drink 32 Shea Cocktail: Erótico Coco Caliente Details: Beneath a layer of whipped cream, a ménage à trois of hot chocolate, smoky mezcal, and a touch of spiciness tempt tastebuds. Cost: $10 Paradise Hills Shopping Center, 10626 N. 32nd St., Phoenix; 602.867.7432; www.32shea.com.
Toro Latin Restaurant & Rum Bar at TPC Scottsdale Cocktail: Housemade Hot Buttered Rum Details: Aged rum partners with a topsecret formula, including allspice, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and, yes, actual butter, for a delicious holiday treat. Cost: $14 TPC Scottsdale, 17020 N. Hayden Road, Scottsdale; 480.585.2694; www.thescottsdaleprincess.com.
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emperatures may feel a bit chilly, but at a number of restaurants, beverages are heating up. From spiked coffee to adult hot chocolate – and a plethora of interesting seasonal ingredients – toast the holidays with some of the Valley’s best hot cocktails.
Thirsty Lion Gastropub & Grill Cocktail: Salted Caramel Moroccan Coffee Details: This sweet ‘n’ salty combo blends Bacardi 151 Rum, Kahlúa coffee liqueur, and Irish cream with buttershots, caramel, coffee, and salt. Cost: $8 7014 E. Camelback Road, Ste. 1423, Scottsdale; 480.284.7292; www.thirstyliongastropub.com.
COOL NIGHTS, HOT DRINKS Celebrate the holiday season with 8 festive cocktails BY ALISON BAILIN BATZ
Waltz & Weiser Whiskey Bar & Cantina at the Westin Kierland Resort
Bourbon Steak at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
Cocktail Name: The Nutty Scotsman Details: With Baileys, Frangelico hazelnut liqueur, whipped cream, and a cinnamon stick, this wintry coffee concoction pairs perfectly with the resort’s “Scottish Pipes at Sunset” performance each evening. Cost: $10 (the bagpipe performance and holiday light show are free) 6902 E. Greenway Pkwy., Scottsdale; 480.624.1202; www.kierlandresort.com.
Cocktail: Green Chaud Description: This playful take on hot cocoa features a healthy dose of white chocolate chips and green chartreuse liqueur, decorated with whipped cream and chocolate shavings. Cost: $14 7575 E. Princess Drive, Scottsdale; 480.585.2694; www.thescottsdaleprincess.com. UPTOWN |
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Cocktail: The Mood Swing Details: Local Danzeisen Dairy chocolate milk packs extra punch with the addition of Chambord and espresso liqueurs. Cost: $12 3603 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix; 602.626.5050; www.themarketbyjennifers.com.
La Hacienda at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess Cocktail: Tequila Navidad Coffee Details: Vanilla beans, cloves, orange peels, and raisins are infused overnight into silver tequila, then stirred into fresh coffee for a dose of caffeine with a side of oomph. Cost: $14 7575 E. Princess Drive, Scottsdale; 480.585.2694; www.thescottsdaleprincess.com.
Barrio Queen Cocktail: El Chiapaneco Coffee Details: Coffee and chocolate lovers will rejoice with this decadent blend of Patron XO Café dark cocoa, Godiva white chocolate liqueur, horchata, and Chiapas coffee. Cost: $9 7114 E. Stetson Drive, Scottsdale; 480.656.4197; www.barrioqueen.com.