Sure, eggnog is tasty (for some) and is even yummier when mixed with spirits (for some).
Here in Tucson, there are so many other crafty concoctions to try this holiday season. So, no matter how you choose to spend the following days in December, there are plenty of cocktails to warm your belly.
Here is a big list of limited-time beverages tasty enough to get 12 drummers drumming and even 10 lords a-leaping.
Casa Marana
8225 N. Courtney Page Way #191
The Marana bar and pizza shop has rotating cocktails each week so pop your head in there for the holiday creations before the end of the month. Follow the bar on Instagram to keep up with the menu.
CORBETT’S
340 N. Sixth Ave.
Here’s their winter starting lineup:
- Swig & Berries – St. Remy Signature Brandy, Crème de Cassis, Black Cherry, Lemon, Orange Bitter
- Whiskey Renewal – Maker’s 46 Bourbon, Giffard Crème de Cassis, Lemon, Simple Syrup, Bitters
- Pear’fect Serve – Botanist Gin, Belle de Brillet, Pear Purée, Lemon, Prosecco Float
Ghini’s French Caffe
1803 E. Prince Rd.
The local French restaurant has Christmas Mimosas during brunch — now until the end of the month.
HUB Restaurant/Playground
266 E. Congress St.
The following four cocktails will be served this December. They’re all available during regular HUB hours at the downstairs Playground bar (will not be offered during Playground nightclub hours).
- Velvet Gingerbread
- Spiced Sleigh Ride
- Yuletide 75
- In a Pear Tree Mule
Jack Frost Lounge Holiday Party
2000 N. Oracle Rd.
On Friday, December 13, Tucson Foodie and Tucson Doobie are teaming up for the very festive Jack Frost Lounge from 7 p.m. – close at 2000 N. Oracle Rd. It’s just $10 to get in and make sure you RSVP online ahead of time.
Juniper
222 E. Congress St.
“Looking for a way to stay warm this winter in Tucson? Our Hot Toddies are here to do the trick. Whether you’re strolling through downtown or settling in for a cozy evening, Juniper has the perfect drink to keep the chill away.”
Loews Ventana Canyon Resort
7000 N. Resort Dr.
The resort has a Native Breeze cocktail, served in a unique hand-blown glass. They also have a few non-alcoholic holiday cocktails like the Strawberry Hibiscus Spritz in St. Louis, the Cranberry Rosemary Spritz in Miami Beach, and the Save The Bees in Philadelphia.
The Parish
6453 N. Oracle Rd.
“This year-round dry drink is about as festive as you can get. Try the Parish Cream Soda, with your choice of mango, coconut, passionfruit, blueberry, or peach. Add a little brandy or spiced rum for extra holiday cheer!”
Redbird Scratch Kitchen + Bar
6444 N. Oracle Rd.
The restaurant has a “Cozy Weather Cocktail” menu at the moment — they’re all $14 each — featuring the following:
- Autumn Breeze – Spiced apple cider, Canton Ginger Liqueur, Aperol, topped with Prosecco & club soda, dehydrated apple, cinnamon stick
- “FALL”ing in Love – Appleton Rum, Cynar Artichoke Amaro, cinnamon syrup, lime juice, pineapple juice, Luxardo cherry, dehydrated lime
- Winter Heaven – Whiskey Del Bac “Dorado,” cranberry syrup, lemon juice, Angostura bitters, ginger beer, cranberries, fresh rosemary
- Pineapple Xpress – Cola Blanca Bacanora, La Gritona Reposado Tequila, Lillet Blanc Aperitif, lemon juice, pineapple juice, Hamilton Pimento Liqueur spray, star anise
- Sweater Weather – Screwball Peanut Butter Whiskey, Kahlua Coffee Liqueur, cinnamon syrup, half and half cream, cinnamon powder
Union Public House
4340 N. Campbell Ave.
“Why stress over holiday plans when you can sip your way into the spirit with our Fig-ure It Out cocktail? A rich blend of Woodford Reserve Bourbon, sweet fig, decadent honey, cozy cinnamon, and a bubbly touch of soda makes this the drink of the season. Pair it with a night on Tucson’s largest patio, lit up with twinkling lights, live music, and the warm energy of the season.”
Yuletide at Old Tucson
201 Kinney Rd.
Now until Saturday, January 4, Old Tucson Studios is hosting its very own holiday attraction throughout the month. Now, there’s all kinds of fun like various holiday-themed shows and performances, Christmas carolers, S’mores stations, tree lightings, festive decor spread all around, hangout sessions with Santa Claus, holiday cocktails, and plenty of dust to kick around.
Article written by:
Matt Sterner
More about MattAt a very young age, Matt Sterner was gifted with the artistic ability to masterfully roll a burrito to the highest of standards, but the wrapped medley of delicious innards wasn’t his first love. Matt’s first true love was a combination of reading, writing, and creating. He grew up reading comics, the ingredients list of his shampoo and conditioner bottles, choose-your-own-adventure books, and the Scrabble dictionary — something he found useful when challenging his grandmother to a game.
He attended college at New Mexico State University and graduated with a degree in Digital Filmmaking. One of his favorite classes was screenwriting because he became responsible for the story’s birth before it came to life on-screen. After school, Matt took on numerous positions at a local television station in Tucson. From dealing out stories about heartbreak to producing “fluffier” content for a lifestyle broadcast, he learned what it takes to adapt to the many emotions the world of media can stir. Since 2017, Matt has dabbled in the culinary world of Tucson as well as San Diego, California from time to time.
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