Looking for a holiday-inspired cocktail in Monterey County? Here are some of our favorite sips to indulge in during this festive season.
Pebble Beach
Pebble Beach Resorts has plenty of seasonal cocktails to choose from, there's no better way to get into the holiday spirit. Learn more here!
Picture Pear-fect featured at Stillwater Bar & Grill, at The Lodge at Pebble Beach:
- 1.5 oz Grey Goose la Poire
- .5 oz Lillet Blonde
- .5 oz lemon juice
- .5 oz Pear Puree
- .5 oz Cinnamon Anise Syrup
- Anise Star garnish
Method: Add all ingredients to a shaker. Shake and strain into a cocktail coupe. Garnish with floating Anise star.
Smokey the Pear featured at The Bench at The Lodge at Pebble Beach:
- .75 oz Espolon Reposado
- .75 oz Amaras Cupreata Mezcal
- 1 oz Pear Puree
- 1 oz lemon juice
- 1 oz Apple Rosemary Syrup
- 3 dashes apple bitters
- Lemon wheel garnish
Method: Prepare fancy rocks glass with half salt rim. Add all ingredients to shaker. Shake and strain into prepared glass. Add fresh ice. Garnish with lemon wheel.
Photo from The Lodge at Pebble Beach
Smoking Rose featured at The Lodge at Pebble Beach:
- 2 oz Bulleit Rye Whiskey
- .75 oz Apple Rosemary Syrup
- 3 dashes apple bitters
- 1 orange twist
- 1 lemon twist
- Luxardo Cherry
- Smoking Rosemary Sprig Garnish
Method: Add rosemary syrup and bitters to craft rocks glass. Express orange and lemon twist into glass. Add Bulleit Rye and king cube. Stir to chill and dilute. Garnish with Luxardo cherry on a pick and smoking rosemary sprig.
Monterey
Candy Cane Martini featured at The Sardine Factory:
- Creme de Cacao
- Stoli Vanilla Vodka
- Peppermint Schnapps
- Candy Cane Pieces for Garnish
Method: Add ingredients, except garnish, into the cocktail shaker. Fill with ice. Shake and strain into a martini glass with a candy cane sugar rim.
Jeffery Morgenthaler's Egg Nog featured at Pearl Hour
- 2 large eggs
- 3 oz superfine or baker's sugar (NOT powdered!)
- 2 oz brandy
- 2 oz spiced rum (I use Sailor Jerry’s)
- 6 oz whole milk
- 4 oz heavy cream
- Whole nutmeg cloves, for garnish
Marina
Horchata Colada featured at Salt Wood Kitchen and Oysterette at The Sanctuary Beach Resort:
- Zacapa 23
- Pineapple
- Rumchata
- Nutmeg
Apple Sour featured at Salt Wood Kitchen and Oysterette at The Sanctuary Beach Resort:
- Apple Bourbon
- Brown Sugar
- Cider
- Lemon
Carmel
Peppermint Espresso Martini featured at Hyatt Carmel Highlands has a seasonal twist on an espresso martini:
- Kahlua
- Stoli Vodka
- Hot Espresso or Cold Brew
- Creme de Menthe
- Crushed Candy Canes
- 3 Whole Coffee Beans for Garnish
Salinas
La Mula featured at Brew-N-Krew is their famous Moscow Mule:
- Blanca Nieves beer
- Apple Notes
- Ginger Beer
- Lime
- Cranberry Juice
- Splash of Agave
Cheermosa featured at Brew-N-Krew:
- Sentaderas Beer
- Real Peaches
- ZumZumTea Peach Apricot Tea Blend
- Orange Juice
If cocktails are not your thing, try any of Brew-N-Krew's beer in a Santa Boot!
Photo from Brew-N-Krew