Holiday Cocktail Treats!
By the ViewCrew
By Chris Murphy
I love themed events and seasons. Holiday cocktails are the best as there are so many different flavors we can tap it into: Chocolate, Peppermint, Maple, Eggnog, Cinnamon, Cranberry and more, and everyone has their favorites. ModestoView’s main community focus in December is Rockin’ Holidays as we spend time setting up and then enjoying or music and snow-filled evenings. Fuzio becomes our home base for a couple of weeks and they serve up some of our favorites.
The Grinchtini is a Modesto favorite, made with chocolate liquor, creme de minthe, creme de cacao with a sprinkled rim. Don’t forget to try the lighter Clausmopolitian with a mix of citrus vodka, pomegranate liquor, triple sec, fresh lime and cranberry. For something more for desert, the Christmas Cookie Old Fashioned” With bourbon, brown sugar syrup, black walnut bitters, vanilla extract and a toasted cinnamon stick, tasting like a s’more. Yum. These are must-tries.
Fuzio Bistro, 1020 10th St, Ste 100, Modesto 209-557-9711
@fuziomodesto
Boardroom
If you are ready for a Rat Pack classic holiday season, slip into the swanky Boardroom. Berto and the team are making beautiful drinks to indulge your holiday spirit. In a nod to the classic film White Christmas and the classic tv show Rudolph.
The White Christmas features Silver Rum, Mint, Lime Juice, Cream of Coconut, Simple syrup and Garnished Sprig of Mint and Cranberries. Yum. Run Rudolph, Run will get you going with a great mix of Vodka, Cocao Liqueur, Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur and Espresso. This will help you deliver presents around the world.
For a sweeter finish, check out the Vanilla Vodka, with Cinnamon Syrup, Butterscotch Liqueur, White Chocolate Liqueur & Garnished with Toasted Cinnamon Stick
The Boardroom, 1528 J St. Modesto, 209-409-8665 @theboardroom209
Rivets American Grill
This one from comes from our friends at Rivets as they serve up a Holiday Limoncello Spritz. Starting off over ice, Augie and the team add 2oz Limoncello, 2oz Pomegranate Juice, Pomegranate seeds, then add 1oz Soda and top with Prosecco garnishing with Fresh slice of Lemon. You will feel like it’s Christmas on the Amalfi coast of Italy.
Rivets, 2307 Oakdale Rd, Modesto 209-846-0501 @rivetsgrill
Intermission by Abigail Power
Step back in time at Intermission to enjoy an evening of smooth music, mood lighting, cinematic history, and delicious cocktails. Intermission boasts a cocktail (and mocktail!) menu filled with both classic and unique drinks to enjoy – with a complimentary side of popcorn, of course. This holiday season, we are excited to try the “White Christmas” – a smooth blend of cream, maple, brandy, and cinnamon. Whether it’s an old fashioned, a cosmopolitan, or a holiday special treat, check out Intermission and celebrate 90 years of the State Theatre!
Intermission, 1301 J Street =Thurs 5-9 PM, Fri & Sat 5-11 PM
@intermissionmodesto
Churchkey by Middagh Goodwin
Top Secret Coquito. Egg Nog Lovers rejoice and prepare for this most delicious take on this traditional drink. Using a top-secret recipe for Puerto Rican Egg Nog mixed with White Rum, this might be the best Egg Nog in town.
Then there’s the Santa’s Cap that’s a holiday take on a classic: a cranberry Whiskey Sour with an egg white foam “cap,” a cinnamon dusting, with a rosemary sprig. Taste the holiday flavors and order one for Mrs Claus. Grab one or both after the Celebration of Lights parade or before seeing the Central West Ballet Nutcracker at the Gallo Center.
Churchkey 910 12th Street, Modesto, CA Hours 11 am-9 pm Sun-Thurs 11 am-10 pm Fri-Saturday Holiday Drinks from December 6-31. @churchkeymodesto
Wildfire – by MJ Mangano
Our friends at Wildfire, as the name would imply, are celebrating the holidays with a special hot drink, the Mrs. Claus Special Cocoa. Take a break from your busy season with some tasty holiday warmth worthy of the North Pole.
You must try the Mrs. Clause Special Cocoa with creamy rich hot cocoa, peppermint schnapps, peppermint RumChata with a whipped cream topping.
Wildfire Public House, 1553 Oakdale Rd Modesto 209- 521-8667
@wildfiremodesto
La Morenita, The Original
By Pete & Marykate Grimaldi
When we bounced into La Morenita Mexican Restaurant and Bar for dinner last night, we were greeted as usual by our host and owner, Tee Moran. “Everything behind the bar will put you into the holiday spirit at La Morenita”. With great cocktails and food, Tee and his bar crew will fix your Christmas attitude right up! I couldn’t resist ordering a classic Cadillac Margarita with a holiday twist along with the best Mexican cuisine to be found in north Modesto.
La Morenita Restaurant, 3500 Coffee Rd. Suite #9, Modesto, 209-573-1003
@lamorenitamodesto
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