Reviewed by: Sharron Swain
13 holiday cocktails and where to find them in The Magic City
‘Tis the season for holiday lights, events and festive cocktails. Keep reading for 13 of Birmingham’s best holiday cocktails to celebrate the season.
1. Holiday on Ice at Neon Moon
- What’s in it: vodka, dark-roast cold brew, condensed milk, ancho chile liqueur and cinnamon syrup.
- Location: Neon Moon, 2316 2nd Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203
- Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 6PM–2AM
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2. Winter Wonderland at Vino
- What’s in it: vodka, Kahlua, peppermint schnapps, half and half and a pinch of cocoa powder
- Location: Vino, 1930 Cahaba Rd, Mountain Brook, AL 35223
- Hours: Monday-Thursday 4-9PM I Friday-Saturday 4-10PM
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3. Boozy gingerbread latte at Ruby Sunshine
- What’s in it: Ruby Blend espresso, gingerbread-spiced oat milk, whipped cream, gingersnaps. Iced Gingerbread Coffee available. Make it Boozy with Irish Cream or Buffalo Trace Bourbon!
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- Hours: Monday-Friday 7AM-2PM | Saturday-Sunday 7:30AM-3PM
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4. Christmapolitan at Queen’s Park
- What’s in it: vodka, elderflower, dry vermouth, spiced cranberry sauce, lime, rosemary, absinthe mist
- Location: Queen’s Park, 112 24th St N, #102, Birmingham, AL 35203
- Hours: Sunday-Thursday 4PM-Midnight I Friday-Satruday 4PM-2AM
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5. Elfing around at Queen’s Park
- What’s in it: prosecco, gin, mulled wine reduction, grapefruit shrub, aromatic bitters, orange bitters
- Location: Queen’s Park, 112 24th St N, #102, Birmingham, AL 35203
- Hours: Sunday-Thursday 4PM-Midnight I Friday-Satruday 4PM-2AM
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6. Sippin’ Santa at Neon Moon
- What’s in it: aged Demerara rum, Amaro, lemon, orange and gingerbread mix
- Location: Neon Moon, 2316 2nd Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203
- Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 6PM–2AM
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7. Oh Chemistree at The Lumbar
- What’s in it: Jamaican rum, French vanilla, chocolate liqueur, creme de menthe, peppermint and non-dairy cream
- Location: The Lumbar, 212 29th St S, Birmingham, AL 35233
- Hours: Tuesday-Sunday | 12PM-7PM
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8. White Christmas at The Margaret
- What’s in it: silver tequila, grand marnier, agave syrup, lime juice, coconut milk, coconut water
- Location: The Margaret, 2113 1st Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203
- Hours: Monday-Thursday | 4PM–1AM, Friday 4PM–2AM | Saturday-Sunday 12PM–1AM
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9. The Figgly Wiggly at Mayawell
- What’s in it: delicious blend of blanco tequila and our homemade spiced fig syrup
- Location: Mayawell, 2900 4th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233
- Hours: Tuesday-Thursday 4–11:30PM | Friday 4PM–12:30AM | Saturday 2PM–12:30AM
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10. Mulled Wine at Helen
- What’s in it: house red wine, rum, maple, orange, pink peppercorn, cinnamon and fall spice blend (clove, anise, nutmeg, and cardamom)
- Location: Helen, 2013 2nd Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203
- Hours: Tuesday-Friday 11AM–1:30PM, 5–10PM | Saturday 5–10PM
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11. Gin Gin Toddy at Juniper
- What’s in it: turmeric-ginger infused Tanqueray, lavender honey + orange liqueur, served hot with lemon, nutmeg and a ginger chew
- Location: Juniper, 3811 Clairmont Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35222
- Hours: Monday-Thursday 4–10:30PM | Friday-Saturday 4–11:30PM
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12. Holiday S’more-Tini at Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille
- What’s in it: dough Ball ‘cookie dough’ whiskey, Trader Vic’s chocolate liqueur, mole bitters, egg white froth, garnished with a chocolate graham cracker crumble rim and toasted marshmallows
- Location: Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille | 4 Perimeter Park South, Birmingham, AL 35243
- Hours: Monday-Thursday 4-10PM | Friday 10:30AM-10PM | Saturday 4-10PM | Sunday 4-9PM
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13. Leaf Drop gift set from Harvest Roots (non-alcoholic)
Wanting something non-alcoholic? Harvest Roots is offering a Leaf Drop gift set with seasonal kombuchas featuring holiday flavors you know and love. Order on their website by December 12 for the gift set to get to you before Christmas or order in the taproom until Christmas.
- Location: 4420 4th Ave S Suite B, Birmingham, Alabama 35222
- Hours: Thursday-Saturday 12-6PM | Sunday 12-4PM
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