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9 holiday drinks in Huntsville that will knock your stockings off + 2 BONUS shots
It’s December and we’re all about all things festive. There’s no reason why your drink shouldn’t be. Check out these extravagant, Insta-worthy holiday drinks for both the naughty and the nice. Keep reading to get your holiday booze on.
1. Kris Kringle Colada
An ode to the man in a red suit. Drink up in his honor. This concoction has dark Jamaican rum, amaro, allsprice dram, lime, pineapple and coconut cream.
- Where to get one for yourself: Phat Sammy’s | 104 Jefferson St S, Huntsville, AL 35801 | Instagram
2. Sippin’ Santa
You didn’t think the Kris Kringle Colada would be the only Santa-themed drink? Of course you didn’t.
Order one of these to be sippin’ on aged demerara rum, amaro, lemon, orange and gingerbread mix.
Yes, the gingerbread mix caught my attention, too.
- Where to get one for yourself: Phat Sammy’s | 104 Jefferson St S, Huntsville, AL 35801 | Instagram
3. Snickerdoodle
Once you hear the deets on this holiday drink, you won’t be snickering.
Fellow vodka drinkers—this one is for us.
This vodka is infused with a delicious caramel. Pair that with light cream, a hint of salt and top it off with a caramel-cinnamon sugar rim? Yes, please.
- Where to get one for yourself: Stella’s | 127 Holmes Ave NW Ste 202, Huntsville, AL 35801 | Instagram
4. White Russian Christmas
Another one for the vodka fans.
Vodka, dark-roast cold brew, condensed milk, ancho chie liqeur and cinnamon syrup? Sounds delish.
- Where to get one for yourself: Phat Sammy’s | 104 Jefferson St S, Huntsville, AL 35801 | Instagram
5. SanTaRex
Who doesn’t love a play on words? You already know I do.
If you’re ready to give this one a try, here’s what you can expect—blanco tequila, mezcal, melon liqueur, almond orgeat, lime and tiki bitters.
Some of these ingredients I have never heard of… that won’t stop me from giving the SanTaRex a try.
- Where to get one for yourself: The Camp | 5909 University Dr NW, Huntsville, AL 35805 | Instagram
6. Met Gala Margarita
Is any drink menu truly complete without a margarita? I don’t think so!
Caution: You may feel like a celeb at the Met Gala after drinking.
Let’s check out the ingredients—Reposado tequila, cranberry, orange liqueur, lime, fresh mint and finished with a sugar rim.
- Where to get one for yourself: Stella’s | 127 Holmes Ave NW Ste 202, Huntsville, AL 35801 | Instagram
7. Bad Santa
This boozy delight is served hot and is sure to warm your spirit.
Enjoy the combination of aged Jamaican rum, velvet falernum, mixed spiced butter, oat milk and nutmeg.
- Where to get one for yourself: The Camp | 5909 University Dr NW, Huntsville, AL 35805 | Instagram
8. The Regifter
Your Instagram feed will swoon over this adorable drink. Never thought I’d use that word to describe a drink but here we are!
Martinique Agricole rhum, caramelized le-garam masala syrup, cherry liqueur and lemon… My mouth is watering. Is yours?
- Where to get one for yourself: Phat Sammy’s | 104 Jefferson St S, Huntsville, AL 35801 | Instagram
9. Christmas Carol Barrel
This is another holiday favorite. What could be better than Reposado tequila, coffee liqueur, orange bitters, dry Curaçao, spiced chocolate and aromatic bitters?
Trick question, the answer is nothing.
- Where to get one for yourself: The Camp | 5909 University Dr NW, Huntsville, AL 35805 | Instagram
BONUS: Naughty and Nice shots
We said these drinks were for the naughty and the nice. The same rules don’t apply to the shots.
You’ll have to come to terms with which list you’re on. Remember: He’s watching. You know who.
Nice shot: Gingerbread spiced rye
Naughty shot: Cinnamon spiced bourbon
- Where to get one for yourself: The Camp | 5909 University Dr NW, Huntsville, AL 35805 | Instagram
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