Celebrate the holidays in style with these seasonal holiday cocktails around Sacramento.
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These restaurants and bars have created their own festive modern and classic cocktails and are decorated to the nines. Two special locations are featured on the 2023 Miracle & Sippin’ Santa Christmas-themed pop-up list! Don’t miss out on Sacramento’s incredibly vibrant cocktail culture this holiday season!
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Bottle & Barlow
Stop elfing around and check out Bottle & Barlow’s holiday drink lineup and magical Christmas decorations. Bonus points if you show up in a Santa suit!
Christmas Menu TBA
Last Checked: December 6, 2022
The Cabin
Take a winter stroll down the path of decadence with some of The Cabin’s seasonal cocktails, namely, Gimme S’more. No matter what time of year you visit, The Cabin is always a cozy spot to kick back with friends and enjoy a tasty alcoholic beverage. Grab a seat by the fireplace with a seasonal cocktail and pretend you are on a snowy vacation in the mountains.
The Cabin’s Seasonal Menu:
Cabin Mule
Tito’s Vodka, Blackberry, Basil, Lemon, Ginger Beer
Cabin Old Fashioned
Old Forester 100 Proof, Brown Butter Syrup, Lavender, Bitters
Castle Peak
Smirnoff Whipped, Pineapple, Filthy Cherry
Gimme S’more
Smirnoff Whipped Vodka, Chocolate, Cream, Flaming Marshmallow
The Jitterbug
Kettle One Vodka, Mr. Black Coffee Liqueur, Espresso
Northstar
Ford’s Gin, Amaro Nonino, Aperol, Lemon
South Shore
21 Seeds Jalapeño Cucumber Tequila, Elderflower, Lime, Soda
Stabbin’ Cabin
Bulleit Bourbon, Blackberry, Lemon, Soda
Last Checked: December 6, 2023
Frank
Tucked away on R St, Frank features a superb craft cocktail menu for the holidays. This is a cash only bar, so don’t be like me and arrive prepared to pay.
COTTON-HEADED NINNY MUGGINS
An Espreso Martini with Holiday Cheer: Vodka, Peppermint Cream Rum, Simple, Cold Brew, Cacao Bitters + Whipped Cream
IGGY LOU BEAR
A Creamy, Mint Chocolatey Treat. Cacao Rum, Mint Amaro, Cream + Simple
TURTLEDOVE
A Refreshing Amaro Rosemary Paloma. Tequila, Amaro Averna, Fresh Lime, Grapefruit Simple + Rosemary Syrup
HONEYCRISP
A Well-Balanced, Apple-Centered Sipper. Crown Royal XO, Apple Brandy, Fresh Lemon + Sweet Honey
FIRESIDE
A Toasty Old-Fashioned Variation. Santa Teresa 1796 Speyside Cask Rum, Benedictine + Tropical Bitters
PARTRIDGE IN A PEAR TREE
An Effervescent, Holiday-Spiced Libation. Ana Maria Tequila Rosa, Spiced Pear Liqueur, Fresh Lime, Pear Simple + Pumpkin Cider
DEER IN HEADLIGHTS
A Gingery, Herbal Harmony of Flavors. Sazamore Spirit Rye, Yellow Chartreuse, Fresh Lemon + Fresh-Pressed Ginger Syrup
DONATELLA
Inspired by a Decadent Italian Tiramisu. Crown Royal XO, Cacao Rum, Cold Brew, Simple + Cinnamon Dolce Cold Foam
JINGLE JUICE
A Cheerful, Tangy + Tropical Daiquiri, Koloa Coconut Run, Spiced Rum, Cranberry Pomegranate Syrup, Fresh Lime, Ginger, Tropical Bitters
BEST EVER IRISH COFFEE
Irish Whiskey, Brown Sugar, Freshly Brewed Coffec + Topped with a Brown Sugar Cold Foam
FRANK HOT TODDY
Irish Whiskey, Fresh Lemon, Honey, Old-Fashioned Bitters + Clove Lemon Wheel
Non-Alcoholic:
CANDYMAN
Clean Co. Apple “Vodka”, Caramel 100% Apple Juice + a Sprinkle of Cinnamon
WINTER’S BLOOM
Clean Co. “Gin”, Cranberry Pomegranate Syrup, Fresh Lemon, Vegan Egg Whites
Last Checked: December 11, 2023
Gaslight Co.
Winter and Christmas cocktails are to be found at this craft cocktail bar in Folsom. Explore house made bitters, fat wash liqueurs, and ample use of winter herbs and spices.
Gaslight is also home to speakeasy bar, The Backroom, which is also open for event bookings and holiday events. The ambiance and vibe there is spectacular.
