1Mansion on Turtle Creek, Dallas: Sugar Plum Dreams
Courtesy of the Mansion On Turtle CreekAt the Mansion on Turtle Creek, The Sugar Plum Dreams cocktail comes out every December. It is based on a concoction first recorded in 1862. Originally, the beverage was made with brandy or cognac and Gomme syrup. At the Mansion Bar, they've put a modern spin and turned it into a beautiful celebratory sip.
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2The Fontainebleau, Miami: Mint and Chip
Courtesy of The Fontainebleau HotelFans of mint chocolate chip ice cream will flip for the Bleau Bar's creamy cocktail; a mixture of rum, white créme de cacao, green créme de mint, and a healthy dose of half-n-half. Garnished with fresh mint leaves and chocolate flakes for a decorative finish.
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3The Hotel Jerome, Aspen, CO: Aspen "Crud"
Courtesy of the Jerome HotelInside Aspen's Jerome Hotel you'll find the woody J-Bar. Like other bars, during Prohibition the J-Bar was converted to a soda fountain. But their soda jerks found a way to hide the liquor—in the drinks. As a result, their celebrated milkshake, the "Aspen Crud," was invented. If you like your vanilla milkshake with a shot of bourbon and a dose of history, this one's for you.
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4Canlis, Seattle: Highland Egg Nog
Courtesy of Canlis SeattleNothing like a little spiked nog from the Scottish Highlands to get in the holiday spirit! Canlis's version mixes Famous Grouse, Scotland's number one whiskey, with Austrian stone pine liqueur which hails from the snowy alps.
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5InterContinental New York Barclay, New York: Holiday Mojito
Courtesy InterContinental HotelsThe Barclay's mixologist, Jose Torrella, designed a Latin-inspired holiday cocktail to light up the season. The spicy Holiday Mojito is reinvented with whole apples, star anise, and cinnamon sticks steeped in hot apple cider spiked with Calvados, an apple brandy.
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6The Peninsula, Chicago: S'mores Martini
Courtesy of The PeninsulaGather 'round the fire for this toasty treat from the Bar at the Peninsula Chicago. The ah-mazing combination of butterscotch schnapps, Godiva chocolate liquer, and marshmallow Fluff, will make you feel like a kid again.
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7The Peabody Hotel, Memphis, TN: Candy Cane Martini
Courtesy of the PeabodyA drinkable candy cane? Sign us up! This candy-inspired martini from the The Peabody is super simple, all you need is vodka, peppermint schnapps, and candy canes.
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8116 Crown New Haven, CT: Red Hot Chocolate
Courtesy of 116 CrownFor a cup of hot chocolate that is both rich and fiery, try 116 Crown's take on this winter favorite revved up with brandy and campari.
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9The Roosevelt, New Orleans: The Sazerac
Courtesy of the RooseveltThe Roosevelt's Sazerac Bar has been credited as the birthplace of the first mixed drink, which landed on their menu sometime around World War I. The eponymous cocktail is a take on the traditional Old Fashioned, which blends the New Orleans absinthe liquor, Herbsaint, with rye whisky, and bitters. This drink will definitely warm you up.
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10Ritz-Carlton Boston Common, Boston: Peach Pomegranate Martini
Courtesy of Ritz-CarltonThis sweet sensation was originally created at the The Ritz-Carlton in Philadelphia, but has since traveled to the menus at several different Ritz-Carltons, including The Ritz-Carlton, Marina del Rey, The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans, and now at Ritz-Carlton, Boston Common. It's a favorite in the winter months that pairs perfectly with any holiday menu.
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11The Beverly Hills Hotel Polo Lounge, Los Angeles: Fig Sidecar
Courtesy of the Beverly Hills HotelThe Fig Sidecar is a Beverly Hills Hotel original. Black Mission figs are infused with Remy Martin 1738 cognac and homemade spiced brown sugar simple syrup for added sweetness. The warmth of the cognac, combined with fresh, seasonal, Black Mission figs makes a perfect combination that's very fitting for the holiday season.
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12Williard InterContinental, Chicago: Jingle Bell Julep
Courtesy of InterContinental HotelsBarman Jim Hewes at the Willard's historic Round Robin & Scotch Bar puts a festive twist on the bar's signature Mint Julep. His special edition Jingle Bell Julep is a fragrant combination of orange, raspberry, and mint flavors — a festive take on the Kentucky Derby favorite.
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13Fairmont Hotel, San Francisco: Hot Apple Pie
Courtesy of The Fairmont San FranciscoCreated by Max Scherff at The Fairmont San Francisco, Max's Hot Apple Pie (aptly named) has all the flavors of this favorite American holiday dessert—no baking required.
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14Brown Palace Hotel, Denver: Peppermint Patty
Courtesy of The Brown PalaceIf you love peppermint patties, you'll love this cocktail at The Brown Palace, made with smooth white Godiva liquer, crème de menthe, and a dose of chocolate syrup.
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15The Driskill Hotel, Austin, TX: Holiday Spice Martini
Courtesy of The DriskillMixologist Abdul Ford at The Driskill decided to turn a favorite, pumpkin pie, into a sippable sweet with a graham cracker rim. Save us a slice...er, sip!
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