The Only Cream Liqueur Worth Pouring This Holiday Season—And It Tastes Just Like Crème Brûlée
I’m a cream liqueur girly. I recall very early on seeing my mom and aunts sipping on their Baileys over ice. Something about them daintily swirling their ice cubes around seemed so sophisticated. And once I was finally old enough to try Baileys for myself, I was immediately hooked. It was like dessert in a glass, but it still had some serious bite to it. So I’ve always gone out of my way to try new cream liqueurs. Just a few months ago, I purchased a limoncello cream liqueur while at the airport in Milan, Italy. It was so good we demolished it in less than an hour. Seriously.
TGI Fridays Just Announced Its First-Ever Holiday Pop-Up—And The Menu Is Loaded With Festive Cocktails
I see you, TGI Fridays! After recently firing back at competitors on social media, the restaurant isn’t stopping there—they’ve just made a major announcement. Looks like chain restaurants are finally embracing the holiday pop-up trend: say “hello” to TGI Elf Days at TGI Fridays, a first-of-its-kind, immersive seasonal takeover. Beginning now, and lasting until January 25, select restaurant locations nationwide will be transformed into magical winter wonderlands. Diners can expect signature elves, interactive experiences, festive menus and over-the-top holiday décor.
Matthew & Camila McConaughey Love This Twist On The Espresso Martini—And You Can Find It At STK
It was just a few blog posts ago when I declared that if you haven’t been experimenting with different liquors for your Espresso Martini, then you’re missing out. And it looks like there’s a celebrity couple that happens to agree with me. Matthew and Camila McConaughey are keeping the spooky vibes going with the announcement of their twist on the Espresso Martini, which they’ve cleverly dubbed “Howling At The Moon.” The hauntingly smooth cocktail is created with the couple’s Pantalones Organic Tequila. You can find Howling At The Moon on the menu at STK locations nationwide.
A New Study Reveals The Best Airport For A Boozy Layover—And It’s Not Where You’d Think
For me, part of the excitement of traveling is getting to the airport a couple of hours early, grabbing a cocktail or two, and partaking in some next-level people watching. And my home airport, Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, is an absolute gem for bar hopping and people watching. I mean, we even have our own Fat Tuesdays daiquiri bar. Surprisingly though, according to Upgraded Points, it’s not the best airport for a boozy layover.
As part of an intriguing new study, Upgraded Points analyzed 50 of the largest U.S. airports to identify where travelers can most easily find quality drinks and lively bar scenes
Jeni’s Is Bringing Back A Fan-Favorite Boozy Eggnog Ice Cream For The Holidays
If you’re a fan of both boozy eggnog and ice cream, then I’m about to make your holiday season even brighter. Jeni’s Ice Creams just announced its newest holiday collection, and the brand is once again bringing back its Boozy Eggnog flavor. The richly decadent ice cream is described as “a velvety egg custard spiked with nutmeg and Uncle Nearest Whiskey.”
I had the chance to sample Jeni’s Boozy Eggnog a few years ago, and I can confirm that it is dangerously good. It’s absolutely reminiscent of an ice cold glass of your favorite boozy eggnog. And with the addition of Uncle Nearest Whiskey, there’s just the right amount of warm spice and buttery caramel notes.
Omni Hotels’ Blitzen’s Bar Holiday Pop-Up Is Back—Find Out If It’s Coming To Your City
Blitzen’s Bar, Omni Hotels & Resorts’ holiday pop-up, was a runaway success last year and is returning this month (November 28), now expanding to even more cities! Guests visiting this season are in for a treat, as the entire drink menu is crafted by mixologist Julie Reiner, who also appeared on Netflix’s 2022 mixology competition, Drink Masters.
“Keep that elfish twinkle in your eyes and get ready for a festive, boozy wonderland. It's time to mark your calendars because this seasonal delight is coming back to town! This holiday season, Omni Hotels & Resorts is proud to partner with renowned mixologist, bar owner and author Julie Reiner, bringing her award-winning expertise and exclusive cocktail recipes to Blitzen’s across select Omni properties,” reads a description on the Omni website.
Ole Smoky’s New Moonshine Advent Calendar Is The Only Thing On My Holiday Wish List
Holiday advent calendars have exploded over the past few years. From makeup to wine, you’d be hard-pressed to find a product that doesn’t have its own advent calendar. And now, Ole Smoky is joining in on the holiday fun. The moonshine and flavored whiskey brand has just announced its 12 Days of Moonshine Minis Holiday Pack. The advent-style calendar, which is packaged as a festive holiday-themed box, features windows that can be opened to explore and discover new flavors from Ole Smoky.
I love a good surprise, so I won’t give too much away, but among the flavors you’ll find in the advent calendar are Strawberry and Apple Pie (and there may or may not also be some cream moonshine offerings).
Chili’s ‘Wicked’ Inspired Margaritas Are Here For November—Here’s What You Need To Know
Before I even get into Chili’s new Wicked-inspired margaritas, can we talk about the fact that The Witches Brew Marg is returning for a second consecutive month?? I’m so happy! I was an immediate fan when The Witches Brew Marg debuted last year and was so upset that I couldn’t make it out to Chili’s this month to try it again. But now it’s back for November! The restaurant will be serving both The Witches Brew Marg and The Good Witch Marg for the next few weeks. And if you thought Chili’s was popping in October, just wait until November rolls around.
This doesn’t appear to be an official Wicked collaboration, but it’s clearly inspired by the film, which hits theaters again on November 21. The Witches Brew Marg’s electric green hue and swizzle broomstick are reminiscent of Elphaba, while The Good Witch Marg just screams “Glinda” with its pink tint and sparkly wand.
Aubrey Plaza Just Declared That Margaritas Are Replacing Eggnog This Holiday Season—And I Have Thoughts
Dear everyone, let’s all just calm down for a second because what we’re not about to do is take my beloved eggnog from me. It’s not even November yet and we’re already choosing violence. In case you haven’t heard, actress Aubrey Plaza and Cointreau have announced that “eggnog is out, Margaritas are in.”
Now, I’ll be the first to tell you that margaritas are easily in my Top 5 Cocktails list. And yes, margs made with Cointreau are elite. Buttt, there’s something so special about a boozy eggnog when winter rolls around. That creamy decadence paired with the spicy bite of a bourbon or dark rum. Ughhh, so good. Despite that, Plaza still had some pretty bold words for eggnog.
This Beloved Restaurant Is Dropping A Holiday Cocktail Menu That Features Drinks Less Than $9
Nothing pains my heart more than going out for drinks with the girls and dropping $25 on one (yes, one!) cocktail. I mean, how did we get here?? So when I see restaurants serving cocktails that cost less than $10, it truly warms my heart. And P.F. Chang’s is offering just that with a new batch of holiday-inspired drinks that will be added to its $8.99 Cocktail Collection. Those festive sips include the Frosted Cranberry Cosmo and Apple Spice & Everything Nice.
If you’ve been reading my past posts, then you know that a warm bourbon cocktail has been on my mind for a few days now. With that being said, the Apple Spice & Everything Nice is calling—no, screaming—my name.