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Where to Find Holiday Cocktails in Austin

Spirits for holiday spirit

by Nadia Chaudhury Updated
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A holiday cocktail from Revelry on the Boulevard.
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by Nadia Chaudhury Updated

Now is the time to indulge in seasonal flavors, like nutmeg, cinnamon, and even candy canes, with the best holiday cocktails from Austin’s bars and restaurants. Seek out eggnogs, hot chocolates, and other festive boozy drinks.

For related drinking needs, there are maps to the best holiday cocktail bar pop-ups, hot cocktails, eggnogs, and hot chocolates. Likewise, there are guides to the best holiday experiences (with food and drink) in the city, as well as Christmas dine-in, takeout, and takeout desserts.

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Turnstile Coffee Beer Cocktails and Burgers

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The North Burnet restaurant’s holiday cocktail array includes a white chocolate peppermint martini, Old Fashioneds made with apple cider, and more. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

10025 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78758
(512) 373-3273
(512) 373-3273

Lala's Little Nugget

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The Christmas-every-day bar in Crestview naturally serves up holiday cocktails, including boozy hot ciders, eggnogs, and themed shots. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

2207 Justin Ln, Austin, TX 78757
(512) 487-5297
(512) 487-5297

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Ski Shores Cafe

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The “winter lodge” experience at Ski Shores includes related cocktails such as Irish coffees and boozy frozen eggnogs. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

2905 Pearce Rd, Austin, TX 78730
(512) 572-2997
(512) 572-2997

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Revelry on the Boulevard

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Both locations of the American-ish bar (the other on East Sixth) are offering holiday cocktail menus. For the Highland location, this means Puerto Rican eggnog (coquito), the Chocolate S’mores with vodka, and ginger old fashioneds. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas.

6215 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78752
(512) 861-5685
(512) 861-5685
A frothy light brown cocktail in a coupe glass with sprinkles in the outline of a gingerbread person.
A holiday cocktail from Revelry on the Boulevard.
Revelry on the Boulevard

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Drink.Well.

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The North Loop bar is turning into the House of Effervescence for the holidays, with means tons of sparking wines, champagnes, and cocktails made using those bubbly beverages. It starts on Monday, December 19, and runs through New Year’s Eve. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas.

207 E 53rd St, Austin, TX 78751
(512) 614-6683
(512) 614-6683

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Honey Moon Spirit Lounge

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The Heritage lounge/bar/restaurant is offering a fun little boozy holiday cocktail menu. This includes the rum-based eggnog Santa’s Little Helper, and the Rye Thyme. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas.

624 W 34th St, Austin, TX 78705
(737) 209-0319
(737) 209-0319

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Old Thousand

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Both locations of the Chinese-American restaurant will offer up its Naughty Light holiday cocktails. This includes the peppermint Mogwai After Midnight and the sweetish Keep the Change Ya Filthy Animal. Both locations feature indoor dine-in services.

1000 E 11th St Ste 150, Austin, TX 78702
(737) 222-6637
(737) 222-6637
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A holiday cocktail from Old Thousand.
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Nickel City

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Similar to the Eleanor/Miracle, this Central East Austin bar is the Austin location of national tiki-themed holiday pop-up Sippin’ Santa, offering corresponding tropical yet festival cocktails. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

1133 E 11th St, Austin, TX 78702

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Hillside Farmacy

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1209 E 11th St, Austin, TX 78702
(512) 628-0168
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The Eleanor

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Naturally, the Austin location of the national holiday pop-up Miracle features loads of boozy festive drinks. Advanced tickets are recommended. There are indoor dine-in services.

307 W 5th St, Austin, TX 78701
(512) 494-4094
(512) 494-4094

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Diner Bar Austin

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The downtown hotel restaurant’s timely men includes the Here Comes Santa (a gin-cream-cinnamon cocktail) and the Nutty Uncle (rye whiskey and pomegranate cocktail). There are indoor dine-in services.

