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Arizona Holiday Pop-Up Bars 2024

Even the grouchiest of Grinches won’t want to miss out on these Arizona holiday pop-up bars—each brimming with festively frosty cocktails, over-the-top holiday decor, and a merry and bright experience in store for all (including a spot for little ones, too). 

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Miracle at Floor 13 Rooftop

Phoenix 

Miracle brings its globally renowned holiday experience to Phoenix as it celebrates 10 years of turning bars into wonderlands of festive joy. Taking place at Floor 13 Rooftop bar through Dec. 30, this holiday pop-up will feature iconic cocktails like the Christmapolitan and Snowball Old-Fashioned, served in collectible holiday mugs (including Santa’s head, a SanTaRex, and a Christmas Carol Barrel). The rooftop ambiance, adorned with over-the-top holiday decor, is the perfect setting to sip on the newly introduced Crooked Antler or Stocking Stuffer cocktails while soaking in the city’s holiday lights below. A portion of the proceeds from Miracle’s mug sales supports the Seva Foundation, adding a touch of goodwill to your festive fun. For more information, visit www.miraclepopup.com.

Sippin’ Santa at Bitter & Twisted Cocktail Parlour

Phoenix 

For those who prefer their holiday festivities with a tropical twist, Sippin’ Santa brings tiki vibes to Phoenix’s Bitter & Twisted with rum-infused cocktails, playful palm trees, and kitschy holiday decor. Running through Dec. 28, this Arizona holiday pop-up bar serves up drinks like the Sugar Plum Mai Tai with Haitian and Nicaraguan rums, lime juice, orgeat, and cinnamon syrup; the festive Yule Tide with tequila, apple, lime, and a maple-cranberry syrup; and Sippin’ Santa with aged rum, amaro, lemon, orange, and gingerbread spice. Each is served in a cute themed glass as guests enjoy holiday music and floor-to-ceiling decorations, creating the perfect ambiance for the ultimate Christmas luau. For more information, visit bitterandtwistedaz.com.

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Platform 18

Century Grand 

Phoenix

For the first time ever, Platform 18 at Century Grand in Phoenix invites guests of all ages to enjoy a whimsical winter train ride. Aboard this holiday railway, guests will enjoy hot cocoa spiked by elves and other festive adult libations, in addition to hot cocoa and freshly baked sugar cookies for little ones, as they venture to the “North Pole” and anticipate surprise visits from Santa. This experience is available select dates through Dec. 16 for $34 per person (includes hot cocoa and cookies). Outside of Platform 18, Century Grand’s Undertow and Grey Hen Rx also have some festivities in store, with sips like a Tom and Jerry cocktail and an exclusive Naughty and Nice whiskey list at Grey Hen Rx, while Undertow offers a holiday getaway at sea with tropical-inspired cocktails. For more information, visit www.centurygrandphx.com.

36 Below

Phoenix 

Regardless of whether you are naughty or nice, 36 Below transforms into a winter wonderland serving up holiday cheer through early January. This Arizona holiday pop-up bar is pouring parties in your mouth with sips like the Nutcracker, with vodka, coffee, and creamy pistachio; Holiday Nog with rum, cacao, egg, and marshmallows; and Irish Winter, with bourbon (or rye), coffee, banana, and vanilla ice cream (served over ice or hot). This imaginative menu is only available for a limited time, and reservations are highly encouraged. For more information, visit www.instagram.com.

Ember Lounge

Ember Lounge at Desert Ridge Marketplace

Phoenix

Offering an enchanting experience seemingly inside a snow globe, Ember Lounge at Desert Ridge Marketplace is a must to visit this holiday season. The Lounge resides in a 50-ft. igloo-style dome, where guests can indulge in cozy European-style dining and seasonal holiday sips. These include items like the chef-driven Open Fire Meatball Skillet and Smoked Campfire S’mores, paired with enchanting cocktails like the glittering Northern Light or the pine-scented Douglas Fir. Fridays and Saturdays come alive with resident DJs Ellery and Joseph Torres spinning under the stars, creating the perfect atmosphere for sipping festive drinks. The holiday magic runs through Jan. 12, with tickets starting at $30 per 21-plus adult. For more information, visit www.districtdome.com.

Little Rituals

Phoenix

Little Rituals embraces the nostalgic side of the holiday season with a trip down memory lane with some of your favorite holiday movies from the 80s and early 90s. These include 13 new cocktails inspired by iconic seasonal films, like the Passionfruit Coquito with Bacardi, Blended Island Rums, passionfruit, coconut, condensed milk, cinnamon, vanilla, and eggnog (inspired by National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation); Wet Bandit, a hot mug of Sagamore Small Batch Rye, Averna Amaro, Christmas Cola, and hot water (inspired by Home Alone); and Red Ryder Highball, with Zephyr Black Gin, cranberry-cardamom shrub, and ginger (inspired by A Christmas Story), to name a few. Dishes like miso mac and cheese, a mouthwatering Smashburger, and clay pot wings curated by Chef Mike Williams will also be available to keep you fueled all night long through Dec. 30. For more information, visit littleritualsbar.com.

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50 Shades of Rosé

Bad Santa’s Hideaway at 50 Shades of Rosé

Old Town Scottsdale

A cheeky pop-up in the heart of Old Town Scottsdale, 50 Shades of Rosé presents Bad Santa’s Hideaway this holiday season with an indulgent mix of naughty and nice eats and extra-festive libations. These include menu items like the North Pole Platter with onion rings, half order of wings, French fries, and six smash burger sliders; The Drunken Elf with breaded chicken cutlets dipped in a vodka sauce, mozzarella, and a pesto drizzle; and many more (including 50-cent wings on Wednesdays). The drink menu is also decked out with holiday mischief, with sips like Sinful S’mores, with Baileys S’mores, Borghetti, Ketel One Vodka, and cold brew; Cookietini with Three Olives Vanilla Vodka, amaretto, Baileys, and sweet cream; and Jingle Juice, a punch-bowl style drink serving three to five people with Deep Eddy Lemon Vodka, Red Bull Coconut Edition, and soda water. For more information, visit 50shadesofroseaz.com.

It’s a Wonderful Life at Tell Your Friends

Scottsdale

Celebrate the season in style at Tell Your Friends, Scottsdale’s newest underground cocktail and live music lounge, now transformed into “It’s a Wonderful Life”—a luxurious holiday pop-up running through December. With rich velvet drapes, mirrored walls, dazzling floor-to-ceiling lights, and lush garlands adorning the space, this enchanting venue will feature festive cocktails, live holiday jazz music, and elegant decor. Of the indulgent collection of sips, proceeds from Forever Winter will be donated to The Joy Bus’ mission to support cancer patients. For more information, visit tellyourfriendsaz.com.

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