Festive Christmas Cocktails in #DublinTown
Written by Laura Webb on December 14, 2017. Posted in Bars Christmas Christmas offers Food Food Offers Updates DublinTown restaurants and bars are going all out with their Festive Christmas Cocktails this year – and we are loving it!
Whether it’s one to warm the bones, or one to help get in the festive spirit, you’ll find a favourite for everyone on your night out. We’ve devised a list of our favourite cocktails from places you can only find in Dublin’s City Centre.
The Mint Bar at the Westin Hotel
In creating the festive cocktail selection at the Mint Bar, the team put their seasonal thinking caps on to combine favourite festive flavours with a glamourous cocktail that would catch the eye midst the sparkling lights of December. The rich red hues of an Elderberry Praline set a seasonal tone, with its tantalizing mixture of bourbon, Aperol, chocolate bitters and homemade elderberry syrup, a concoction to awaken the taste buds. Meanwhile the appearance of a Red-Nosed Reindeer cocktail is such that one expects to see Rudolph around a corner! Combining rosemary infused gin, homemade elderberry syrup, fresh raspberries, lemon juce and egg white; it sets the scene for a festive favourite. Other seasonal show stoppers include the Nutcracker, Ruby Cheeks, Caca Milis and Winter Delight. Find out more at www.themintbar.ie or call (01) 6451322
The Exchequer, Exchequer Street
Every year the award winning mixology team at The Exchequer challenge themselves to create mouth-watering new creations for their customers and this year is no different. This festive menu includes classic hot drinks, perfect for the cold weather and made with the best ingredients possible. Then to keeps things interesting, The Exchequer D2 have created three must-have Christmas cocktails that will leave aperitif aficionados very satisfied. For Fig Sake includes Greenalls Gin, clementine, fig, citrus and whites making for a festive spice creation with a citrusy kick. The Fairytale of New York takes inspiration from Ireland’s favourite Christmas tune and consists of Tullamore Dew, lemon, spiced syrup and topped with a sumptuous Pimento Dram, mulled wine float. The Snowball 2 is a sweet yet satisfying festive cocktail for the most advanced cocktail lover, including Sailor’s Jerry, absinthe, pineapple, lime, coconut and rich chocolate. The Christmas cocktail menu is available for a limited run at The Exchequer D2, on the central Exchequer Street, seven days a week and table bookings can be made at www.theexchequer.ie
Saba, Clarendon St
The team of mixologists have created bespoke cocktails to suit everyone’s spirit preferences, from gin to rum they have everyone in mind this cocktail festive season. Some of the cocktails this Christmas include; Santa Baby: Finlandia Vodka, red berry liqueur, fresh lemon juice, pomegranate juice, fig bitters and topped with egg whites.
This cocktail is vibrant and full of those seasonal flavours everybody loves. Let is Sloe: Bombay Sapphire gin, spiced pear syrup, Sloe gin, lemon juice. Garnished with pear and cinnamon.
With gin always a popular choice this drink is the perfect attack on the senses of festive spices and aromas. Bah Rumbug: Cinnamon infused Bacardi 8 year rum, Don Zolio PX, maple syrup, black walnut bitters. Garnished with charred cinnamon stick and sliced fig. This is the Saba Christmas take on the popular Old Fashioned. It might be called Bah Rumbug, but it packs a joyful punch! Bacardi Carta Oro infused with popcorn blended with coconut puree, vanilla syrup and spices. This is a Saba festive favourite, a frozen drink guaranteed to give you that jolly feeling throughout the holidays.
Balfes, Clarendon St
Sit back, relax and watch the festive season unfold from the heated terrace with a Balfes signature Hot Toddy and a beautiful herringbone wool blanket by Donegal Woolen Mills on your knee. Balfes’ menu heroes’ seasonal favorites with a classic Hot Whiskey crafted with a sweet twist – a blend of Jameson Irish whiskey infused with spiced apple and honey. For those looking for a cosy pick-me-up after a long day of shopping, the Balfes Café Brulot with a renewing double shot of espresso infused with rum, orange and cinnamon topped with smooth cream is the perfect winter warmer. Balfes Hot Port and star anise, is a warm and zesty take on a Hot Toddy favourite, offering a sweet, spicy and fortifying tipple to shake off the cold weather.
Get into the Christmassy Spirit at The Church on Mary St with some festive Jingle Juice! A unique blend of Butterscotch, Irish Mist Blended Whiskey, alone Juice and Mint!
Be Drink Aware: Please drink responsibly this Christmas.