Away On Holiday
plantation dark rum, royal combier, falernum, fresh lime juice, gaslight cranberry syrup, mint, orange bitters, topped with ginger beer
Ca$h Hot Toddy
buffalo trace bourbon, sweet potato liqueur, fresh lemon juice, gaslight honey syrup, gaslight cinnamon syrup, old fashioned bitters, hot water
Fireside Fiesta
don fulano reposado tequila, italicus, fresh lemon juice, gaslight rosemary syrup, gaslight lavender syrup, hot water
Velvet Valor
michters bourbon, pomegranate, fresh lemon juice, gaslight rosemary syrup, gaslight lavender syrup, egg white
Last Checked: December 9, 2023
Hawks Provisions
BEETS & BEES
BEET INFUSED BAR HILL HONEY GIN, POMEGRANATE, COLD PRESSED GINGER, LEMON
MULES ARE METAL
MEZCAL (YOU’LL BE OK), ALL SPICE DRAM, COLD PRESSED GINGER, LIME, ANGOSTURA BITTERS, Q GINGER BEER
MI SANDIA
MI CAMPO TEQUILA, ELDERFLOWER LIQUEUR, FRESH WATERMELON JUICE, FRESNO CHILI, LEMON, MINT, HOUSE TAJIN RIM. SPICY
Last Checked: December 6, 2023
Hook & Ladder
ROLLIN’ WITH THE GNOMES
bourbon, chocolate, lavender, demerara, whipped cream (served hot)
DRUNCLE TODD
brown butter rye, lemon, honey, warming spices (served hot)
CLEAR AS A BELL
rum, eggnog, pimento dram, citrus, warming spices (clarified)
SNOWED IN
gin, fernet branca, lemon cream, crème de menthe, orgeat, mint
DEATH OF A SNOWMAN
mezcal, rosemary, dry vermouth, becherovka, bitters
007 DEGREES BELOW
gin, vodka, lillet blanc, lemon
SLEIGH ALL DAY
Tito’s vodka, aperol, blood orange, ginger, lime
WHERE’S THE TYLENOL?
rum, mezcal, pineapple & chili gomme syrup, lime, orange liqueur
TURTLE DOVE
bourbon, orange shrub, lemon, demerara, egg white
SANTA’S SWEATSHOP
bourbon, calvados, apple cider, warming spices, lemon
PARTRIDGE IN A PEAR TREE
patron tequila, lemon, St. George spiced pear liqueur, honey, bitters
Last Checked: December 6, 2023
Iron Horse Tavern
GINGERBREAD OLD FASHIONED
Brown butter washed bourbon, gingerbread syrup, Angostura bitters, dehydrated orange, gingerbread stick
CANDY CANE FOREST
Stolichnaya vanilla vodka, Rumpleminze, half & half, vanilla simple syrup, sugar rim, and mini candy cane
NOGTINI
Eggnog, Stolichnaya vanilla vodka, amaretto, vanilla simple syrup, chocolate drizzle
Last Checked: December 6, 2023
The Jungle Bird
The Jungle Bird has a holiday menu featuring 8 different cocktails to try, part of the tiki-themed Sippin’ Santa, companion to Miracle pop-ups. Try their festive cocktail creations in custom holiday-themed mugs.
Last Checked: December 6, 2023
Ten Ten Room
Nine holiday and winter-themed cocktails adorn the Ten Ten Room’s holiday menu this year, available to those who have been naughty or nice.
Merry Chrizzle Fo Shizzle
Sagamore Rye, Sagamore Amaro, Anise, Chai Syrup, Toasted Orange
Wrappers Delight
Rosemary infused Vodka, Cointreau, Cranberry, Lemon, Maple Syrup
99 Problems but a Gift Ain’t One
Mahina Dark Rum, Cynar, Lime, Allspice Dram, Ginger Syrup, 2 Towns Bright Apple Cider, Cinnamon, Mint Bitters
Ice, Ice, Santa Baby
Ford’s Gin, Mint, Honey, Oat Milk, Blackberry Puree
Wonder Why Christmas Missed Us
Old Forester Bourbon, Graham Cracker Syrup, Burnt Simple Syrup, Chocolate Bitters, Toasted Marshmallow
All the Jingle Ladies
Ford’s Gin, Basil, Grapefruit, Coconut Milk, Honey, Nutmeg
Ain’t Nothing but a Christmas Party
360 Vanilla Vodka, Cream Soda Syrup, Buttershots, Butterscotch Cream
Love It When You Call Me Big Santa
Absolut Vodka, Crème de Menthe, Hot Chocolate, Whipped Cream, Candy Cane Crumbles
Listen all Yule, It’s a Sabotage
Serrano Pepper and Orange Peel infused Don Julio Blanco Tequila, Lime, Coconut Cream, Agave, Tajin *SPICY*
Last Checked: December 6, 2023
Broderick Roadhouse
While the Coquito is a seasonal favorite from past years, Broderick has yet to announce anything for 2023.
Last Checked: December 6, 2023
Have the scoop on more festive cocktails around Sacramento? Comment below with the details!
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