The pre-Christmas window is slowly closing, leaving us mere days to indulge all of our festive desires and complete all of our winter to-do’s. By now, your holiday shopping is likely complete – if not, fear not. Downtown New Haven is home to countless local shops sure to fill the Christmas wishes of anyone on your list. By now, your holiday decor is fully aglow, your holiday menu is planned down to the teaspoon, and your stockings are hung by the fire with care. The only thing left to do? Buy yourself a drink.
Forget the eggnog, we’re leveling up. The bars and restaurants of downtown are bustling this month with cheer seekers, trading in their go-to cocktails for a festive spin in a glass. Hidden in the menus of your favorite spots are drinks perfectly mixed for the holiday season, featuring warm, smoky flavors and plenty of spirit. If you’re looking for Christmas in a glass, check out these six local spots. Holiday bar crawl anyone?
116 Crown’s Espresso Martini (Gingerbread Remix)
Zubrowka Bisongrass vodka, freshly brewed Cafe Bustelo, Borghetti espresso liqueur, gingerbread syrup.
Elm City Social’s ECS Toddy
Buffalo Trace ECS, St George spiced pear, Fratello hazelnut, lemon, honey. Served hot.
Ordinary’s Singing Telegram
Old Overholt rye whiskey, lime, sugar, bubbly, Luxardo cherry syrup, salt.
BAR’s BrüRm Americano
Espresso and beer. Trust us, it’s good.
Anchor Spa’s Legrand’s Old Fashioned
Redemption high rye bourbon, B&B, baked apple bitters.
Barracuda’s Winter is Coming
Daytime edition: Vodka, amaro, ginger bitters. Nighttime edition: Vodka, acai, triple sec.
