10 Barrel’s ‘Beernog’ (11.9% ABV): 10 Barrel’s festive and seasonal ‘Beernog’ is a spiced winter ale aged in rum barrels. This full-bodied, winter warmer is just what you need to get out of the cold. A blend of spices and nuances of raisins, toasted oats, cocoa nibs and the use of five different malts pack this beer with a ton of flavor. Guests can enjoy the ale with delicious apps at the pub or take home a 22 oz. bomber for $12. This is a small batch release, so get ‘em while supplies last!
Bootlegger’s ‘Autumn Stroll’: Bootlegger’s festive cocktail of the month is a seasonal twist to the classic moscow mule recipe. Featuring Crown Royal Apple, the ‘Autumn Stroll’ incorporates fresh lemon, rhubarb aromatic bitters and ginger beer for a tart and refreshing cocktail that is bursting with flavor.
International Smoke’s ‘Whiskey & Weather’: When it comes to boozing at International Smoke, sharing is caring! The restaurant’s ‘Whiskey & Weather’ cocktail is served in a large punch bowl, perfect for enjoying with a small group. Crafted with Elijah Craig bourbon, spiced rum and topped with apple and cinnamon, this boozy bowl is sure to ring in the holiday season.
San Diego’s beachfront hotspot invites all brunch-goers to JRDN for a Festive Bubbly and Brunch on Sunday, Dec. 15, featuring Champagne Billecart-Salmon. Located on the Pacific Beach boardwalk, JRDN is the perfect spot to sip on champagne while taking in the beautiful Pacific views. With bubbly in hand and the ocean in sight, guests will enjoy a four-course brunch prepared by Executive Chef David Warner and paired perfectly with bubbles from Champagne Billecart-Salmon. The brunch experience with wine pairings costs $89 per person and includes tax and gratuity. Seating is limited so reserve your spot by visiting https://www.t23hotel.com/play/events/festive-bubbly-brunch/.
Rare Society has rolled out a new cocktail menu for the holiday season featuring a selection of festive takes on classic drinks including a boozy eggnog, holiday old fashioned and Too Many Zooz (bison grass vodka, herbal liquor, sparkling wine, cinnamon, apple cider vinegar, bitters). If you’re celebrating with your big family, there’s plenty to go around with the Holiday Punch Bowl, meant for parties of 3 or more. Cozy up on the outside patio, or pick a warm seat inside to enjoy the shared plates menu featuring Santa Maria style wood-fired steaks, chops, and seafood with mouthwatering steakhouse sides to accompany.
Cranberry Sauce’d at 20|Twenty: Beverage Director Stephen George mixes this cocktail with the season’s classic flavors in mind. Local Malahat Rum is the foundation of Cranberry Sauce’d with St. George’s Spiced Pear and a freshly mixed cranberry-rosemary shrub. Take in the hilltop views with a winter cocktail in hand at 20|Twenty, located in The Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa.
Mistletoe Margarita at The Corner Drafthouse:Cozy up this holiday season at neighborhood bar Corner Drafthouse. Whether you are looking for a festive stout or a hand-crafted cocktail, you won’t be short of options as they have 72 rotating beers on draft and an ample selection of “holiday cheer.” Raise a toast to the Christmas spirit of love and try their Mistletoe Margarita made with blanco tequila, muddled cranberries, fresh lime juice, agave, a sugar rim and cranberry-rosemary garnish.
Although there’s no such thing as a white Christmas in Bankers Hill, the Up To Snow Good holiday cocktail at BANKERS HILL BAR + Restaurant will make you feel the spirit of the season. Created by lead bartender Corey Thomas, Up To Snow Good is a combination of Malahat Spiced rum, apple brandy, Amaro Montenegro, allspice dram, black walnut bitters, egg white and house-made apple cider reduction, garnished with grated nutmeg and fresh cranberries.
The Little Rummer Boy at Havana 1920will have San Diegans jingling through the holiday season. The cocktail is made with Havana Club Añejo rum, caramelized plantain purée, fresh lime juice, fresh-pressed sugarcane and R&D Aromatic #7 bitters.
Mezé Greek Fusionis making spirits bright with the Cup of Cheer, a holidaycocktail made with vodka, lemon juice, pumpkin cordial, R&D house bitters and pumpkin spice.
The colder weather means it’s time to whip out the ugly Christmas sweaters at Prohibition. Ugly Sweater Weather, the featured holidaycocktail is a spin off the traditional Old Fashioned, made with house-made pumpkin cordial, R&D citrus and R&D house bitters.
El Chingonis bringing Whoville to San Diego with its Resting Grinch Face cocktail, a combination of pumpkin cordial, horchata and tequila.
Good things come in threes this holiday season at Sugar Factory American Brasserie at Theatre Box with a trio of holiday-inspired Smoking Candy Goblets. The Mistletoe Mule Smoking Candy Goblet is made with cherry vodka, ginger beer, cranberry juice, grenadine, lime juice and cherry syrup, topped with candy Christmas wreaths and candy cherries; Santa’s Snowflake Smoking Candy Goblet is a combination of coconut rum, blue raspberry Torani syrup, simple syrup and pineapple juice, garnished with gummy snowmen and candy canes; and Poinsettia Punch Smoking Candy Goblet is made with cherry vodka, triple sec, sparkling wine, grenadine, simple syrup and cranberry juice, topped with gummy Christmas trees and candy canes.
