Red O Santa Monica
Enjoy the La Rosita created by Joshua Silverman. It’s a beautiful ruby red, which is perfect for the season and made with Skyy Vodka, fresh lemon, hibiscus syrup, apple essence and a sugar rim. 1541 Ocean Ave, #120, Santa Monica, CA 90401; 310.458.1600; Photo: La Rosita, Photo Credit: Bob Hodson Photography
Haché LA
Santa’s Sangria created by Michael “Mick” Schepers is full of winter citrus. With fresh-cut fruit, it’s served over ice in a wine glass with a bright citrus garnish. 3319 West Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90026; 323.928.2963
Hyperion Public Silver Lake & Studio City
Sip on a few new holiday cocktails by Franklin Bator Jr. The Astrotime is refreshing and made with Tito’s vodka, muddled strawberries and basil, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, cracked black pepper and served over ice. Baby It’s Cold Outside is made with Tullamore Dew Irish whiskey, spiced pear shrub, honey syrup, Angostura Bitters and Atomized Pear Liqueur. Hyperion Public Silver Lake – 2538 Hyperion Ave, Silver Lake, CA 90027; 323.761.6440 and Hyperion Public Studio City – 12969 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA 91604; 818.464.3750
INTRO Art Gallery & Chef’s Table
Executive Chef Paul Shoemaker has created two cocktails for the season. Cold Fever is Shoemaker’s version a of Gin & Tonic with Meyer Lemon, Liquid Nitrogen, Pomegranate Seeds and Passionfruit Dippin’ Dots! Spice Apple Bourbon Cider consists of apple cider and bourbon with 24 carat gold carbonated sugar and a 24 carat gold nugget garnish. 4200 Lankershim Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 91602
The Raymond 1886
Sip on the Donner’s Dash created by Peter Lloyd Jones. The Donner’s Dash is a liquid treat that is mixed up with Cognac, rye, all-spice, homemade honey syrup and coffee infused with cream and cinnamon! The Improvement was created by Cameron Masden and it’s his Hot Toddy variation. It’s made with Akashi Japanese whisky, Matcha green tea, layered condensed milk cream, honey. Netflix and Chill created by Casey Levental, is a mulled wine cocktail made of Glenfiddich 14yr Single Malt Scotch whisky, homemade mulled wine with a torched proprietary winter spice blend, vanilla syrup, and has an orange peel garnish. Johnny Appleseed created by Marcos Tello is made with Laird’s Straight Apple Brandy, heated Samuel Smith cider, Grade B maple syrup, Barspoons Apple Butter, Angostura bitters, and comes with side of apple chips, cinnamon stick garnish! 1250 South Fair Oaks Ave, Pasadena, CA 91105; 626.441.3136
21 Square Bar + Kitchen
Mixologist, Michael Howarth, has whipped up Dude on Vacation which is made with egg nog, Fugu Horchata Vodka, and Kahlua. It’s the perfect indulgent treat (which is what you do on vacation). The Buttered Up Hot Chocolate is made with hot chocolate, Butterscotch Liqueur, and topped off with whipped cream and cinnamon. 3635 Fashion Way, Torrance, CA 90503; 310.316.3636
Water Grill
Sip on the Poinsettia, which is made with London dry gin, fresh lime & cranberry-spice-orange syrup and finished with grated nutmeg. DTLA: 544 S. Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 213.891.0900; Santa Monica: 1401 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA, 310.394.5669
Hinoki & the Bird
You may not be a holiday season lover, but you will love the Bah! Humbug! cocktail made by Bar Manager Gregory Westcott. It’s made with Zaya Rum, coconut cream, vanilla orange simple syrup, and Miracle Mile Chocolate Chili Bitters. 10 W Century Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90067; 310.552.1200
Hopdoddy Burger Bar
This adults only apple cider, Hot Apple Sidecar, is made with mulled cider, Grand Marnier and garnished with an apple slice and cinnamon stick. Locations here.
Public School (PS213, PS310, PS818 & PS805)
The holiday season is a time to cozy up with family and friends and savoring delicious cocktails. All Public School locations are launching the Winter Break, an eggnog cocktail for the holiday season. It’s made with spiced rum, heavy whipping cream, Licor 43, cinnamon maple syrup, egg white, and garnished with a dusting of ground cinnamon.
Mastro’s Ocean Club – Malibu
Indulge in Mastro’s new holiday cocktail! The Sugar & Spice is made with Three Olive cake vodka, Svedka vanilla, Akal Chai Rum and a heavy swirl of whipped cream; served in a martini glass with a cinnamon sugar rim. 18412 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265; 310.454.4357
Citizen
Citizen’s Josh Goldman puts a boozy spin on the classic tradition with his 12 Days of Cocktails. Sip on 12 libation creations for $12. Highlights include Coquito with aged rum, coconut cream and cinnamon; Mexican Hot Chocolate with anejo tequila, cinnamon, orgeat, Mexican chocolate and hot milk; and Trader Vic’s Cranberry Christmas Punch with vodka, cranberry cordial and lime.184 N Canon Dr, Beverly Hills, CA; 310.402.5885
