Holiday Sipping in St. Pete-Clearwater
The holidays are here! St. Pete-Clearwater is serving up cheer with a dazzling lineup of festive cocktails and cozy holiday bars. Whether you’re a fan of traditional flavors or unique twists, these Pinterest-worthy drinks will have you raising your glass to the season. Here’s a guide to some must-try holiday cocktails and the amazing spots to find them.
Bar Mezzo, St. Pete
Bar Mezzo, St. Pete
Sonder Social Club, Dunedin
Sonder Social Club, Dunedin
The Library, St. Pete
The Library, St. Pete
Sonder Social Club, Dunedin
Sonder Social Club, Dunedin
Christmapolitan, Bar Mezzo
Christmapolitan, Bar Mezzo
Santa Slide, Bar Mezzo
Santa Slide, Bar Mezzo
Step into a winter wonderland at Bar Mezzo, also known as Miracle at Mezzo, where the decor is as festive as the drinks. This iconic St. Pete pop-up holiday bar is known for its creative twists on classic cocktails.
Christmapolitan
A festive spin on the Cosmopolitan, this drink is a refreshing yet indulgent mix of vodka, elderflower liqueur, spiced cranberry sauce, dry vermouth, and lime juice. Served in an absinthe-rinsed coupe, it’s garnished with fresh rosemary for a holiday-ready touch.
Santa Slide
A decadent blend of whiskey liqueur, crème de cacao, cream sherry, dry curaçao, caramelized orange syrup, heavy cream, and mole bitters. This dessert-like cocktail is the perfect sip to end your night.
R.W.A. (Rudolf with Attitude), Sonder Social Club
R.W.A. (Rudolf with Attitude), Sonder Social Club
You Sit on a Throne of Pies, Sonder Social Club
You Sit on a Throne of Pies, Sonder Social Club
The Sonder Express-O, Sonder Social Club
The Sonder Express-O, Sonder Social Club
Known for pushing cocktail boundaries, Sonder Social Club, also known as Santa Social Club, is bringing serious holiday vibes to Dunedin, FL with inventive recipes that are almost too beautiful to drink.
R.W.A. (Rudolf with Attitude)
This mezcal-based drink brings smoky, citrusy warmth with a mix of Los Vecinos Mezcal, orange honey syrup, cranberry juices, lemon juice, bitters, and a dash of habanero tincture for a subtle kick. Garnished with cranberries and a rosemary sprig in a cocktail light bulb, it’s holiday magic in a glass.
Orange Honey Syrup Recipe: Combine 2 cups of honey with 1 cup of orange juice for a sweet citrusy base.
You Sit on a Throne of Pies
A luxurious cocktail featuring brown butter-washed Brugal 1888 Rum, butter pecan syrup, bitters, and candied pecans. This drink tastes like the holidays in every sip.
Brown Butter-Washed Rum: Melt 1lb of butter, combine with 750ml of Brugal Rum, freeze, and strain for a rich, nutty infusion.
Butter Pecan Syrup: Toast 1 cup of pecans, then simmer with 2 cups of Demerara sugar, 1 cup of water, and a tablespoon of butter.
The Sonder Express-O
Coffee lovers, rejoice! This dessert cocktail combines Skyy Espresso, Biscoff Cookie Butter, espresso liqueur, Disaronno Amaretto, demerara syrup, and espresso for a velvety drink topped with a cookie butter rim and Lady Finger crumble.
Hot Apple Cider, The Library
Hot Apple Cider, The Library
Sleigh My Name, The Library
Sleigh My Name, The Library
Rebel Without A Claus, The Library
Rebel Without A Claus, The Library
In the heart of St. Pete, The Library offers a cozy, literary-inspired atmosphere with cocktails that capture the essence of the holidays.
Hot Apple Cider
Warm up with Old Forester bourbon infused with house-made apple cider. It’s a simple yet flavorful drink perfect for crisp evenings.
Sleigh My Name
This cranberry-forward cocktail combines Old Forester, house-made cranberry syrup, and cranberry juice, delivering a tart yet festive punch.
Rebel Without A Claus
For a bold holiday option, this cocktail features EG Vodka, Luxardo, lime juice, and Filthy Cherry Syrup, rounded out with cranberry juice for a festive finish.
