A traditional Puerto Rican drink, Pubstreet’s Coquito cocktail is a great way to infuse a little culture into your winter doldrums, with its intoxicating mix of dark rum, cinnamon, nutmeg, and coconut milk.
Pubstreet, Pleasantville
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Add a little shine to the season with this ruby drink featuring a base of Hornitos Platas tequila spiked with Domaine de Canton ginger liqueur, a squeeze of lime, and a splash of bright-red pomegranate juice.
Half Moon, Dobbs Ferry
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Inject some levity into the dead of winter with this bracing combination of vodka and red wine enlivened with winter-spiced syrup, pear liquor, soda, and a dash of lemon juice for brightness.
Divino Cucina Italiana, Hastings-on-Hudson
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There’s no need for a plateful of figgy pudding when tucking into this sweet, seasonal beverage featuring fig-infused spiced vodka laced with ginger beer, soda, and a hint of lime.
Birdsall House, Peekskill
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