Festive Cocktails to Toast to This Holiday Week in Southie

Get into the holiday spirit with a festive cocktail this week!
Shy Bird: Shy Bird will be offering a multitude of holiday cocktails running from now to the New Year. Mulled Apple Cider: local cider, laird’s bonded, housemade warming spices, Irish Coffee: Jameson, demerara, counter culture coffee, crème fraîche, Toronto Native: rye, Mexican coke reduction, fernet, Eastman’s Turtle: reposado tequila, Aperol, grapefruit, cinnamon, egg white, rosemary, Cioccolata Calda: mocha, faccia bruto centerbe, torched maraschino fluff.
Lincoln: Head over to Lincoln for a Winter Spritz: Vodka, cranberry, honey, lime, and prosecco. The perfect drink to pair with a Lincoln Burger.
Capo: Capo is offering three drink specials that would be a perfect dessert after an Italian dinner. Hot Cocoa with peppermint mocha whipped cream spiked with a liquor of choice. Wink ‘N A Nog: A house-made eggnog with liquor of choice.
Hunter’s: The Caramel Espresso Martini with Faber’s vanilla and salted caramel vodkas, espresso, cold brew, and Irish cream. And even better all the proceeds will go to The Soul Project. The Soul Project is a non-profit that creates spaces for women of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities to feel seen, heard and celebrated. An awesome drink and an awesome cause.
Layla’s: Channel the spirit of Elf with the Son of a Nutcracker Sangria. Which is a pinot grigio, ginger, liqueur, cranberry syrup, lime juice, and a ginger ale float.
Shamrock Pub: Shamrock Pub has a multitude of holiday and winter-inspired cocktails. Their Chai Martini with vodka, Irish cream, chai tea, and star anise sounds delicious. Check out their full menu here!
Fat Baby: Spend the night at Fat Baby sipping on their holiday cocktail called Baby Spice. The Baby Spice is made with Tito’s, Irish cream, coffee liquor, cold brew, and homemade gingerbread spice. And $1 will be donated to Good Shepherd Community Care, which is an organization providing hospice and palliative care to the community.
Loco: Nothing spreads Christmas cheer more than tequila! Head on over to Loco for one of their festive cocktails! Speaking from experience, The G-G-Grinch is delicious. It is made with tequila, lime, melon liqueur, and pear.
The Broadway: Get Toasted at The Broadway with their winter cocktails! The menu includes The Winter Spiced Sangria, Headin’ South, Figgie Smalls, and Misunderstood Hot Toddy. I mean, what is better than a Hot Toddy on a cold winter day? See them for yourself on their Instagram or, even better, in person!
Publico: Publico has transformed into a ski lodge, which is the perfect setting to try their seasonal cocktails! They have a multitude of options, including a salted caramel hot chocolate with Smirnoff caramel, hot chocolate, and whipped cream.
Non-Alcoholic Drinks to Enjoy
- White Chocolate Iced Coffee – Broadway Pastry and Cafe
- Hot Cocoa Supremo! Hot Chocolate, Vegan Whip, Crushed Candy Cane – Lulu Green
- Mocha Mint Iced Coffee –Sidewalk Cafe
- Sugar Cookie Coffee – Olga’s Kafe
- White Hot Chocolate – PS Gourmet
- Hot Chocolate made with milk and served with a mini-candy cane – Deja Brew
Main image – Eastman’s Turtle via Shy Bird
5th generation South Boston native, who rarely travels outside of Southie. Hobbies include grabbing drinks, walking around the neighborhood, and spending time with her bulldog, Chubbs. Her perfect day would be going on a stroll to get a coffee, followed by lunch at Loco, then drinks at Hunter’s, and grabbing a slice of pizza for the walk home.
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