108 W Kinzie St (btwn Clark St & LaSalle Blvd), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · River North · 247 tips and reviews
Mary Kay Hardcastle: Eater says try the Cookie Cutter ($11) made with gingerbread rooibos tea-infused Herredura reposado, Ferrand Curacao, lemon, Negra Modelo beer and garnished with bourbon smoked sugar and orange peel.
American Restaurant · Village of Lake Bluff · 21 tips and reviews
Mary Kay Hardcastle: Eater says try the Squash Toddy ($10), version of a hot toddy made with made with squash puree, maple syrup, apple brandy, rye whiskey and lemon juice, and cinnamon.
2624 N Lincoln Ave (at W Wrightwood Ave), Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Lincoln Park · 90 tips and reviews
Mary Kay Hardcastle: Eater says try The La Catrina ($13) a warming concoction of Reposado tequila, Punt e Mes, lemon, ginger syrup, and chocolate bitters.
Mary Kay Hardcastle: Eater says try the Barrel Aged Hum Punch, made with Weller 7-year bourbon, Hum Spirit, Rare Tea Co. Gingerbread Rooibus, and cherry sour.
New American Restaurant · Wicker Park · 100 tips and reviews
Mary Kay Hardcastle: Eater says try the Pioneer ($12), made with pine needle whiskey, campari and citrus.One of the only drinks you'll find that comes closer to a Christmas tree than a Christmas cookie
619 W Randolph St (at N Desplaines St.), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · West Loop · 127 tips and reviews
Mary Kay Hardcastle: Eater says try The Maiden and The Huntsman ($12). Chief mixologist Lynn House this wintery concoction with Campo de Encanto, Pernod, Absinthe, sparkling wine, Anjou pear, and caraway.