8 winter cocktail specials in Huntsville to check out now

The holidays may be behind us, but that doesn’t mean the fun times have to end. Huntsville bars and restaurants have mixed up some delicious and cozy winter cocktails you don’t want to miss.

Read on to check out eight of our favorites.

1. The Revivalist—Forbidden Fruit + Figgy Sour

Bartender at 106 Jefferson making drinks — It’s time to get cozy with some delicious cocktails in Huntsville. (Lacey Spear / Hville Blast)

The Revivalist has one of the most beautiful bar backdrops in Huntsville and offers an upscale ambiance—the perfect place to relax on wintry evenings.

We recommend trying the Figgy Sour—a unique combination of reposado, amaro, lime, red wine fig reduction and egg white—and the Forbidden Fruit—a warm blend of rum, apple juice, apple shrub and house-made Chantilly cream.

Where: 106 Jefferson St S, Huntsville, AL 35801
When: Monday-Friday 6:30AM-10PM; Saturday-Sunday 7AM-10PM

2. Domaine South—Giocoso + Le Reina

Winter cocktails from Domaine South — Giocoso (left) and La Reina (right) from Domaine South. (Lacey Spear / Hville Blast)

Domaine South showcases a cozy environment straight out of a classic English novel, making it the perfect wintertime hang. This season, we recommend trying the Giacoso and La Reina.

If you love light, fruit-forward flavors, the Giacoso will be your go-to, featuring tequila, lime, pomegranate, amaro, cappelletti and Peychaud bitters.

If you love the classic Old Fashioned, you’ll enjoy La Reina—a potent mixture of rye whiskey, amaro and 1821 Havana+ Hide bitters.

Where: 103 North Side Square, Huntsville, AL 35801
When: Retail | Tuesday-Saturday 11AM-5PM; Wine Bar & Kitchen | Thursday-Saturday 4PM-9PM

3. The Open Bottle—Shanghai Mai Tai + Fireside Old Fashioned

Winter cocktails at The Open Bottle — Shanghai Mai Tai (left) and Fireside Old Fashioned (right) from The Open Bottle. (Lacey Spear / Hville Blast)

The Open Bottle features a casual, relaxing environment with upscale drinks. On their seasonal menu, you can find two of our favorite cocktails—The Shanghai Mai Tai and Fireside Old Fashioned.

The Shanghai Mai Tai is a unique fusion of Jamaican rum, lime, amaro and five-spice orgeat, and the Fireside Old Fashioned features pecan-infused bourbon, spiced syrup and aromatic bitters.

Where: 7061 Hwy 72 W, Huntsville, AL 35806
When: Sunday-Thursday 10AM-10PM; Friday-Saturday 10AM-12AM

4. Old Black Bear—Salted Caramel Martini + Hot Toddy

Winter cocktails from Old Black Bear — Salted Caramel Martini (left) and Hot Toddy (right) from Old Black Bear Brewing. (Lacey Spear / Hville Blast)

We were so excited to cover the Old Black Bear Athens opening this past year. At both the Madison and Athens locations, you can try some amazing winter cocktails, including the rich Salted Caramel Martini and soothing Hot Toddy.