Food & Drink

The Christmas-Themed Bar of Your Dreams

Craft & Vine is throwing a month-long Christmas Vacation inspired dining experience you don't want to miss.

This is your sign to run (not walk) to Craft & Vine right now. The folks at C&V have decked the place out and created a Christmas wonderland unlike any other. Decor and merriment are inspired by everyone’s favorite holiday classic, Christmas Vacation but there will be plenty of other themes to enjoy: Onesie Party (Dec. 5), Merry Grinchmas (Dec. 12), Ugly Sweater Contest (Dec. 19), Naughty Santa & Elves (Dec. 26), and Kiss 2020 Goodbye with Complimentary Champagne on New Year’s Eve!

The main event of Craftmas? The libations and treats. The cocktail menu features hot, frozen, and classic cocktails even Todd and Margo would enjoy plus festive treats. Here’s some of our top picks:

Peppermint Patty
Peppermint Vodka, Coconut milk, Chocolate Bitters, and Simple Syrup. (Only $7 during happy hour!)
Spinach & Artichoke Dip
Served with Crostinis
The Rudolph
Venison Sausage, Peppadews, San Marzano Sauce, Mozzarella
Ginger Spud
Ginger Rum, Bacon Rum, Sweet Potato Puree, Lemon, Cinnamon, and Orange Spice.
Wood Fired Pretzel Bites
Craft Pimento Cheese Fondue
Clark’s Christmas Bonus
Vodka, Aperol, Cranberry, Orange Juice, Pomegranate, Rosemary Simple Syrup, and Brut Champagne. (serves 4+ people)
Buddy's Coffee & Santa's Cookie Plate
Tullamore Irish Coffee, Maple Whipped Cream, Buona Café Coffee with Assorted Homemade Cookies
Mr. Grinch
Southern Gin, Green Chartreuse, Pimms, Basil, Rosemary Simple Syrup
Confit Duck Leg
Sweet and Sour Braised Duck with Red Cabbage and a Honey Bourbon Glaze
Baby It's Cold Outside
Johnny Walker Black, Carpano Antica, La Valdotaine Amaro
Venison Poutine
Venison Sausage, Cheese Curds, Brown Gravy
Cindy's Cider
1792 Bourbon, Lairds Apple Brandy, C&V Apple Cider
Caliente Coco
The Perfect Boozy Coco - Tequila, Chocolate Mole Bitter, Cayenne, and Dark Chocolate Milk.
Deviled Eggs
Classic Southern Style with a Christmas Twist
Under the Mistletoe
Empress 1908 Gin, Pimms, C&V Beet Shrub, Rosemary Simple Syrup
Allepo Pepper Chex Mix and Honey Roasted Spiced Nuts
Mele Kalikimaka & A Grand Muletide
Ghost Coast Spiced Rum, Five Farms Irish Cream (left) - 229 Vodka, Cranberry Sauce, Lime, Simple Syrup, Ginger Beer (right)

Needless to say, this is the holiday event of the season and the perfect way to wave goodbye to 2020. Be sure to join their nightly waitlist online for an even better experience. See ya there – cheers ya filthy animals!

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