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November 26, 2024

Creative Cocktails & Mocktails

'Tis the season for craft cocktails and mocktails! Whether you prefer a festive cocktail or a spirit-free treat, check out this selection of delicious drinks to sip this holiday season.
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'Tis the season for creative craft cocktails and mocktails! Whether you prefer a festive cocktail or a delicious spirit-free beverage, we've rounded up a selection of drinks from mixologists around the state to sip and sample as you ring in the holiday season.
 

Cocktails


Cathedral Ledge Distillery, North Conway

Maple Whiskey Cider
 
Take a break from the hustle and bustle with a stop at Cathedral Ledge Distillery, where you'll be warmly welcomed by one of their newest cocktails: the Maple Whiskey Cider. This seasonal sipper blends the flavors of their Organic Maple Liqueur—crafted with pure New Hampshire maple syrup—and bold Straight Rye Whiskey and is finished with a refreshing splash of locally made apple cider.


Cinco’s Cantina, Dover

The Santa-Rita
 
This holiday cocktail is a festive twist on Cinco’s famous Refrescante, now with a cranberry flair. It features silver tequila, freshly squeezed citrus, and is garnished with whole cranberries and a sprig of rosemary for a seasonal touch. It's the perfect blend of refreshing and festive flavors to enjoy this season. This seasonal margarita premieres at the Dover Holiday Stroll.


Stalk Restaurant, Dover

Berry Christmas
 
A favorite during the holidays at Stalk Restaurant, the Berry Christmas is the perfect way to celebrate the season. This festive beverage blends the rich, aromatic flavors of balsam fir gin, orange, and cranberry, creating a delightful symphony of holiday scents in every sip, it’s no wonder why this drink is a seasonal staple at Stalk. Come enjoy the taste of the holidays in a glass!


 

Tamworth Distilling, Tamworth

Poinsettia Punch
 
The name alone is synonymous with the holidays, so it's no surprise that Tamworth Distilling’s Poinsettia Punch delivers all the festive flavors of the season in a glass. This holiday favorite combines their Garden Special White Mountain Gin with a spoonful of your favorite jam, citrus simple syrup, and fresh lemon juice for a drink that's as flavorful as it is celebratory.

 

White Mountain Hotel & Resort, North Conway

Baby it’s Cold Outside

A sure way to warm up this winter is with White Mountain Hotel’s craft cocktail: Baby It’s Cold Outside. The festive drink combines vodka, Coole Swan Liqueur, and a variety of peppermint flavors, served in a glass with a crushed candy cane rim. It’s the perfect drink to toast with friends during the holiday season.
 

Mocktails


Campo Enoteca, Manchester
Marmalade Mocktail & Mocktail Mule
 
These two mocktails are standout favorites on the menu at Campo Enoteca. The Marmalade Mocktail combines the bright flavors of freshly squeezed orange and lemon, with house-made simple syrup and a touch of balsamic for a unique twist. Meanwhile, the Mocktail Mule blends the tartness of cranberries, house-made berber syrup, fresh lime juice, and ginger beer for a refreshing, festive sip.


Cranmore Mountain Lodge, North Conway
Cranberry Mocktail
 
A staple of the holidays, Cranmore Mountain Lodge’s Cranberry Mocktail captures all the festive flavors of the season in a refreshing non-alcoholic option. Raise a glass to the perfect blend of mulled spices—anise, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg—combined with a choice of ginger ale or tonic water. Finished with a garnish of fresh rosemary and cranberries, this holiday drink is the perfect way to celebrate without the alcohol.

 
Franconia Inn, Franconia
Kinsman Cider
 
This mocktail captures all the cozy holiday vibes. The Franconia Inn’s Kinsman Cider blends zero-proof whisky and non-alcoholic chardonnay with a rich, poached pear and raisin-infused maple syrup. Complemented by warming spices like cinnamon and cloves, and finished with local apple cider, it’s bursting with flavor and sure to become a holiday favorite.

 
Stages at One Washington – The Living Room, Dover 
Love for Love  
 
Usher in the holiday season with the creatively crafted Love for Love, a spirit-free mocktail that’s as delightful as it is refreshing. This festive drink features the perfect blend of Apple & Maple Cordial, made with honey crisp apples and pure maple syrup, offering a lightly sweetened taste with a harmonious balance of apple and maple. Finished with a touch of freshly grated star anise, it's a drink that’s full of cozy holiday flavors. You can find this non-alcoholic option on the menu at both Stages at One Washington and The Living Room.


 

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