I love that we get to start each month with a new Margarita of the Month from Chili’s. Rent might be due, but at least you’ll soon be sipping on something deliciously boozy (likely paired with an order of Southwestern Egg Rolls). We’re already starting the new year strong with the return of the fan-favorite Resolution Breaker Marg. But since we still have 11 months of libations to go, I had to get some intel on what we can expect from Chili’s in 2026.

Applebee’s is really trying to throw a wrench in my Dry January plans, because the restaurant has just announced that it’s bringing back its fan-favorite $6 Mucho Smoocho Sips. They’ve even thrown in a new Valentine’s Day-inspired Mucho Smoocho Sip. Available starting today is the oldie, but goodie Tipsy Cupid and the all-new Prickly Ever After Rita.

It’s nice to see that restaurants are also getting in on Dry January this year. As people across the globe carefully jotted down their New Year’s resolutions, Red Lobster announced that it would be releasing a brand new mocktail exclusively for the month of January. Dubbed the Tropic Tease, Red Lobster’s newest sip might just leave you longing for warmer months ahead thanks to a combination of beachy flavors. And according to the beloved eatery, she’s “that girl.”

If you’ve already shelved those Dry January plans (at least you lasted a day!), then there’s a margarita at Chili’s with your name on it—And it’s just $6. To kick off 2026, the restaurant is bringing back its Resolution Breaker Marg for the month of January. The tangy sip is a boozy combination of Cuervo Tradicional Blanco Tequila, Monin Mango, pineapple juice, house-made sour and Sprite. I’ve never had it before, but it sounds like a fruity twist on the classic marg.

Last month, Chili’s had both margarita lovers and Wicked fans buzzing. The popular restaurant revealed that it would be rolling out two film-inspired cocktails: The Witches Brew Marg and The Good Witch Marg. And they want to keep that boozy momentum going with the return of a fan-favorite margarita for the month of December. To ensure that the holiday season remains as festive as possible, Chili’s is bringing back the $6 Merry Maker Marg.

Holiday cocktails are hands-down one of my favorite ways to celebrate this time of year. They’re a fun pick-me-up, and a great way to enjoy some downtime between holiday shopping and party hopping. And they seem to be everywhere this year, from chain restaurants to more upscale digs, you’d be hard-pressed to find a restaurant that doesn’t have a handful of festival cocktails on its menu.

Applebee’s happens to be one of those restaurants rolling out new sips during “the most wonderful time of the year.” In total, they have five new cocktails. And I was lucky enough to try all of them.

It’s not often that I get to talk about my favorite restaurants here in Atlanta on LUSHWORTHY, so I’m super excited to highlight one of my faves: Marcus Bar & Grille. Although the Marcus Samuelsson-owned restaurant is known for a drink menu filled with fruit-forward cocktails inspired by the Southeast and the Caribbean, they’re getting a little cozy with a new sip. Just in time for the holiday season, Marcus Bar & Grille has introduced its new Toasted S’mortini, a cocktail that’s incredibly dessert-forward.

Described as a “decadent, fireside-ready sip that tastes like grown-up s’mores in a glass,” the Toasted S’mortini is an inviting combination of New Amsterdam Vodka, chocolate liqueur, Kahlúa and cream.