Holiday Cocktails That’ll Jingle Your Bells in Tucson (2024)

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.

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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

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Ghini’s French Caffe

1803 E. Prince Rd.

The local French restaurant has Christmas Mimosas during brunch — now until the end of the month.

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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

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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.

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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.”

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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.

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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!”

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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

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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.”

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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.

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