Booze

What to Order at the Miracle Pop-Up Christmas Bars

‘Tis the season to be merry — and delicious libations can certainly help lighten the proverbial holiday mood. Enter Miracle Pop-Up, a whole series of bars across the country (and internationally) that transform into seasonal wonderlands every November.

Walk into a Miracle Pop-Up, and it feels like the North Pole — an explosion of tinsel and trees and twinkly lights. The menus are the same from bar to bar (though the decor varies), and feature an array of themed drinks to give you that warm, fuzzy feeling.

To help you navigate the holiday menus, here’s a list of Miracle Pop-Up cocktails that are vegan-friendly! Happy drinking!

Jolly Koala
Gin, Vermouth, Pine-cardamom-sage Cordial

On Dasher
Bourbon, Mezcal, Sweet Vermouth, Spiced Hibiscus, Burlesque Bitters, Lemon

Bad Santa (served hot)
Mulled Red Wine, Tawny Port, Orange Liqueur, Christmas Spices

Yippie Ki Yay Mother F****r!
Blend of Four Rums, Pumpkin-Almond Orgeat, Lime, Angostura Bitters

Naughty Shot
Bourbon, Cinnamon

Miracle Pop-Up has locations in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, Washington and Wisconsin. You can search for local locations here.

Miracle Pop-Up also has a sister series of tiki-themed bars called Sippin’ Santa. If you hit up one of these tropically-inspired spots, here are the vegan-friendly drinks offered there:

Parrot in a Pear Tree
Blanco Tequila, Pear Liqueur, Applejack, Lime Juice, Parrot Mix, Black Walnut Bitters

Brah Humbug (served hot)
Scotch, Drambuie, Mulled Malbec Wine Syrup

Blitzen Bowl (for two)
Jamaican & Demerara Rums, Allspice Dram, Apricot Brandy, Tuaca, Lime Juice, Ginger Syrup

Runaway Sleigh
London Dry Gin, Cranberry-Sage Syrup, Lime Juice

Endless Summer Swizzle
Plantation OFTD Rum, Lime Juice, Nutmeg Syrup, Benedictine, Angostura Bitters

Sippin’ Santa has locations in Alabama, Arizona, California, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Texas and Washington. You can search for local locations here.

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Hannah Sentenac

A wizard of words, lover of all living things and vegan mac 'n cheese master, Hannah is the vegan girl behind bharmless.com. Her writing has appeared in Live Happy magazine, the Miami New Times, OneGreenPlanet.com, MindBodyGreen.com, FoodRevolution.org and numerous other publications and websites. She's obsessed with vegan pizza and crop tops, the holidays, and all things Los Angeles. You can reach Hannah directly at hannah@bharmless.com.

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