These Holiday Drinks Are Hot! Fairfield Serves Up Festive Libations

FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn -- Put some cheer into your holiday season - literally - with a host of revel-worthy cocktails created by Fairfield County mixologists.

Mixing it up at Cask Republic in South Norwalk.
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Holiday sangria at Brick + Wood in Fairfield.
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North Pole martini at BarBQ in Stamford.
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Rum Them Over cocktail at Mecha Noodle Bar, with locations in Fairfield and South Norwalk.
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Santa's nightcap at BarBQ in Stamford.
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Milburn, the bartender at INDIA in New Canaan.
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Jeanne Muchnick

12/09/2016 5:30 a.m.

What follows are a few places to get the party started. Feel free to share your favorites in our Facebook comments.

Artisan Ginger Crush, Artisan Restaurant, Tavern and Garden, Southport: Shake it up with this original concoction made with maple syrup,Barrows ginger liquor, lemon juice, bourbon, and mint sprigs. Make Merry: 275 Old Post Rd, (203) 307-4222.
North Pole Martini, Hot Toddy, Rudolph's Red Nose Apple Cider & Santa's Night Cap, BarBQ, Stamford: Make your spirits brighter with a host of holiday cocktail options, among them a North Pole martini (candy cane infused vodka, white chocolate Godiva with a hint of Christmas spirit and a candy cane rim), a Hot Toddy (hot tea, lemon, Jameson, cloves), Santa’s Night Cap (hot cocoa, Smirnoff vanilla vodka, whipped cream and a cherry on top) and Rudolph’s Red Nose Apple Cider (hot apple cider, apple pie infused bourbon, and a sugar cinnamon rim). Make Merry: 15 Clark St., (203) 316-0278.
The Monk of Normandy 16, Bistro V, Greenwich: A take on the appletini with muddled Granny Smith apple, Absolut Citron, Chartreuse Jaune, Busnel Calvados v.s.o.p Sour apple, lemon juice, and simple syrup. Make Merry: 339 Greenwich Ave., (203) 661-6634.
Holiday Sangria, Brick + Wood, Fairfield: How's this for festive? Sangria filled with pomegranate and cranberries and topped with Prosecco. Make Merry: 1275 Post Rd., (203) 939-1400.
Christmas in Kentucky, Cask Republic, Norwalk: Created by Lyles Williams, this cocktail takes you back to the Heartland with a mixture of Eagle Rare Bourbon, Luxardo plum triple sec, fernet, mulling syrup, black walnut bitters and a lemon twist garnish. Make Merry: 99 Washington St., (203) 354-0163.
Faithfully Ginger, INDIA, New Canaan: Talk about a winter warmer: this combo of gin, elderflower liqueur, fresh lime juice and ginger is practically guaranteed to warm you up on a cold Connecticut night. Make Merry: 62 Main St., (203) 972-8332.
Bourbon Peach Pie, Judy’s Bar & Kitchen, Stamford: Get a boost of Americana with this drink made with Buillet bourbon, peach, peach bitters, dark maple syrup and lime. Make Merry: 927 High Ridge Rd., (203) 890-9996.
Rum Them Over, Mecha Noodle Bar, Fairfield, Norwalk: There's nothing like an ode to rum this time of year and this drink, served hot, is comprised of Rhum Clement Aged Rum and Orange Liqueur, local honey, lemon, nutmeg, clove, allspice, and a dash of Angostura bitters. Make Merry: 1215 Post Rd,. Fairfield, (203) 292-8222; 116 Washington St., Norwalk, (203) 295-8718.
Old Fezziwig, Peaches Southern Pub & Juke Joint, Norwalk: Nothing complements the holidays better than a mixture of ingredients sure to go down easy. The "Old Fezziwig" includes Old Forester signature bourbon, Averna Amaro, Allspice Dram (Peaches makes their own), local apple cider, Bar Keep organic aromatic bitters, fresh lemon, Demerara syrup (raw sugar) and an orange peel + cinnamon stick for garnish. Pure yum! Make Merry: 7 Wall St., (203) 831-0399.
El Niño , Room 112, Norwalk: Brave yourself against winter's chill with this Mexican Hot Toddy made with Azeteca de Oro liqueur, Koval honey liqueur, fresh lime juice, hot water, dried cranberries and a lemon and orange twist garnish. Make Merry: 112 Washington St, (203) 939-1347.

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