It’s beginning to look a lot like cocktails and chocolate. Amirite? And if there’s a city invested in helping you live a little through the holiday madness, it’s Los Angeles. We’re taking your cheat month to the next level with these incredible holiday inspired cocktails and wintery treats! Feast your eyes on all that is good in this world, brought to you by 10 of my favorite spots in the City of Angels.
COCKTAILS
THE Holiday Craft Cocktail
[photo via @birchlosangeles | Instagram]
BIRCH | #002
Gingerbread, ruby port, benedictine, orange, pomegranate
Warm n’ Fuzzy Feels. Complete with an Epic Christmasy Setting.
208 RODEO | Apple Cider Toddy
Apple, pear, persimmon, cardamom, anise, orange, bourbon, apple cider, cinnamon
Thinking Outside the Mug
[photo courtesy of Terrine]
TERRINE | Mr. Menottis Hot Buttered Coffee
Hamilton Guyana Rum, butter batter, Four Barrel coffee
Top Notch ‘Nog
[photo via @redbirdla | Instagram]
REDBIRD | General Harrison’s Egg Nog
Spiced rum, egg, all spice, hard cider
Christmas In Italy
[photo by Brynn Smith]
SOTTO | Ciao Bella
Egg yolk, cream, Lazzaroni Amaretto, Galliano Restretto, Vecchi Romangna Italian Brandy
DESSERTS
Pumpkin Please!
[photo by Forked Up]
HINOKI + THE BIRD | Pumpkin Dessert
Pumpkin mousse, almond streusel, apple & cinnamon ice cream
Classic Fancy French
[photo courtesy of Patina]
PATINA | Buche de Noel
With pistachio praline and orange confit
I Scream You Scream We All Scream For Christmasy Ice Cream!
[photo via @carmelaicecream | Instagram]
Carmela Ice Cream | Holiday Flavors
(rotating flavors – some might be there some might not)
Ice Cream: Nutmeg, Candied Pecan (my fav), Cardamom, Aztec Chocolate, Roasted Sweet Potato // Sorbet: Spiced Apple, Pomegranate, Pear Champagne, Orange Vanilla Bean
Peppermint Please!
[photo by Katie Gurvin]
FARMSHOP | Candy Cane Meringue
Candy-striped meringue topped with crushed candy canes and filled with peppermint dark chocolate ganache. Served with flourless chocolate cake and garnished with fresh mint oil
Spiced CAKECAKECAKECAKECAKECAKECAKE [original song: Rihanna]
[photo by Nastassia Johnson, @letmeeatcake]
Fishing With Dynamite | Spiced Carrot Cake
Spiced Carrot Cake with cream cheese frosting, pineapple and candied pecans
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