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The Christmas season is upon us, and with that comes parties, gatherings and generally being together with close friends and family members. Maybe even co-workers in some cases. So, if you are with your friends or co-workers (or even your family members), why not do something fun and different for the holidays this year? If you want to try something new and have a little extra cash (after you hopefully got that nice Christmas bonus), stop by some of the following places to get yourself and your loved ones a nice holiday-themed drink.
Luckily, Miami bars and restaurants have got you covered with holiday cheer and drinks to match. Each sip will make you merrier and bright. You have a choice between a toasted marshmallow-topped bourbon-and-beer combo to frozen eggnog. Yummy, huh? Read on to find out more and meet the five best cocktails Miami has to offer for Christmas 2019.
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#5 Peppermint Mojito at Bayfront Holiday Village
301 Biscayne Blvd.,
Miami, FL
305-358-7550
Stop by the North Pole Beach Club and have yourself a Peppermint Mojito. This concoction is served in a sugar-rimmed highball glass with fresh mint and pomegranate, and it’s only $12. If you want more options for yourself or your friends, try the Mistletoe Martini and Glacier Iced Tea. They’ll be sure to refreshing enough for the “winter” here in Florida.
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#4 Cuban Blizzard at Lincoln Eatery
723 Lincoln Ln. N.,
Miami Beach, FL
305- 695-8700
Since we’re talking about Miami and there’s virtually no winter here, how about you get a drink that resembles the season? Add to that that we’re also close to Cuba and there’s no winter there, either. Try the Cuban Blizzard at Lincoln Eatery. This healthy dose of Cuban coffee and liquor along with its name is just what the doctor ordered. The festive libation is a delicious blend of rum, coffee, liquor, peppermint schnapps, and a splash of cream, and comes with a crushed peppermint candy rim. The price of this drink is a cool $15.
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#3 Jingle Bell Nog at Miracle Pop-up at Gramps
176 NW 24th St., Miami
305-699-2669
Miracle Pop-up at Gramps will provide you with the Jingle Bell Nog. This must-try drink is a frozen drink and sits in a collectible mug (available for purchase) with a hefty pour of rum and freshly grated nutmeg. You can visit the location just to feel like you’re in a winter wonderland in the Sunshine State, too.
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#2 Campfire Porter at Rumbar
455 Grand Bay Dr., Key Biscayne
305-365-4500
If you’re up for it, take a drive down to the Ritz Carlton in Key Biscayne. While there, make sure to stop by the Rumbar in the Reindeer Room pop-up and try the Campfire Porter. The creation is toasty and mixed with bourbon. Add in some Godiva liqueur and La Colada coffee and you’ve got yourself a nice festive drink. It is served in a glass topped with a graham cracker crumble and a delicious flambéed marshmallow fluff. Have at it for $15.
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# 1 Santa’s Snowflake at Sugar Factory
1144 Ocean Dr., Miami Beach
305-327-8096
Last but not least, we have Sugar Factory’s Santa’s Snowflake. If you’re willing to pay the $25 fee, you can have this tasty drink which combines coconut rum, blue raspberry syrup and pineapple juice in a large goblet with peppermint candy canes and festive gummy candies. While you’re at the Sugar Factory, stop by their candy counter and try some equally tasty candy treats.
Get in the holiday spirit by going to any one of these happy places and see what they have to offer this Christmas.
Melissa’s career in writing started more than 20 years ago. Today, she lives in South Florida with her husband and two boys.
