Nights are getting chillier, but your nightlife doesn't have to! NYC bartenders are capturing the comforting flavors of winter in a cup - apple, cinnamon, pumpkin, chocolate, and more - so you can warm up on your evenings out. Why not stop by and sample one of our 5 favorite winter cocktails in NYC:
Hot Chocolate Martini (Gramercy Tavern)
Hot chocolate tends to bring back memories of childhood, sitting by the fire after a long day of sledding. Gramercy Tavern makes a grown-up version that’s more sophisticated, but no less satisfying. The chocolate is thick and not too sweet, spiked with shots of amaretto and Stoli Vanilla. Plus, the bartender will keep half your drink in a teapot, so it stays warm while you nurse your first glass.
$13; 42 E 20th St, Manhattan
212-477-0777; gramercytavern.com
Fell’s Point Eggnog (Mas)
What are the holidays without a mug of ‘nog? At Mas, the classic winter drink – with eggs, milk, and rum – is spiffed up with a touch of Valhrona bittersweet chocolate and Madeira. The resulting drink has the rich creaminess of eggnog, with the added bit of acidity and notes of plum from the wine. Plus, the rum is top-notch Diplomático Reserva, which alone probably makes it better from what your mom might tipple from on Christmas eve.
$10; 28 Seventh Ave, Manhattan
212-255-1795; maslagrillade.com
Clement's Shrub (Prime Meats)
Prime Meats takes your typical apple cider to a whole new level with this welcoming winter brew. Along with cider, bourbon, cinnamon, and lemon, the bartender adds a series of little twists: fig preserves for nutty sweetness, apple cider vinegar for tartness, and a touch of black pepper for spiciness. You’ll discover a new flavor profile with every sip of this winter cocktail.
$13; 465 Court St., Brooklyn
718-254-0327; frankspm.com
Asaam Toddy (Fatty Cue)
When the frosty air has got you down, a hot toddy is the perfect winter warmer. Fatty Cue’s version takes the traditional toddy (often made with whiskey, boiling water, sugar, and a few aromatics) and puts an Indian spin on it. Starting with a rich base of cognac and tea, he adds an exotic blend of anise and tamarind to the cup. Some fresh mint awakens the palate, and keeps you from slipping into a comfort-induced nap.
$11; 91 S. Sixth St, Brooklyn
718-599-3090; fattycue.com
Spiced Pumpkin Flip (Saxon + Parole)
Thanksgiving may be over, but you keep enjoying your pumpkin pie all winter long, in drink form. This cocktail, at the just-opened Saxon + Parole, combines amaretto and bourbon with pumpkin ale and pumpkin butter. Topped with a foamy egg, this drink makes a good entry point for the bourbon-averse; the W. L. Weller bourbon used is wheat-based, rather than rye-based, and is content with playing second fiddle to the other flavors in the mix.
$13; 316 Bowery, Manhattan
212-254-0350; saxonandparole.com
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