What we're sipping: Sweater weather in glass

An underrated perk of the holidays stretching earlier into the year — more time for seasonal cocktails.

🎄 State of play: I stopped by Lady Slipper in downtown Bentonville for dinner and was quickly distracted by the specialty cocktail menu with its peppermint, mulled wine and a drink called Tinsel. 'Tis the season, even at the bar.