{"id":15994,"date":"2020-02-01T09:00:11","date_gmt":"2020-02-01T09:00:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/?p=15994"},"modified":"2020-01-27T17:00:05","modified_gmt":"2020-01-27T17:00:05","slug":"saugatucks-winter-craft-cocktails-drinks-to-warm-you-up","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/saugatucks-winter-craft-cocktails-drinks-to-warm-you-up\/","title":{"rendered":"Saugatuck\u2019s Winter Craft Cocktails &#038; Drinks To Warm You Up"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!--column 50-50 column--><!--group 0 group--><!--part 0 part--><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-9507 size-blog_full_width\" title=\"Winter Cocktails Warm You Up - One for you and 4 of your friends!\" src=\"https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/SaltOfTheEarth-760x507.jpg\" alt=\"winter craft cocktails to warm you up are lined up on the bar in every shape and size glass\" width=\"760\" height=\"507\" srcset=\"https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/SaltOfTheEarth-760x507.jpg 760w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/SaltOfTheEarth-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/SaltOfTheEarth-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/SaltOfTheEarth-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/SaltOfTheEarth-940x627.jpg 940w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/SaltOfTheEarth-330x220.jpg 330w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/SaltOfTheEarth-520x347.jpg 520w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/SaltOfTheEarth-480x320.jpg 480w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/SaltOfTheEarth-50x33.jpg 50w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/SaltOfTheEarth.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12403 size-blog_full_width\" title=\"Winter Cocktails Warm You Up - Bourbon is always a great winter cocktail ingredient!\" src=\"https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/bowdies_drinks10745-760x507.jpg\" alt=\"this winter craft cocktail looks as warm as it feels, golden and bourbon colored in a short cocktail glass with a little swizzle in it\" width=\"760\" height=\"507\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7714 size-full\" title=\"Winter Cocktails Warm You Up - Sip Something wonderful at Lucy's\" src=\"https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/LucysKitchen.jpg\" alt=\"sign in front of green Victorian building reads Lucy's Little Kitchen on a snowy day\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/LucysKitchen.jpg 640w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/LucysKitchen-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/LucysKitchen-330x248.jpg 330w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/LucysKitchen-520x390.jpg 520w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/LucysKitchen-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/LucysKitchen-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/LucysKitchen-480x360.jpg 480w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/LucysKitchen-44x33.jpg 44w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/LucysKitchen-360x270.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-15796 size-blog_full_width\" title=\"Sleigh Rides At Virtue Cider\" src=\"https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/VirtueSleigh-760x507.jpg\" alt=\"2 white horses pull a red sleigh full of people through the snowy countryside\" width=\"760\" height=\"507\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-885 size-blog_full_width\" title=\"Winter Cocktails Warm You Up - The Christy Suite is the perfect place to warm up at Wickwood Inn\" src=\"https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/christy-fireplace-760x507.jpg\" alt=\"bed and breakfast room with a 4 poster bed with fine linens, 2 comfy arm chairs, a coffee table, an ottoman and a fireplace with fine art paintings on the walls\" width=\"760\" height=\"507\" srcset=\"https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/christy-fireplace-760x507.jpg 760w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/christy-fireplace-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/christy-fireplace-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/christy-fireplace-940x627.jpg 940w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/christy-fireplace-330x220.jpg 330w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/christy-fireplace-520x346.jpg 520w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/christy-fireplace-480x320.jpg 480w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/christy-fireplace-49x33.jpg 49w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/christy-fireplace.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<!-- tbc_section_separator --> <!--column 50-50 column--><!--group 0 group--><!--part 1 part--><\/p>\n<h2>Winter Craft Cocktails Of Saugatuck!<\/h2>\n<p>We crave winter craft cocktails this time of year. \u00a0During the wintertime, a cold, crisp beer just sounds chilling. \u00a0And a glass of wine simply won\u2019t make the cut. \u00a0But a craft cocktail could easily raise on eyebrow with interest! \u00a0You had a long day of snowshoeing sand dunes. \u00a0Shops were explored. \u00a0You ate at one of Saugatuck\u2019s incredible eateries. \u00a0Now, sit back and relax with one of these tasty winter drinks. \u00a0They warm from your nose to your toes.<\/p>\n<h3>Bloody Mary from <a href=\"https:\/\/thesouthernermi.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Southerner<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>The Southerner is one of our favorite places to get craft cocktails!\u00a0 Hands down!\u00a0 They create masterful drinks to go with the incredible down home Southern Comfort food.\u00a0 Making a good Bloody Mary is an art.\u00a0 Theirs is made form scratch and topped with all sorts of things from ordinary celery to asparagus, carrots, pickles and sardines.\u00a0 And while you&#8217;re there, why not try one of the best Margaritas in town.\u00a0 The aged tequila really makes a difference in the taste.\u00a0 Wow!<\/p>\n<h3>Inhibited from <a href=\"https:\/\/bowdieschophouse.