19 Dec 22nD–Dec 28th, 2022 phoenixnewtimes.com phoenix new Times | cONTeNTs | feeDBacK | OPiNiON | NeWs | feaTuRe | NighT+Day | culTuRe | film | cafe | music | More Than a Miracle Get in the holiday spirit at these 5 metro Phoenix pop-up bars. BY RUDRI PATEL ’T is the season, right? Time for family, friends, and getting your holiday cocktail on at these fun pop-up bars around the Valley. Along with classics like Miracle Bar and Sippin’ Santa, we have a few brand new bars taking the festive plunge this year, so be prepared to relax, unwind, and enjoy seasonal drinks before your favorite pop-up goes away. Check out these five holiday-themed bars popping up around metro Phoenix and raise your glass to the 2022 holiday season. Bar Blitzen at Culinary Dropout 149 South Farmer Avenue, Tempe 480-240-1601 Bar Blitzen — Culinary Dropout’s first holiday pop-up bar — is open for those who want to celebrate the season. Some of the drink items featured are the Junior and Mrs. Mint made with vanilla-infused vodka, creamy white chocolate, and peppermint schnapps and the Polar Espresso-Oh Martini with espresso- infused vodka, cold brew, and Spanish vanilla. Other specials include whiskey and doughnuts and a spiced pear cosmopolitan. Pair these drinks with bar favorites like onion rings, buffalo wings, pork belly nachos, or a pretzel with provolone fondue. Drink these fun libations while trying your luck with some outdoor games. This new bar is open now until Tuesday, January 2, starting at 4 p.m. daily. Drinks start at $13. No reservations are needed and walk-ins are welcome. Blue Blitzen at Blue Hound Kitchen & Cocktails 2 East Jefferson Street 602-258-0231 It wouldn’t be the holiday season if Blue Hound Kitchen & Cocktails didn’t bring back their festive pop-up bar, Blue Blitzen. Choose from Cousin Eddie’s White Loafers, a cocktail featuring homemade eggnog, bourbon, cognac, and rum, and Christmas in Killarney, a drink made with Irish whiskey and spiced pear liqueur. Take your drinking to the next level by renting a snow globe winter igloo that seats up to six. Games and vinyl records are provided, as well as blankets in case you want to cozy up to that special someone. Igloos start at $50 with a $200 minimum for food and drink. Blue Blitzen is open now until Monday, December 26, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. from Sunday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to midnight on Saturday and Sunday. Igloos are available for 90-minute rentals through Saturday, December 24, starting at 5:30 p.m. Miracle at Floor 13 15 East Monroe Street 602-396-7168 The original holiday pop-up bar, Miracle, has landed at Floor 13 atop the Hilton Garden Inn in downtown Phoenix. Highlights on the drink menu include the Christmapolitan, a cocktail featuring vodka, elderflower, dry vermouth, spiced cranberry sauce, lime, and rosemary mist, along with hot buttered rum, mulled wine, and the Grandma Got Ran Over By T-Rex, a vodka and orange liqueur tipple. For those who love shots, there is a nice version with rum, peppermint tea, and Get a taste of the holidays at Culinary Dropout’s Bar Blitzen. Culinary Dropout | CHOW BELLA | t Café >> p 20
