This Sunday, March 24, celebrate National Cocktail Day with one of these tasty and unique cocktails at iconic Chicago bars, restaurants, and venues.
“TRASH CAN” AT HOWL AT THE MOON
The live music bar has several specialty cocktails that pair well with vibrant entertainment. Try the Trash Can, made with SKYY Vodka, New Amsterdam Gin, Cruzan Light Rum, Blue Curaçao, and tropical Red Bull Yellow Edition.
“BOULEVARDIER” AT ROSEBUD
Celebrate the holiday in style with a classy cocktail from Rosebud. The Boulevardier has Jack Daniel’s Whiskey, Campari, Sweet Vermouth, and Orange Bitters. Enjoy for $17.
“LAST WORD” AT SELVA IN THE EMILY HOTEL
In The Emily Hotel lies Sleva, the hotel’s late night restaurant and bar. This National Cocktail Day, indulge in the Last Word featuring Botanist Gin, Luxardo Maraschino, Green Chartreuse, and Lime for $18.
“OLD MONEY OLD FASHIONED” AT GRAPES & GRAINS
Grapes & Grains is an iconic live music bar of whiskey and wines, with several unique cocktails. Enjoy some live music on Sunday with their Old Money Old Fashioned, made with Bourbon, Licor 43, Mr. Black Coffee Liqueur, and Orange Bitters for $17.
“Sizzlin’ Chicago Summer” AT KINGSTON MINES
This Chicago Blues Center is another live music bar featuring signature cocktails Sizzlin’ Chicago Summer and Cinnamon Vanilla White Russian. The bar also offers a long list of martinis, such as the Banana Martini and Blue Seas Martini, classic cocktails like the Caramel Macchiato and Jack Rye & Root Beer.
“ROBERT’S OLD FASHIONED” ROBERT’S PIZZA & DOUGH CO.
Pair a cocktail with your pizza to celebrate National Cocktail Day. Try Robert’s Old Fashioned, a classic made with Rittenhouse Rye, Angostura Bitters, Demerara Syrup, topped with a perfect ice cube. Enjoy $8 Mule, Southside, or Old Fashioned during Happy Hour, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday.
“HURRICANE” AT HARD ROCK CAFE
Hard Rock Cafe’s signature Hurricane cocktail is made with Bacardi Superior Rum, a blend of orange, mango, pineapple juice and grenadine, finished with a float of Bacardi Black Rum and Amaretto. Include your own collectible glass for an additional charge.
“STEAL MY SUNSHINE” PUNCH AT PUNCH BOWL SOCIAL
Offering Happy Hour deals on cocktails like the Whiskey Sour, Classic Daiquiri, Tom Collins, and Well Cocktail for $5, Punch Bowl Social has a selection of great punch. Order the Steal My Sunshine punch with your party of 4 for $48 or 8 for $96. The punch is made of Corazon Blanco Tequila, Watermelon Syrup, Cucumber Water, Chareau Aloe Liqueur, Fresh Lemon Juice, Cucumber Ribbon, and Lemon Wheel Lollipop.
ESPRESSO MARTINI FLIGHT AT STARBUCKS RESERVE
Chicago’s Starbucks Reserve Roastery is famous for creating specialty coffee-inspired cocktails served alongside creative coffee creations. Try the Espresso Martini Flight, fused with global liqueurs of Orange Cacao, Molé Spice and Cherry Limone for $25.
“PEAR DOWN” AT THE EVIE
Monday through Friday from 3:000 to 6:00 p.m., The Evie celebrates cocktail hours for $10 select cocktails, wine, and plates. On National Cocktail Day, enjoy Pear Down, with Grey Goose la Poire, St. Germaine, St. George Raspberry, Pear Nectar, and Lemon.
“THE DUDE” AT 10PIN BOWLING LOUNGE
Their cocktails crafted with freshly squeezed juices and house-made syrups, 10pin Bowling Lounge offers seasonal cocktail menus. Try The Dude made with Smirnoff Vanilla, Kahlua, cream for $13.
“BANANA BELT” AT ROOH CHICAGO
Just in time for National Cocktail Day, the cocktail of the week at ROOH is the Banana Belt. Made with Whiskey, Amaro, Banana, and Cold Brew, enjoy for $17.
“SERUM OF LOOSE LIPS” AT THE CAULDRON
The Cauldron is known for its specialty themed cocktails, and they currently have a wide, eccentric selection. Serum of Loose Lips features Vodka, Aperol, Peach, Vanilla, Lemon, Milk Wash.
“T.K.O.” at Afterbar
The modern cocktail bar Afterbar on Canal Street is offering the T.K.O. as a special drink leading up to National Cocktail Day. The T.K.O. is a milk punch containing Mezcal, Chili Vodka, Tamarico, Lime, Pineapple, Agave, Orange Bitters and topped with Tajin.
“The Greener the Better” at Valedor
This Stranger Things Cocktail called The Greener the Better includes Pink Peppercorn Infused Gin, Sake, Yuzu, Sugar Cane Syrup, and Kiwi Shrub. On National Cocktail Day, this Mexican-American cocktail bar is offering an all-day happy hour deal with $10 margaritas and $5 modelos.
“Black Hole Sun” at Clever Coyote
Located on the second floor of The Robey, Clever Coyote offers a $7 happy hour for almost all bites and beverages. Try the “Black Hole Sun,” a pour made with Tequila, Mezcal, Activated Charcoal, Grapefruit, and Lime, served in a crystal skull glass from.
“FINAL FOURANGE” AT OLD TOWN POUR HOUSE
In honor of March Madness, enjoy a specialty drink, the Final Fourange, made with Ketel One Oranje, triple sec, and a mix of citrus flavors. Customers who visit during game times will receive a complimentary scratch-off ticket for prizes such as gift cards and bar bites.
“THE SEA FLOWER” AT KUMIKO
A location full of creative, Asian-inspired cocktails Kumiko brings you the Sea Flower cocktail made with Gin, Vermouth, Yuzu Kosho, Kabosu, and Lime.
“EARTHA” AT NOBODY’S DARLING
Try this creamy, fresh, and luxurious cocktail at Nobody’s Darling this National Cocktail Day. The Eartha is made with Bayab Gin, Aperol, L’Aperitivo Nonino, Earl Grey, Cucumber Bitters, and Lemon.
“CABANA COBBLER” AT THE DANDY CROWN
One of The Dandy Crown’s signature cocktails, try the Cabana Cobbler in honor of National Cocktail Day. With a base of Spiced Rum, this cocktail also includes Oat Milk Horchata, Cordial, and Mole.