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bowdie\u2019s ChopHouse<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Bowdie\u2019s is everything you want in a steakhouse. Warm &amp; inviting atmosphere, high end prime cuts of meat, and a world-class cocktail list. Even if you aren\u2019t looking for a steak dinner, you should still head in and grab a drink at the bar. One of their drinks, Inhibited, almost falls into the category of dessert instead of a cocktail. Vodka is shaken with vanilla simple syrup, Baileys, Kahlua, espresso, and coconut. Head in for this dessert on a chilly winter night. \u00a0You feel warm and cozy long after you finish your drink.<\/p>\n<h3>The Bison from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.coppercraftdistillery.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CopperCraft Distillery<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Saugatuck\u2019s local distillery is definitely the first place to visit if you are looking for winter craft cocktails. Their chic and modern tasting room in downtown Saugatuck boasts an incredible cocktail list. \u00a0CopperCraft makes them with their own Gin, Vodka, Run, and Straight Bourbon. From sweet and citrusy to smooth and smokey there is a cocktail for everyone on their list. Picking one cocktail from CopperCraft Distillery is one of the hardest decisions you\u2019ll make in a while! The Bison is made with CopperCrafts own Straight Bourbon. \u00a0They blend it with apple balsamic, basil, maple-brown sugar, and ginger beer, served on the rocks. This cocktail is herbaceous, sweet, and perfectly unique.<\/p>\n<h3>Smoke &amp; Mirrors from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.saltoftheearthfennville.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Salt of the Earth<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Farm-to-table isn\u2019t something out of the ordinary in Saugatuck. Plenty of restaurants, bars, and vineyards use locally sourced and sustainable ingredients in their dishes. So when we say that Salt of the Earth is the best farm-to-table spot, you know it is really good. Enjoy this rustic eatery in Fennville and explore their craft cocktails. \u00a0They&#8217;re made with some of the most unique and delicious ingredients around. There&#8217;s no Jack &amp; Coke or a Moscow Mule here, but there&#8217;s something much more special. Smoke &amp; Mirrors is a modern twist on a classic Manhattan. Rye whiskey is mixed with sweet vermouth, lapsang souchong syrup, amaro montenegro, and molasses bitters. \u00a0It&#8217;s all for a smooth and smokey drink that is perfect to sip and swirl on a chilly day.<\/p>\n<h3>Mulled Cider at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.virtuecider.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Virtue Cider<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>A grown-up version of apple cider, you crave Virtue Cider\u2019s Mulled Cider any day the temperature drops below 50. Head into the cozy, rustic taproom and relax with a glass. \u00a0Or, head out for a little winter adventure and let their Mulled Cider keep you warm and toasty. Take off on a snowshoe expedition around the property. \u00a0Or, maybe go for a romantic sleigh ride before cozying up by one of their bonfires for a perfect afternoon activity. \u00a0And then, enjoy one of these craft cocktails before they are off the seasonal menu.<\/p>\n<h3>Margarita from <a href=\"https:\/\/sauggydollarbar.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lucy\u2019s Sauggy Dollar Bar<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>The sister restaurant to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.everydaypeoplecafe.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Everyday People Cafe<\/a>, Lucy\u2019s Sauggy Dollar Bar offers a little slice of summer any day of the year. Grab a tropical drink made with your choice of liquor off their extensive tequila and rum lists. Lucy\u2019s is regarded hands-down as the best Margarita in town. \u00a0It will make you feel bright and summery even on the coldest of days.<\/p>\n<h3>Smoked Old Fashioned from <a href=\"https:\/\/pumpernickelssaugatuck.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pumpernickels<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>A good Old Fashioned is hard to come by and a perfect one is almost impossible. \u00a0And yet, Pumpernickels in downtown Saugatuck has mastered the art of the Old Fashioned. Create one of your own winter craft cocktails by choosing your liquor of choice, preferred bitters, and wood chips. \u00a0Then allow their incredible bartenders to cultivate a one-of-a-kind masterpiece before your very eyes. Adjust your perfect blend to be a little fruity with peach bitters or a bit on the savory side with hickory wood chips.<\/p>\n<h2>More Makers Of Winter Craft Cocktails Near Saugatuck<\/h2>\n<p>Gone are the days of sugar-rush margaritas and watered-down mixed drinks. \u00a0The art of creating a perfectly balanced cocktail is here and alive. Craft cocktails are the future. \u00a0And, we know where to find the best of the best right here in Saugatuck. If you fall in love with Saugatuck\u2019s craft cocktails and want to explore some more, take a look at our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/u\/0\/viewer?mid=1VRupY43by--DJhuzSIjQ7fJM4jyBBPmb&amp;ll=42.468501686040106%2C-86.02752779999997&amp;z=10\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Craft Cocktail Map<\/a>. With bars, vineyards, distilleries, and bartenders all around town you\u2019ll feel toasty in no time!<\/p>\n<h2>Reserve Your Winter Getaway To Wickwood Today<\/h2>\n<p>Can\u2019t wait to taste all of Saugatuck\u2019s best winter cocktails? Join us at the cozy Wickwood Inn for a mid-winter getaway. Don\u2019t miss your opportunity to explore everything Saugatuck has to offer.<a href=\"https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/rooms\/christy-suite\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Reserve your rooms today!<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; Winter Craft Cocktails Of Saugatuck! We crave winter craft cocktails this time of year. \u00a0During the wintertime, a cold, crisp beer just sounds chilling. \u00a0And a glass of wine simply won\u2019t make the cut. \u00a0But a craft cocktail could easily raise on eyebrow with interest! \u00a0You had a long day of snowshoeing sand dunes. 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