500 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, TX 78701
(737) 257-3047
(737) 257-3047

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Revelry Kitchen + Bar

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The East Austin sibling to Revelry on the Boulevard (see above), this one’s holiday cocktails include hot toddies, hot buttered rums, hot chocolates, and Christmas-y Jell-O shots. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

1410 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78702
(512) 322-5223
(512) 322-5223
Jell-O shots.
Christmas Jell-O shots from Revelry.
Revelry Kitchen + Bar

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The Volstead Lounge

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The East Austin bar’s holiday spiritedness includes cocktails such as boozy eggnogs and hot chocolates.

1500 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78702

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The Cavalier

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As part of the East Austin bar’s nostalgic holiday pop-up, there are a bunch of themed drinks. The Ren & Stimpy is a vegan horchata with a choice of tequila or mezcal; the Rocko’s Modern Toddy is a hot bourbon-fig toddy; and the Dexter’s Laboratory is a colorful tiki-ish drink. It’s available from Saturday, December 17 through Monday, December 28.

2400 Webberville Rd suite a, Austin, TX 78702
(512) 696-4318
(512) 696-4318

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Whisler's

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The East Austin bar’s holiday cocktail menu benefitting Toys for Tots is back through Christmas Eve. This includes brandy eggnogs and mezcal hot chocolates.

1816 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78702
(512) 480-0781
(512) 480-0781

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Kitty Cohen's

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The East Austin bar has two types of boozy holiday experiences. First, there’s the annual Hanukkah pop-up from Thursday, December 1 through Friday, December 30 with themed drinks. And then there is its frozen boozy eggnog. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas.

2211 Webberville Rd #3548, Austin, TX 78702

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Geraldine's

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The downtown hotel restaurant’s South Pole holiday drinks range from hot toddies to minty hot chocolates.

605 Davis St, Austin, TX 78701
(512) 476-4755
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Sunny's Backyard

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The vegan bar’s Christmas pop-up includes themed holiday cocktails such as the Sweater Weather with rum, pumpkin, and bitters; the Secret Santa with cocoa-infused vodka, peppermint, and vanilla; and a boozy hot chocolate. It’s available through the end of the month. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas.

3526 E 7th St, Austin, TX 78702
(512) 520-5760
(512) 520-5760

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Gibson Street Bar

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The South Lamar bar’s holiday cocktail menu spans hot cocktails, the apple cider-y Mrs. Claus with Deep Eddy lemon vodka, and the Blitzen with mint and white chocolate liqueurs. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas.

1109 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 386-1345
(512) 386-1345

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Tiki Tatsu-Ya

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The South Lamar tiki bar is adding its spin to holiday cocktails, ranging from the Candy Cane negroni to the hot buttered painkiller.

1300 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 772-3700
(512) 772-3700

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Corner Bar

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The South Lamar bar’s holiday cocktail menu includes ginger hot toddies and the Slighty Nutty with peppermint schnapps. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas.

1901 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 445-9500
(512) 445-9500
A cocktail in a glass mug with a charred marshmallow on the rim.
A holiday cocktail from Corner Bar.
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Aviary Wine & Kitchen

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The South Lamar wine restaurant is going for wintery tastes with its new cocktails. There’s the sparkling digestif Alex’s All Time, the amaro Fashionista Love Triad, and more. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

2110 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 916-4445
(512) 916-4445

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El Naranjo - South Lamar

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For the holidays through the end of the month, the South Lamar Mexican restaurant has ponche available. It’s a traditional hot punch made with a tea of hibiscus blossoms, plus lots of fruits, that can be boozed up with brandy (aka ponce con piquete). There are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

2717 S Lamar Blvd STE 1085, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 520-5750
(512) 520-5750

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Radio Coffee & Beer

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The coffee shop’s winter cocktail lineup includes gingerbread martinis. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas.

4204 Menchaca Rd, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 394-7844
(512) 394-7844

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Cosmic Coffee + Beer Garden

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The holiday drinks array at the beer garden/cafe includes a rum cocktail with steamed coconut milk and pineapple.

