During the recent media party at Miracle on Seventh Street, casually known as the Christmas bar or the Christmas pop-up bar, everyone was in the holiday spirit. And we couldn’t help it–the fantastically-decorated bar along with delicious themed drinks would put even the Grinch in a good mood.

There are four gorgeous rooms (all with bars, which is important, so that you can get a drink anywhere), one insanely lit-up hall, and a walk-in New Year’s Eve ball. The first bar is all Christmas, with ribbons and jingle bells and mistletoe. Behind it is a panda-themed bar. The middle bar is Hanukkah happy, with a huge menorah, sufganiyot wallpaper, and giant pandas next to “Shalom” signs. You then walk through a glowing, illuminated hall and you can either walk into the giant ball or continue into the fourth, slightly Nutcracker-themed bar. Be prepared for a lot of pandas and a lot of Christmas. Of course, everything is completely worthy of Instagram.

Over the course of the evening, I had three drinks: Santa’s S#!T List (blended Scotch, Nutella hot chocolate, waffle marshmallow), Santa Bei Bei (Siembra Azul Blanco Tequila, lime, vanilla agave soda), and Let the Muletide Roll (Absolut ELYX, Cosmo Grenadine, ginger beer). The Nutella hot chocolate drink, served in a Santa mug, was strong and perfect for the season. You must order the Santa Bei Bei, not only for the name and presentation, but because it was delicious. Served in a panda mug, with a green and white straw stick (to imitate bamboo), it is not only totally adorable, but it was a light, balanced cocktail. The bar’s take on a Moscow mule–Let the Muletide Roll–was easy drinking and served in a huge copper Santa mug.

The bartenders are still learning the drinks and how to handle the crowds, but don’t let that stop you from checking out Miracle on Seventh Street. This bar, and its drinks, are the perfect way to celebrate the holiday season.

-LEM (Lia)