The Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership and Pittsburgh City Paper have come together with Bacardi on a holiday-themed, month-long cocktail event to support the restaurant scene in Downtown Pittsburgh.
From cinnamon to cocoa, butterscotch to white chocolate, six of the 17 participating restaurants are offering up hot cocktails that will keep you warm while exploring the Downtown Holiday Market or lounging at home watching the latest holiday special. Along with cocktails, you can also find a special menu pairing already picked out for you.
August Henry’s Burger Bar
946 Penn Ave., augusthenrys.comToasty Cocoa
Grey Goose Vodka, cinnamon infused cocoa, Grand Marnier, and whipped topping. Served hot or chilled and available for takeout.Menu pairing
Prosciutto & Peach Flatbread: Prosciutto, bacon, goat cheese, grilled peaches, bourbon sauce, roasted shallots, basil, and balsamic.Jingle Bar at Market Square
20 Market Square, Instagram.com/popuppgh Chocolate Scotch
Dewars White Label, butterscotch, housemade hot cocoa, and toasted marshmallows.Menu pairing
Salted caramel or white chocolate macadamia nut biscotti from Enrico’s in the Strip District.Ski Lodge by Creatives Drink x Market Street Grocery
435 Market St., marketsstreetgrocery.com Yule Tide Toddy
Dewars White Label, pear, honey, lemon, and Christmas tea. Takeout only.The Commoner
620 William Penn Place, thecommonerpgh.comWhy Mrs. Claus Moved Out …
Dewar’s Scotch hot chocolate, Bailey’s Bourbon whipped cream, graham cracker sprinkle.Menu pairing
Cheesecake Custard with passion fruit, blueberry, and streusel.The Simple Greek
431 Market St., thesimplegreek.comMrs. Claus’ Spiked Cider
Apple cider, apple juice, Fireball whiskey, Dewar’s Scotch, Bacardi 151, cinnamon, topped with whipped cream and garnished with a cinnamon stick. Menu pairing
Rizogolo: Gooey rice pudding made in house from scratch.The Speckled Egg
Inside Union Trust Building at 501 Grant St., thespeckledeggpgh.com Coquettish Latte
Coconut washed Grey Goose Vodka, Maggie's Farm Spiced Rum, Commonplace espresso, holiday coquito syrup, and choice of milk.Menu pairing
Croque Cubain: Jambon, mojo pork, swiss cheese, house pickle, mustard, mornay, sunny side up egg on French bread.Please drink responsibly. These cocktails are part of the Downtown Cocktail Trail, which runs until Dec. 31. All restaurants are following strict COVID-safety guidelines and each cocktail and menu pairing is available to-go.
