Your guide to drinking in metro Atlanta over the holidays

The Mercury's hot buttered rum uses local ingredients found at the Ponce City farmers market. Photo Courtesy of The Mercury

By Yvonne Zusel

Dec 15, 2016

It's cold out there -- what better way to warm up than with a drink? Check out these local spots for drinks with holiday cheer, or make your own cocktail with a holiday twist:

Drink hot toddies and spiked cocoa at the Atlanta bars

Make merry with the punch at these Atlanta bars

Try these 5 seasonal cocktails from Alpharetta bars

Check out these local holiday beer events

Five hard ciders to try and where to find them

Toast to the holidays at Miracle on Monroe pop-up cocktail bar in Midtown

Try the boozy hot chocolate at Cafe Intermezzo

Warm up at Atlanta bars with drinks that come set on fire

Try seasonal cocktails at Yebo Ski Haus

Drink rare bourbon at this New Year's Eve dinner

Learn how to make the perfect vodka and whiskey drinks from Brush Sushi Izakaya bar manager Jeff Banks

Make your own:

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About the Author

Yvonne Zusel

Yvonne Zusel has been with the AJC since 2010. She worked on the digital news and food and dining teams before joining the arts & entertainment team.

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