York Gin Cocktails in York this Christmas
12 days, 12 fabulous bars, 12 delicious cocktails.
Every day, from 12 to 23 December, we introduced you to a brilliant York bar and their uniquely fabulous festive York Gin cocktail.
If you're in York, try to make sure you visit any or all of these great places:
Middletons, Impossible, The Star Inn The City, Kennedy's, SOPHiE, Sotano, 22 Yards, Dough-Eyed Pizza, Forest, Plonkers and Social 8.
Cheers!
Day 1: December 12th
Middletons Hotel, Skeldergate, YO1 6DU
Cocktail: Santa’s Little Helper
A playful, festive, fruity and very Christmassy cocktail.
Ingredients:
York Gin Roman Fruit. St Germaine Elderflower. Cranberry juice. Lemonade. Marshmallow reindeer!
About Middletons Hotel
A beautiful collection of listed 17th Century buildings nestled around a courtyard garden.
An unrivalled architectural gem, steeped in history, Middletons is a quiet haven - just a stone’s throw from the bustling historic centre of York.
The bar is comfortably modern - and renowned for its range of superb cocktails and Thwaites beers. The ideal place to start the cocktail trail.
Find out more about Middletons
Day 2: December 13th
Impossible Wonderbar, St Helen's Square, YO1 8QN
Cocktail: White Terry's Chocolate Martini
An indulgent, rich and thoroughly delicious chocolate cocktail from the home of Terry's Chocolate Orange.
Ingredients:
York Gin Chocolate & Orange. Crème de Cacao. Dark Mozart. A Secret Terry's chocolate mix!
About Impossible Wonderbar and Tea Rooms.
An incredible listed building - the original home of the Terry's Chocolate Orange - the Terry's inscription is still prominent on the front windows.
Inside, the building has been meticiously and imaginatively reimagined as a luxurious cocktail bar of dreams.
The beautifully-crafted central island is where the famous range of cocktails springs to life!
Find out more about Impossible
Day 3: December 14th
Kennedy's, YO1 8AX
Cocktail: Chocolate Orange Martini
There's something that shouts Christmas when you add chocolate with Baileys. IT'S CHRISTMAAAAAS!.
Ingredients:
York Gin Chocolate & Orange. Baileys. Kaluha. Milk. Chocolate powder.
About Kennedy's
For the last 20 years, Kennedy’s has been an independent go-to for original cocktails, live music and great home-cooked food.
At the centre of the thriving historic quarter of Little Stonegate, it's a must-visit for any trip to York.
Find out more about Kennedy's
Day 4: December 15th
SOPHiE, YO1 8AX
Cocktail: York Gin Black Forest Fizz by SOPHiE
There's a definite wintry feel to this one - the Black Forest in a glass!
Ingredients:
York Gin London Dry. Lemon Juice. Blackberry Syrup. Soda. Garnish: Blackberries & Cinnamon.
About SOPHiE
Overlooking the River Ouse on Lendal Bridge, SOPHiE's is a delightfully quirky building with its own garden too.
Famous for fabulous coffee, cakes and cocktails, it has some of the best river views in town too.
Find out more about SOPHiE
Day 5: December 16th
Sotano, YO1 8AX
Cocktail: I'm Dreaming of a White Lady
It's all about the Mediterranean sunshine with this cocktail - with lemons and roses. Ahh summer!
Ingredients:
York Gin Mediterranean Lemon. Italicus liqueur. Egg white. Lemon. Gomme. Muddled rosemary.
About Sotano
An authentic and laid back independent tapas bar and restaurant on thriving Little Stonegate.
With an unrivalled Spanish wine list, Mediterranean small dishes and classically inspired cocktails.
Find out more about Sotano
Day 6: December 17th
22 Yards, YO1 7EN
Cocktail: Spiced Apple Gin Martini
An elegantly festive and delicious twist on the Martini.
Ingredients:
York Gin Spiced Apple. Cranberries soaked in Grand Marnier. Martini Bianco. Garnish: Gilt dehydrated apple slice.
About 22 Yards
A cosy, stylish wine bar and merchants directly opposite York Minster. A beautiful yet relaxing space in the historic Georgian splendour of High Petergate.
Find out more about 22 Yards
Day 7: December 18th
Dough Eyed, YO1 8RT
Cocktail: Gin Basil Smash
Kermit said: 'It's not easy being green.' But he'd never drunk a Gin Basil Smash from Dough Eyed. It's easy on the tastebuds. Very easy!
Ingredients:
York Gin London Dry. Lemon juice. Sugar syrup. Basil leaves. Ice.
About Dough Eyed
Contemporary Neopolitan pizza - some of best pizzas in the city and beyond. Pizza lovers have to stop here!
And cocktails made with passion, flair and a love of flavour.
You know it makes sense to make a beeline for Dough Eyed on Jubbergate between Shambles Market and Parliament Street.
Find out more about Dough Eyed
Day 8: December 19th
FOREST, YO1 7HZ
Cocktail: Spiced Apple Crumble
A cocktail that is a boozy apple crumble in a glass!
Ingredients:
York Gin Spiced Apple. Baileys. Cloudy apple juice. Gingerbread. Cinnamon. Topped with whipped cream and a Biscoff crumb.
About FOREST at Galtres Lodge
Forest at Galtres Lodge is a cosy, relaxed and just round the corner from the ancient splendour of York Minster.
With a mission to use local ingredients, Forest is a huge supporter of local drinks - including York Gin.
We love Forest! And so will you.
Find out more about FOREST
Day 9: December 20th
The Star Inn The City, YO1 7DR
Cocktail: Winter Star Sour
Does this cocktail taste as good as it looks? It's The Star Inn The City. Of course it does!
Ingredients:
York Gin Spiced Apple. Kings Ginger. Cinnamon. Apple Juice.
About Star Inn The City
Inspired by the Michelin-starred Star Inn at Harome, we run out of superlatives for The Star Inn The City.
Magnificent food and service is matched by a drinks list and location to swoon over (next to Museum Gardens; overlooking the river).
Yes, we are super-fans.
Find out more about The Star Inn The City
Day 10: December 21st
Plonkers, YO1 9SW
Cocktail: Gin-gle Bell Sour
A twist on a classic sour - a citrus hit and beautifully pretty in the glass.
Ingredients:
York Gin Mediterranean Lemon. Sugar syrup. Lemon juice. Aquafaba and angustora bitters.
About Plonkers
Plonkers is a legendary in York. Opposite the opera house and only a hop, skip and a jump from the river.
Relaxed, cosy and serving delicious, hearty food and superb drinks. A favourite for locals and vistors alike.
Find out more about Plonkers
Day 11: December 22nd
Social8, YO1 9SW
Cocktail: Rose-Merry Christmas
A fruity festive G&T with honey and orange twists.
Ingredients:
York Gin Roman Fruit. Cointreau. Honey. Cranberry. Rosemary. Fever Tree Mediterranean Tonic.
About Social8
These guys know their cocktails - their list is truly world class!
An utterly gorgeous place to kick back, relax and be taken care of for an hour or two!
Find out more about Social8
Day 12: December 23rd
Herbie's Treehouse, St Nick's Fair, St Sampson's Square, York
Cocktail: York Gin Toddy
A warm, spiced mulled gin - perfect for a cold winter day.
Ingredients:
York Gin Spiced Apple. Warm apple juice. Mulling spices.
About Herbie's Treehouse
The hot Christmas drinks from Herbie's are an absolute must-have when you visit York's Christmas market. As well as mulled gin, they have a boozy hot chocolate with York Gin Chocolate & Orange, and a classic hot toddy with whisky, lemon, honey and cinnamon.