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Sure, it's possible to get that festival feeling by drinking nog straight out of the carton, but this map is celebrating the slightly swankier (and arguably more social) ways to swig the spirit this year. Presenting nine seasonal cocktails that light up the town, ranging from a yam-infused rum drink to a blend that's basically praline pie in a glass. And for those who don't exactly feel merry and bright this time of year, Circa 1886 is serving up a Holiday Healer.

If your favorite bar whips up a mind-blowing hot toddy that was overlooked, make a case for it in the comments.

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The Cocktail Club

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The One-Night Yam combines sweet potato puree, spiced rum, Benedictine, and cream for a cocktail reminiscent of the decadent sweet potato casserole. A toasty marshmallow tops this tasty holiday drink.
479 King St., Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 724-9411
(843) 724-9411

Burwell's Stone Fire Grill

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To address those visions of sugar plums dancing, the restaurant created the Plum Candy Cosmo, a sweet mix of ginger liqueur, plum brandy, rum, and house sour, tied together with candy foam float.
14 Market Street, Charleston, SC 29402
43-737-8700
43-737-8700

The Fat Hen

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The Nutty Confederate is a praline pie in drink form. The more subtle take on the dessert offers a creamy blend of Frangelico, chambord, cream, and locally made pecan liqueur.
3140 Maybank Hwy, Johns Island, SC 29455
(843) 559-9090
(843) 559-9090

Tristan Restaurant

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The Ramón Pumpkin, a cordial-type cocktail, takes a spicy spin on classic autumn flavors with Espolon Reposado, Grand Marnier, Orange Bitters, and pumpkin spices.
10 Linguard Street, Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 534-2155
(843) 534-2155

The Original Ms. Rose's Fine Food & Cocktails

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The restaurant enriches a classic bourbon with cinnamon and honey for the holidays. The sweet drink gets added richness from mildly tart cider and vanilla.
1090 Sam Rittenberg Blvd, Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 766-0223
(843) 766-0223

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The Gin Joint

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Santa’s Whiskers, the place’s spin on Satan’s Whiskers, highlights the smokier characteristics of Old Saint Nick (from the chimney, of course) with orange juice, gin, Laphroag scotch.
182 E Bay St., Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 513-5264
(843) 513-5264

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Circa 1886 Restaurant

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The Holiday Healer sets you in the holiday spirit with Ciountreau, gin, lemon juice, Lillet Blanc, and a little absinthe.
149 Wentworth St, Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 853-7828
(843) 853-7828

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Carter's Kitchen

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The restaurant adds warmth to their housemade hot apple cider with Sea Island spiced rum and cozy apple jack brandy.
148 Civitas St, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
843.284.0840
843.284.0840

Stars Rooftop

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Bartenders at the restaurant experiment with their homemade eggnog every holiday season. This year expect a festive fig and cherry compote and fruit infused bourbons to make their way into the classic drink.
495 King St, Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 577-0100
(843) 577-0100

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The Cocktail Club

479 King St., Charleston, SC 29401
The One-Night Yam combines sweet potato puree, spiced rum, Benedictine, and cream for a cocktail reminiscent of the decadent sweet potato casserole. A toasty marshmallow tops this tasty holiday drink.
479 King St., Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 724-9411
(843) 724-9411

Burwell's Stone Fire Grill

14 Market Street, Charleston, SC 29402
To address those visions of sugar plums dancing, the restaurant created the Plum Candy Cosmo, a sweet mix of ginger liqueur, plum brandy, rum, and house sour, tied together with candy foam float.
14 Market Street, Charleston, SC 29402
43-737-8700
43-737-8700

The Fat Hen

3140 Maybank Hwy, Johns Island, SC 29455
The Nutty Confederate is a praline pie in drink form. The more subtle take on the dessert offers a creamy blend of Frangelico, chambord, cream, and locally made pecan liqueur.
3140 Maybank Hwy, Johns Island, SC 29455
(843) 559-9090
(843) 559-9090

Tristan Restaurant

10 Linguard Street, Charleston, SC 29401
The Ramón Pumpkin, a cordial-type cocktail, takes a spicy spin on classic autumn flavors with Espolon Reposado, Grand Marnier, Orange Bitters, and pumpkin spices.
10 Linguard Street, Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 534-2155
(843) 534-2155

The Original Ms. Rose's Fine Food & Cocktails

1090 Sam Rittenberg Blvd, Charleston, SC 29407
The restaurant enriches a classic bourbon with cinnamon and honey for the holidays. The sweet drink gets added richness from mildly tart cider and vanilla.
1090 Sam Rittenberg Blvd, Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 766-0223
(843) 766-0223

The Gin Joint

182 E Bay St., Charleston, SC 29401
Santa’s Whiskers, the place’s spin on Satan’s Whiskers, highlights the smokier characteristics of Old Saint Nick (from the chimney, of course) with orange juice, gin, Laphroag scotch.
182 E Bay St., Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 513-5264
(843) 513-5264

Circa 1886 Restaurant

149 Wentworth St, Charleston, SC 29401
The Holiday Healer sets you in the holiday spirit with Ciountreau, gin, lemon juice, Lillet Blanc, and a little absinthe.
149 Wentworth St, Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 853-7828
(843) 853-7828

Carter's Kitchen

148 Civitas St, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
The restaurant adds warmth to their housemade hot apple cider with Sea Island spiced rum and cozy apple jack brandy.
148 Civitas St, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
843.284.0840
843.284.0840

Stars Rooftop

495 King St, Charleston, SC 29403
Bartenders at the restaurant experiment with their homemade eggnog every holiday season. This year expect a festive fig and cherry compote and fruit infused bourbons to make their way into the classic drink.
495 King St, Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 577-0100
(843) 577-0100

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