5 Cocktails That’ll Put You in a Holly Jolly Mood
Leave the mixology to the pros this season! Newport Beach’s best restaurants are whipping up an assortment of festive holiday cocktails that are sure to make your winter merry and bright. From hot cocoa-based concoctions to spiced libations that’ll warm you up from the inside out, these crafty drinks are sure to put you in a jolly mood. Here are five holiday-themed cocktails in Newport Beach we’re sippin’ on all season long!
Drink: The “Meili” Kalikimaka
Order at: CdM Restaurant
Swanky Christmas vibes come to life at CdM Restaurant, where you can sip seasonal libations and enjoy a sultry candlelit atmosphere. This Corona del Mar restaurant and bar features velvet booths and even a downstairs speakeasy, and this winter’s cocktail lineup is sure to spice up your season. Order The “Meili” Kalikimaka with Meili vodka, Belle de Brillet pear liqueur, rosemary-infused pomegranate syrup, yuzu juice and lemon for a sweet and zesty sip.
Drink: Peppermint Espresso Martini
Order at: Muldoon’s Irish Pub
Muldoon’s seasonal Peppermint Espresso Martini is the perfect Christmas cocktail and after-dinner pick-me-up! This festive libation features a crushed candy cane rim and is crafted with Mr Black Coffee Liqueur, freshly pulled espresso, simple syrup, peppermint and your choice of vodka or tequila. This holiday cocktail is even served in a clear ornament for an extra touch of cheer!
Drink: The Santa
Order at: Malibu Farm
Nobody does Christmas cocktails quite like Malibu Farm. This farm-to-table restaurant at Lido Marina Village is offering three different cocktails this month: The Grinch, the Gettin’ Blitzen and our favorite, The Santa, made with gin or vodka, cranberry rosemary agave, fresh lemon juice and prosecco. Malibu Farm is also hosting a breakfast with Santa on Dec. 22, so be sure to mark your calendar!
Drink: Cider & Spice
Order at: Pendry Newport Beach
Cider and spice and everything nice! The beautiful Pendry Newport Beach hotel near Fashion Island has partnered with Golden State Cider to create a specialty holiday cocktail that features bourbon, spiced syrup St. George spiced pear and refreshing Lemon Golden State ‘Brut’ Cider. This seasonal sipper is as refreshing as it is festive!
Drink: Elves With Attitude
Order at: Holiday Hideout Speakeasy at VEA Newport Beach
‘Tis the Season to sip! VEA Newport Beach is welcoming guests, visitors and locals to enjoy an enchantingly festive “Holiday Hideout” speakeasy experience. Open Fridays and Saturdays for the entire month of December, this cozy nook, nestled right within the lobby, transforms into a magical winter wonderland. Come sip an array of holiday-themed cocktails served in decorative mugs with fun names like Keep The Change, Ya Filthy Animal!, Son of a Nutcracker! and Elves With Attitude.
