The holidays are a great time for cocktails in New York City. Bars and restaurants pull out all the stops to create cold weather classics, decadent punches, rich toddies and crisp drinks inspired by the winter market. Many have funny names, and a few have great stories to go along with them. Here’s a list of ten must-try holiday cocktails in NYC right now:
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10 Must-Try NYC Holiday Cocktails
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The Bear Claw at Dutch Kills
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The Krampus at Berlyn
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The Gumtree Toddy at Vandaag
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The Cranberry Cobbler at PDT
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The Brandy Milk Punch at Rye
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The Brandy Alejandro at Tipsy Parson
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Rolf's Eggnog
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The First Snow at Schiller's
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The Hard Cocoa at Jo's
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The Mulled Wine at Keens
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