121 Pickle Rd, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 481-0694
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Little Drinks Lounge

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The South Congress bar’s holiday menu takes its cues from Die Hard, which means a frozen Irish cream with whiskey and a vodka-apple cider-cranberries concoction. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

3801 S Congress Ave Suite 116, Austin, TX 78704

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Turnstile Coffee Beer Cocktails and Burgers

10025 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78758

The North Burnet restaurant’s holiday cocktail array includes a white chocolate peppermint martini, Old Fashioneds made with apple cider, and more. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

10025 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78758
(512) 373-3273
(512) 373-3273

Lala's Little Nugget

2207 Justin Ln, Austin, TX 78757

The Christmas-every-day bar in Crestview naturally serves up holiday cocktails, including boozy hot ciders, eggnogs, and themed shots. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

2207 Justin Ln, Austin, TX 78757
(512) 487-5297
(512) 487-5297

Ski Shores Cafe

2905 Pearce Rd, Austin, TX 78730

The “winter lodge” experience at Ski Shores includes related cocktails such as Irish coffees and boozy frozen eggnogs. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

2905 Pearce Rd, Austin, TX 78730
(512) 572-2997
(512) 572-2997

Revelry on the Boulevard

6215 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78752

Both locations of the American-ish bar (the other on East Sixth) are offering holiday cocktail menus. For the Highland location, this means Puerto Rican eggnog (coquito), the Chocolate S’mores with vodka, and ginger old fashioneds. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas.

6215 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78752
(512) 861-5685
(512) 861-5685
A frothy light brown cocktail in a coupe glass with sprinkles in the outline of a gingerbread person.
A holiday cocktail from Revelry on the Boulevard.
Revelry on the Boulevard

Drink.Well.

207 E 53rd St, Austin, TX 78751

The North Loop bar is turning into the House of Effervescence for the holidays, with means tons of sparking wines, champagnes, and cocktails made using those bubbly beverages. It starts on Monday, December 19, and runs through New Year’s Eve. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas.

207 E 53rd St, Austin, TX 78751
(512) 614-6683
(512) 614-6683

Honey Moon Spirit Lounge

624 W 34th St, Austin, TX 78705

The Heritage lounge/bar/restaurant is offering a fun little boozy holiday cocktail menu. This includes the rum-based eggnog Santa’s Little Helper, and the Rye Thyme. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas.

624 W 34th St, Austin, TX 78705
(737) 209-0319
(737) 209-0319

Old Thousand

1000 E 11th St Ste 150, Austin, TX 78702

Both locations of the Chinese-American restaurant will offer up its Naughty Light holiday cocktails. This includes the peppermint Mogwai After Midnight and the sweetish Keep the Change Ya Filthy Animal. Both locations feature indoor dine-in services.

1000 E 11th St Ste 150, Austin, TX 78702
(737) 222-6637
(737) 222-6637
A bright pink cocktail in a wine glass.
A holiday cocktail from Old Thousand.
Old Thousand

Nickel City

1133 E 11th St, Austin, TX 78702

Similar to the Eleanor/Miracle, this Central East Austin bar is the Austin location of national tiki-themed holiday pop-up Sippin’ Santa, offering corresponding tropical yet festival cocktails. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

1133 E 11th St, Austin, TX 78702

Hillside Farmacy

1209 E 11th St, Austin, TX 78702

1209 E 11th St, Austin, TX 78702
(512) 628-0168
(512) 628-0168

The Eleanor

307 W 5th St, Austin, TX 78701

Naturally, the Austin location of the national holiday pop-up Miracle features loads of boozy festive drinks. Advanced tickets are recommended. There are indoor dine-in services.

307 W 5th St, Austin, TX 78701
(512) 494-4094
(512) 494-4094

Diner Bar Austin

500 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, TX 78701

The downtown hotel restaurant’s timely men includes the Here Comes Santa (a gin-cream-cinnamon cocktail) and the Nutty Uncle (rye whiskey and pomegranate cocktail). There are indoor dine-in services.

500 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, TX 78701
(737) 257-3047
(737) 257-3047

Revelry Kitchen + Bar

1410 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78702

The East Austin sibling to Revelry on the Boulevard (see above), this one’s holiday cocktails include hot toddies, hot buttered rums, hot chocolates, and Christmas-y Jell-O shots. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

1410 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78702
(512) 322-5223
(512) 322-5223
Jell-O shots.
Christmas Jell-O shots from Revelry.
Revelry Kitchen + Bar

The Volstead Lounge

1500 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78702

The East Austin bar’s holiday spiritedness includes cocktails such as boozy eggnogs and hot chocolates.

