Three holiday cocktails to try at Detroit pop-ups
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The Skip's Sippin' Santa cocktail. Photo: Courtesy of The Skip
Anyone can pour some Bailey's into a mug of hot cocoa.
- But if you're looking for a creative take on seasonal drinks in a festive atmosphere, we've rounded up some holiday-themed bars that are doing the most.
The Skip: The popular bar in the Belt alley is bringing back its classic Sippin' Santa cocktail with aged Demerara rum, amaro, gingerbread mix, lemon and orange.
- The decor is Christmas-plus-tiki, with themed mugs, Santa hats on mounted animal heads and garland strung over the bar.
- The pop-up runs through Dec. 31. Hours vary.
Dragonfly Detroit: The Milwaukee Junction bar turned into a "Christmas wonderland," per its Instagram. It's advertising a unique take on the Cosmopolitan — the Christmapolitan has vodka, elderflower, dry vermouth, spiced cranberry sauce, lime, rosemary and absinthe mist. There's themed glassware and decorations "floor to ceiling."
- Runs until Dec. 30.
Blitzen's on Bagley: Consider visiting Blitzen's more for the vibe than the cocktails' ingredient pairings, but this rotating holiday pop-up spot has a substantial list of affordable drink options and multiple rooms full of charming, hodgepodge decorations.
- The gingerbread shot is the tastiest option, though there's also bright green Grinch Punch and a Santa-red strawberry margarita.
- Runs through early January.
Of note: Detroit City Distillery is bringing its Whiskey Wonderland pop-up back for a second year, but we haven't seen a menu yet.