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Winter Cocktails to try in Winston-Salem

Discover five local spots with a festive winter menu.

WStoday: Winter drink menu from Cin Cin Burger Bar

We’re totally drooling over these drinks

Photo by Cin Cin Burger Bar via Instagram

When it comes to the food and bev scene in the Twin City, there is no shortage of amazing bartenders. With chilly temperatures on the horizon and festivities happening around the city, we’ve gathered eight wintry drinks to try during your next outing.

  • Cin Cin Burger Bar | “Sugar Cookie Martini” combines Baileys, vodka, milk, whipped cream, sugar cookie, and sprinkles | “Jack Frost” contains Bacardi, Malibu, coconut milk, lime juice, simple syrup, and a drop of blue food coloring
  • Downtown Grille | “Pomegranate Spritz Cocktail” combines gin, lime, Kaffir lime, pomegranate, simple syrup, soda splash, and thyme | “Apple Cider Bellini” is made with vodka, mulled spiced cider, and a champagne float
WStoday: Winter drink menu collage from bars in Winston-Salem

Not all gifts come in a wrapping, some just come in a fancy cocktail glass.

Photos by East of Texas to the left, The Remedy at the top right, Downtown Grille at the bottom right

  • East of Texas | “Winter Flower Margarita” combines Reposado tequila, elderflower liqueur, Aperol, lime, and simple syrup | “Candy Cane Martini” combines Tito’s vodka, house-made white chocolate mocha, peppermint Schnapps & Bailey’s, and is rimmed with candy cane sprinkles.
  • The Remedy | “GIN’gerBread Old Fashioned” combines Chemist cask-aged gin, gingerbread, and vanilla rye | “Winter Wonderland” is made with Blanco tequila, white cranberry, and coconut.

If you’re looking for more winter activities to do around the city, we’ve got some recommendations for you.

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