1500 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78702

The Cavalier

2400 Webberville Rd suite a, Austin, TX 78702

As part of the East Austin bar’s nostalgic holiday pop-up, there are a bunch of themed drinks. The Ren & Stimpy is a vegan horchata with a choice of tequila or mezcal; the Rocko’s Modern Toddy is a hot bourbon-fig toddy; and the Dexter’s Laboratory is a colorful tiki-ish drink. It’s available from Saturday, December 17 through Monday, December 28.

2400 Webberville Rd suite a, Austin, TX 78702
(512) 696-4318
(512) 696-4318

Whisler's

1816 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78702

The East Austin bar’s holiday cocktail menu benefitting Toys for Tots is back through Christmas Eve. This includes brandy eggnogs and mezcal hot chocolates.

1816 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78702
(512) 480-0781
(512) 480-0781

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Kitty Cohen's

2211 Webberville Rd #3548, Austin, TX 78702

The East Austin bar has two types of boozy holiday experiences. First, there’s the annual Hanukkah pop-up from Thursday, December 1 through Friday, December 30 with themed drinks. And then there is its frozen boozy eggnog. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas.

2211 Webberville Rd #3548, Austin, TX 78702

Geraldine's

605 Davis St, Austin, TX 78701

The downtown hotel restaurant’s South Pole holiday drinks range from hot toddies to minty hot chocolates.

605 Davis St, Austin, TX 78701
(512) 476-4755
(512) 476-4755

Sunny's Backyard

3526 E 7th St, Austin, TX 78702

The vegan bar’s Christmas pop-up includes themed holiday cocktails such as the Sweater Weather with rum, pumpkin, and bitters; the Secret Santa with cocoa-infused vodka, peppermint, and vanilla; and a boozy hot chocolate. It’s available through the end of the month. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas.

3526 E 7th St, Austin, TX 78702
(512) 520-5760
(512) 520-5760

Gibson Street Bar

1109 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704

The South Lamar bar’s holiday cocktail menu spans hot cocktails, the apple cider-y Mrs. Claus with Deep Eddy lemon vodka, and the Blitzen with mint and white chocolate liqueurs. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas.

1109 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 386-1345
(512) 386-1345

Tiki Tatsu-Ya

1300 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704

The South Lamar tiki bar is adding its spin to holiday cocktails, ranging from the Candy Cane negroni to the hot buttered painkiller.

1300 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 772-3700
(512) 772-3700

Corner Bar

1901 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704

The South Lamar bar’s holiday cocktail menu includes ginger hot toddies and the Slighty Nutty with peppermint schnapps. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas.

1901 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 445-9500
(512) 445-9500
A cocktail in a glass mug with a charred marshmallow on the rim.
A holiday cocktail from Corner Bar.
Corner Bar

Aviary Wine & Kitchen

2110 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704

The South Lamar wine restaurant is going for wintery tastes with its new cocktails. There’s the sparkling digestif Alex’s All Time, the amaro Fashionista Love Triad, and more. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

2110 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 916-4445
(512) 916-4445

El Naranjo - South Lamar

2717 S Lamar Blvd STE 1085, Austin, TX 78704

For the holidays through the end of the month, the South Lamar Mexican restaurant has ponche available. It’s a traditional hot punch made with a tea of hibiscus blossoms, plus lots of fruits, that can be boozed up with brandy (aka ponce con piquete). There are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

2717 S Lamar Blvd STE 1085, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 520-5750
(512) 520-5750

Radio Coffee & Beer

4204 Menchaca Rd, Austin, TX 78704

The coffee shop’s winter cocktail lineup includes gingerbread martinis. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas.

4204 Menchaca Rd, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 394-7844
(512) 394-7844

Cosmic Coffee + Beer Garden

121 Pickle Rd, Austin, TX 78704

The holiday drinks array at the beer garden/cafe includes a rum cocktail with steamed coconut milk and pineapple.

121 Pickle Rd, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 481-0694
(512) 481-0694

Little Drinks Lounge

3801 S Congress Ave Suite 116, Austin, TX 78704

The South Congress bar’s holiday menu takes its cues from Die Hard, which means a frozen Irish cream with whiskey and a vodka-apple cider-cranberries concoction. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

3801 S Congress Ave Suite 116, Austin, TX 78704

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