Best Places For Fall & Winter Cocktails In Orange County
This fall as the weather begins to cool down, enjoy these tasty cocktails that are sure to warm you up. With libations ranging from whiskey, scotch, bourbon, tequila, gin, vodka, rum, beer and wine, adult nights out will be full of fun. For additional OC cocktail spots, also check out this article.
Pie Society
353 E. 17th St.
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
(949) 313-6335
www.piesocietybar.com
Pie Society has a creative drink menu with plenty of tasty cocktails and a notable selection of wine and beer. Favorite drinks for fall include "Thyme After Thyme," with blanc barrel gin, peach, fresh lemon thyme and sparkling wine, or the "Awkward First Date," with Aperol, fresh lemon, house simple syrup, ginger syrup and sparkling water. Others include the "Play-O Boy-O" with Reposado Tequila, cynar, yellow chartreuse, grapefruit, lemon and house made simple syrup as well as the "Roman Holiday." You can get a full list of the concoctions in each drink here. Of course, it is important to highlight the pizza served which is indicative of the name "Pie Society." In addition to a variety of gourmet pizzas, tasty cheeseburger hot pockets, pork belly, fried chicken and tater tots with fondue are also available.
Wild Goose Tavern
436 E 17th St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
(949) 722-9453
www.goosebar.com
Costa Mesa's Wild Goose Tavern offers up some delicious drinks for fall including its "Goose Old Fashioned," with Ridgemont Reserve bourbon, brown sugar, Angostura and orange bitters. Or, try its unique version of a Moscow Mule, the "Goose Mule," with Kettle One Vodka, St. Edler, lime, ginger and Angostura.
Rush Cocktail Lounge
6146 Beach Blvd.
Buena Park, CA 90621
(714) 522-7874
www.facebook.com/rushcocktaillounge
With a full bar, a pool table and DJs spinning on the weekends, Rush Cocktail Lounge is the place to cut loose. Drinks are tasty and affordable with some drinks starting at just $2. Service is also top notch at this Buena Park hot spot. Additionally, there are flat-screen TVs in case you want to come in and watch your favorite sports team play. Bring in your friends for a night on the town or come in during the day to catch the game. Sometimes, there is a taco stand in back in case you get the munchies.
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The Corner
8961 Adams Ave.
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
(714) 968-6800
www.thecornerhb.com
From the classic old fashion bourbon cocktail to the "Old Fashioned" cocktail made with buffalo trace bourbon, bitters, sugar and orange peels, The Corner is the place to be for popular favorites and innovative mixtures. You can stop in for brunch and enjoy a tasty mimosa or come in during lunch, happy hour or dinner and enjoy gourmet cuisine and a cocktail of your choice. In addition to nearly 20 different cocktails to choose from, The Corner has a generous selection of wine and beer. Take a look at the considerable list of drink options here.
Little Sparrow
300 N. Main St.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 265-7640
www.littlesparrowcafe.com
With a drink menu consisting of delicious craft cocktails, you won't be at a loss of what to order at Little Sparrow in Santa Ana. In fact, they offer so many great options, its downright tough to know what to order because everything looks great. Come drink with friends in our their non-TV bar/lounge and explore a craft cocktail program where every ingredient is specially curated and selected to make a great drink. With more than 20 creative cocktails offered and delicious French and Californian-inspired cuisine, your taste buds will be glad you stopped in. In addition to the desirable cocktail menu, Little Sparrow hosts wine and beer nights in which drinks can be paired with food. Take a look at the special events coming up on the website.
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