Chandelier Bar at Four Seasons Hotel New Orleans is once again offering its popular S’mores Milk punch. Also this season, is the debut of its Spirited Tea, a tea-inspired cocktail and dining experience, on Fridays and Saturdays at 2 p.m. The events include a resident DJ, and a modern menu of light bites and cocktails, such as the Chai (cognac, chai-amari blend, vermouth and bitters); and the Hibiscus (reposado tequila, lime, hibiscus cordial and chamoy). 2 Canal St., 504-434-5100, fourseasons.com
Enjoy the frivolity of the holidays during the Bah Humbug Bar Takeover at Bower Bar. In addition to Christmas-themed décor in the bar and the covered, heated patio, beverage director Mickey Mullins has created a lineup of holiday cocktails served in specialty seasonal glassware. Try the Magazine Street Miracle with bourbon, banana liqueur and walnut bitters; or the Christmas Cosmo with satsuma vodka, house grenadine, triple sec and lime. Also available will be the Hallmark Christmas Classic, The Bower’s rendition of a frozen bourbon pumpkin spice latte, and a frozen eggnog daiquiri. 1320 Magazine St., 504-582-9738, thebowernola.com
The holiday pop-up bars, Miracle and Sippin’ Santa, return to New Orleans this month. Miracle will take place at Barrel Proof with festive décor, new cocktails and custom glassware. Its sister concept, Sippin’ Santa at Beachbum Berry’s Latitude 29, offers a tropical twist to the snowy festivities, featuring Santas on surfboards. Both events will offer one-of-a-kind cocktails, found nowhere else around the world, and only during the holidays and include holiday mug collections, plus limited-edition designs. Miracle will donate 10 percent of all proceeds from the sales of its Santa’s Head and Santa’s Pants to Seva Foundation. 1201 Magazine St., drinkbarrelproof.com; 321 N. Peters St., 504-609-3811, latitude29nola.com
Winter Wines
As the weather finally cools, it’s a great time to try indulgent wines that are perfect for winter. For starters, the Merryvale Carneros Chardonnay 2021 (available at NOLA Wine Merchant) hails from the Napa side of Carneros. The nose begins with roasted almonds and then unfolds into an array of floral and fruity aromas like bergamot, pineapple, ripe peaches and bright citrus. For a red, try the Torre de Oña Finca Martelo (available at Brady’s Wine Warehouse). It features an intense ruby color with powerful fruit on the nose and opens up to delicate spicy, peppery notes; cedar wood; licorice; and pastry. 5601C Magazine St., 504-227-3888, nolawinemerchant.com; 1029 Oretha C. Haley Blvd., 504-662-1488, bradyswinewarehouse.com
In the Spirit
Sugarfield Spirits, the official vodka of LSU Athletics, has created a purple cocktail recipe to celebrate the LSU Tigers. It’s available at LSU Tiger Stadium and in Moscow mules on tap at all 16 bars in the stadium. sugarfieldspiritsla.com
Winter Warmers
Costera has unveiled a cocktail menu of winter warmers sure to add just the right bit of cozy to winter nights. The Gingerbread Toddy features American whiskey, house-made gingerbread syrup and a splash of fresh lemon juice. Meanwhile, the Hot Buttered Rum incorporates brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, nutmeg and clove with a house blend of aged, dark rums and a twist of lemon. And the Irish coffee (in rotating flavors like orange, mint, coffee and coconut) features Irish whiskey, demerara, fresh-brewed coffee and hand-whipped cream. 4938 Prytania St., 504-302-2332, costerarestaurant.com
Toasting the Holidays
Oxbow Rum Distillery, a family-run estate in Louisiana, crafts single-estate, small-batch spirits (Oxbow Estate Rum and False River Spiced Rum) from 100 percent Grade A sugarcane molasses. For the holidays, try the False River Golden Milk made with False River Spiced Rum, coconut milk and cozy spices — and topped with a drizzle of hot honey. Available at Keife & Co., 801 Howard Ave., 504-523-7272, keifeandco.com
Cin Cin
Osteria Lupo has a decadent array of Italian-inspired dessert cocktails. Try the espresso martini made with Meletti Amaro, Borghetti Espresso Liqueur and Tito’s vodka. For something sweeter, try the Cicciolina (a chocolate-forward martini spiked with Cimarron Tequila, Pierre Ferrand Dry Curacao and Meletti Cioccolato). Or, experiment a bit with the Cavalletta (a nod to the classic Grasshopper) but made with Nocello, Fernet Branca Menta and chocolate vanilla cordial. 4609 Magazine St., 504-273-1268, osterialupo.com
