Get festive with these holiday cocktails on the SouthCoast

Faith Harrington, The Standard-Times
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Take a break from your holiday shopping and indulge in a festive cocktail this week in the Greater New Bedford area.

It’s a stressful time, making sure you have everything done on your ever-growing list with Christmas just around the corner. These local spots are offering up some delightfully creative beverages to help you get in the spirit of the holiday.

From cookie-inspired drinks to drinks packed with the flavors of the season, it’s the perfect time to try one of these decadent treats.

Sugar Cookie Martini

The drinks are festive at Traveler’s Alehouse.
The drinks are festive at Traveler’s Alehouse.

The holiday season is in full swing at Traveler’s Alehouse, with a variety of holiday cocktails to try. Order the Sugar Cook Martini with Stoli vanilla vodka, O’Reilly’s white chocolate, amaretto, milk, and a vanilla frosting rim; or the Christmas Breeze with deep eddy lemon, apperol, grapefruit, lime, syrup, and soda water. They also have a Gingerbread Martini, Santa’s Eggnog, Grinch Mimosas, Winter Sangria, and a Peppermint Martini. All waiting for you at 111 Huttleston Ave., Fairhaven.

White Cranberry Cosmo

Try the White Cranberry Cosmo at 222 Union Restaurant and Bar.
Try the White Cranberry Cosmo at 222 Union Restaurant and Bar.

Meet a friend or have a date night with these holiday offerings at 222 Union Restaurant and Bar. The White Cranberry Cosmo is vodka, white cranberry juice, lime juice, and triple sec, and the Apple Pie Martini is made with Vanilla Stoli, apple liquor, lemon juice, and apple cider. You can also get a Boozy Hot Chocolate, Peppermint Mocha Martini, Tiramisu Martini, Rosy Cheeks, or a White Christmas Margarita at 222 Union St., New Bedford.

Sparkling Christmas Mocktail

Mocktails are on the menu for you at Ryans Sports Pub & Billiards.
Mocktails are on the menu for you at Ryans Sports Pub & Billiards.

Don’t drink alcohol? Don’t worry! Ryans Sports Pub & Billiards has holiday mocktails just for you. The Sparkling Christmas has cranberry, pineapple, and orange juice with ginger ale and the Apple Ginger Moscow Mule has apple cider, lime juice, and ginger beer. They also have Cranberry Fizz and Cosmopolitan Mocktails. Those who do drink can get the Frosty Blue, Apple Cider Moscow Mule, Caramel Apple Martini, or the Peppermint Mocha Latte. There is something for everyone at 500 Hathaway Road, New Bedford.

Snowball Fight

Play Arcade is pouring up Snowball Fights.
Play Arcade is pouring up Snowball Fights.

Have a great cocktail and play a few games at Play Arcade. On the menu is the Snowball Fight with Vanilla Vodka, Blue Chair Coconut Rum, Rumchata, and heavy cream with a candy cane rim; or the Omg Santa! (I Know Him) with Rumple Minze Peppermint Schnapps, Blue Chair Coconut Rum, Blue Curacao, Pineapple Juice, Starry Soda, and a candy cane rim.

Christmas Cookie Martini

Don't miss out on the Christmas Cookie Martini at Pub 6T5.
Don't miss out on the Christmas Cookie Martini at Pub 6T5.

It’s getting festive at Pub 6T5, 736 Ashley Blvd., New Bedford. Taste test the Christmas Cookie Martini with Smirnoff vanilla vodka, Disaronno, Irish Cream, milk, and a frosted sprinkle rim; or the Christmas mule with Titos vodka, peppermint schnaps, ginger beer, and cranberry juice. Also on the holiday list is The Frost and the Snow White Margarita.

Peppermint Mocha

Peppermint Mocha is sure to get you festive at Cask & Pig Kitchen and Alehouse.
Peppermint Mocha is sure to get you festive at Cask & Pig Kitchen and Alehouse.

The spirit is bright at Cask & Pig Kitchen and Alehouse with their festive drink specials. Try the Peppermint Mocha with chocolate liquor, Dr. Mcgillicuddy mint and cream topped with a red sugar rim; a Cranberry Lemon Drop with deep eddy cranberry, limoncello, simple syrup, and lemon juice; or the White Margarita with 1800 coconut tequila, triple sec, fresh lime juice, cream of coconut, and salt. Take a break and swing by 780 State Road, North Dartmouth.

Indian Winter

Taste test the Indian Winter at Saffron By The Sea.
Taste test the Indian Winter at Saffron By The Sea.

Have you checked out Saffron By The Sea? Why not stop by and try the Indian Winter described as when whiskey's warmth meets the exotic cardamom, creamy rumchatta, crisp apple cider, and rich coffee liquor, adorned with star anise and cinnamon. It’s sure to put you in the holiday spirit at 110 Middle St., Fairhaven.

Holly Berry

Order the Holly Berry at The Galley Grille at White's of Westport.
Order the Holly Berry at The Galley Grille at White's of Westport.

The Galley Grille at White's of Westport is offering up some festive beverages like the Holly Berry with tequila, Jack Daniels, peach schnapps, cranberry juice, lime juice, a sugar rim, and fresh cranberries; or the Tipsy Snowman with vanilla vodka, blue curacao, sprite, pineapple juice, and whipped cream. Grab your today at 66 State Road, Westport.

Snow White Coconut Rosemary Margarita

Rustico has a Snow White Coconut Rosemary Margarita on the drinks menu.
Rustico has a Snow White Coconut Rosemary Margarita on the drinks menu.

The December cocktail menu at Rustico is loaded with options. The Snow White Coconut Rosemary Margarita is made with Altos Tequila, crème of coconut, rosemary simple syrup, triple sec, and lime; or try the Even Cozier Cosmo with passion fruit circo vodka, local Christmas spice jam, pomegranate, lemon, simple syrup, and cranberry. At 62 Marion Road, Mattapoisett, you can also sip on Sugar and Spice, Muled Sangria, Cookie Doughspresso Martini, and more.

Boozy Hot Chocolate

Boozy Hot Chocolate is on the menu at Blue Point Restaurant.
Boozy Hot Chocolate is on the menu at Blue Point Restaurant.

Head over to Blue Point Restaurant for their seasonal drink menu. The Boozy Hot Chocolate is made with fireball, baileys, and hot chocolate garnished with an edible chocolate spoon and the Peppermint Frozen mudslide has peppermint bark rumchata, vanilla vodka, Kahlua, peppermint liqueur, vanilla ice cream, and is served with a candy cane. At 6 Dayton St., Acushnet, you can also get the Drunken Snowman, Red Velvet Tini, Jack Frost Tini, Mistletoe Cocktail, and the Eggnog Espresso Tini.

This article originally appeared on Standard-Times: Where to find fun holiday cocktails in the New Bedford area