January 15, 2026

Festive Holiday Cocktails to Try This Season

Holiday cocktails bring color to darker days and a welcome warmth from within. At 19 Cleveland in SoHo, the season inspires a citrus-forward, spice-kissed menu, balanced and crafted for lingering conversations, shared rounds, and unexpectedly long nights out.

What makes a holiday drink feel festive

The best holiday drinks tend to balance warming spices with seasonal ingredients. Winter menus have deep flavors, from dark spirits to punchy citrus. These elements create winter cocktails that are cozy without feeling heavy.

Welcome winter with citrus cocktails

Citrus is a seasonal winter fruit that cuts through cold air and rich food.

Citrus holiday cocktails work because they stay bright when everything else feels heavy and gloomy.

These are our favorite citrus-flavored holiday alcoholic drinks:

• Limonana / Rimonana: arak, lemon, and mint
• Pomparol: mezcal, aperol, grapefruit, and lime
• Midnight Spritz: ume, prosecco, and orange garnish
• Spicy Margarita: lime and jalapeño

Spices take the lead this season

The secret ingredient for warming from the inside out is spice. Spiced holiday drinks lean on cinnamon, chili, dark spirits, and slow sipping.

At 19 Cleveland, our top cozy winter cocktails pair naturally with warm plates and long conversations:

• Red Hot Chilli Berry: bourbon, strawberry, jalapeño, cucumber
• Nitro Martini: vodka, coffee, baileys, cinnamon
• Disaronno Sour: amaretto, lemon, bitters, foam

Signature Drinks at 19 Cleveland

Some nights start with drinks and end with food. Others do the opposite. At 19 Cleveland, winter service combines holiday cocktails with warm plates and late-night energy.

Seasonal drinks like Midnight Spritz, Pomparol, Limonana, Spicy Margarita, and Nitro Martini lead the winter menu, alongside a wine list that stretches from France and Italy to Lebanon, Greece, and Napa, plus regional beers like Goldstar and Schnitt and classics like Peroni. The bar runs through dinner, brunch, and late night, giving the room its steady rhythm.

Pairing is part of the experience:

• Citrus-forward drinks lift hummus, burrata, and fried calamari.
• Spiced cocktails sit naturally beside mushroom cigars, shawarma, and schnitzel.
• Wine and bubbles stretch mezze into something longer than a meal.
• Mezze turns holiday cocktails into an evening, not a stop.

Bright Drinks. Warm Nights.

Frequently Asked Questions

A good holiday cocktail balances citrus, spice, and depth. Drinks like Limonana, Midnight Spritz, and Nitro Martini show how brightness and warmth can live in the same glass. Explore more on the drinks menu.

Yes. The bar rotates seasonal drinks through winter, featuring citrus, spice, espresso, and dark spirits. For current highlights, check the bar or contact us.

Guest favorites include Spicy Margarita, Pomparol, Nitro Martini, Limonana, and Midnight Spritz. Find your favorite in our drinks menu.

About the Author

Written by the 19 Cleveland culinary team, led by Michelin-trained chef Asaf Maoz and founders with deep roots in New York hospitality. Serving SoHo since 2018, the team brings a modern Mediterranean approach shaped for city life.

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