5 Best Festive Winter Cocktails to Try in Boston

Winter in Boston brings not just chilly winds and snowflakes but also an opportunity to indulge in some of the most festive and creative cocktails the city has to offer. Here’s a look at the top 5 winter cocktails that are a must-try this season.

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Harvest

Head to Harvard Square to this 50-year-old contemporary culinary gem that offers seasonal, farm-fresh ingredients and fireside dining. For a cozy cocktail packed with flavor, try the ‘Super-G Cocktail’ made with cinnamon-infused vodka with the aromatic star anise and nutmeg lucano, topped off with a dash of Bailey’s for a creamy finish. The Super-G is a perfect balance of spice and sweetness, embodying the essence of winter.

44 Brattle St, Cambridge, MA 02138

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Blossom Bar 

Located in Sichuan Garden within Brookline Village, Blossom Bar offers an innovative menu of cocktails. The ‘Yulegåve’ is a festive treat combining Rittenhouse ‘BOP Barrel’, salted chocolate, Averna, Carpano Antica, macadamia, and bitters. This cocktail is a complex mix of flavors that come together to offer a truly celebratory winter drink. 

295 Washington St, Brookline, MA 02445

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Farmacia 

Book a seat at this intimate 9-seat cocktail bar in Boston’s historic North Square to enjoy the seasonal ‘Caramels with Grandpa.’ This delightful mix of Woodford Reserve Double-Oaked Bourbon, salted caramel, and maple with a hint of bitters feels like a warm, nostalgic embrace, reminiscent of sweet moments with loved ones.

5 N Square, Boston, MA 02128

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OAK Long Bar + Kitchen

Take a seat at the 83-foot-long copper-topped bar at OAK Long Bar + Kitchen inside Fairmont Copley Plaza to try the ‘Snow White Cosmo’ doubling as a winter wonderland in a glass perfect for those dreaming of snow flurries. This wintry concoction is made with Grey Goose vodka, Cointreau, lime, and cranberry, offering a refreshing twist on the classic Cosmopolitan.

138 St James Ave, Boston, MA 02116

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The Baldwin Bar

Looking for exciting cocktails with a tropical twist? Head to Woburn just outside of Boston to this library-style 24-seat bar housed inside Sichuan Garden in an inviting Victorian home. Try the ‘Irving Blitzer’ a holiday jungle bird made with Banks 5 Island, Gran Classico, pineapple, lime, and jerk spice. This tasty cocktail is an excellent choice for those looking to escape the cold and enjoy a burst of tropical flavors.

2 Alfred St, Woburn, MA 01801