It is officially December so we need to celebrate accordingly! Are you a fan of holiday flavors?! We are! Check out our list of festive cocktails and where you can find them this holiday season!
Updated December 2023
AUSTIN MOTEL
Get festive with the Sweater Weather made with tequila, hazelnut liqueur, bitters, and pear simple syrup at this historic, quirky motel that dates back to 1938!
AZUL ROOFTOP
Hang out at this lounge located on top of the stunning The Westin Austin Downtown and try the Dirty Rudolf that's served frozen and made with Bacardi spiced rum, Mr. black coffee liqueur, and brown sugar vanilla cream!
DONN'S DEPOT
Sip on The Grinch that's a peppermint chocolate White Russian at this dive bar housed inside an old train depot!
FAIRMONT AUSTIN
photo courtesy of Fairmont Austin
Stop by this luxe downtown hotel and sip on their Santa Maria Chocolate made with tequila, Kahlua, and hot cocoa!
GERALDINE'S
This gorgeous rooftop restaurant is located atop Hotel Van Zandt on Rainey St. where you can try the Scottish Garland made with scotch with caramel and chocolate mole!
GIBSON STREET BAR
This chic bar has all of the holiday vibes and drinks like the Poinsettia crafted with serrano-infused milagro with mezcal, hibiscus agave, lime, and Cointreau!
EAST AUSTIN HOTEL
Find a festive and cozy boutique hotel here where you can cozy up with a Caramel Apple Hot Toddy made with apple cider, brandy or whiskey, caramel vodka, and cinnamon sticks!
EDGE ROOFTOP
Cozy up with the Gingy's Espresso Martini made with gingerbread-infused simple syrup atop the urban JW Marriot downtown!
LALA'S LITTLE NUGGET
Celebrating Christmas year-round since 1972, Lala’s is a strip mall tavern with permanent Christmas decor and delicious drinks like the hot cocoa made with Jim Vanilla!
LEFTY'S BRICK BAR
Drop by East Austin’s neighborhood patio bar for festive cocktails like Little St. Nick which comes in a cute Santa cup with tequila, basil, simple syrup, orange liqueur, and lemon!
LUCILLE
Find decor and photo ops throughout this cozy Rainey St. bar. with some of the best winter cocktails like the Not Grandma’s Cider made with hot apple cider with rum!
MIRACLE ON 5TH
This Christmas-themed pop-up cocktail bar is super Instagrammable where you can try the On Dasher, a festive drink made with gin, vanilla, marshmallow, cardamon, and cream!
NICKEL CITY
Sink into a cozy booth at this laid-back holiday dive bar kind of vibe and enjoy the Sippin Santa made with rum, orange, lemon, and gingerbread mix!
OLD THOUSAND
This Chinese restaurant has an eclectic atmosphere and fantastic drinks like the Red Ryder that comes with pomegranate, rosemary, and spices!
THE CAVALIER
A casual joint with a cozy nostalgic feel, lights, and vintage-inspired cocktails like the Judy Funnie Cocktail made with mezcal, tequila, chai, coconut, and strawberry!
UPSTAIRS AT CAROLINE
photo courtesy of Upstairs at Caroline
Their “Naughty or Nice” pop-up has festive decor and seasonal drinks like the Noggin on Santa's Door made with housemade horchata, mezcal, tequila, oat nog, cinnamon, and star anise!
W AUSTIN
Take in all of the downtown views at this stunning high rise with festive lights and a Rum Rum Rudolph to sip on that's crafted with rum, orgeat almond syrup, falernum syrup, lime, and pineapple!
WONDER BAR
Find Santa Claus, disco balls, candy canes, and the It's Lit cocktail made with Grey Goose L'Orange, Triple Sec, and blood orange!
