If you're looking to warm up on a chilly winter's day, Michigan has plenty of great bars, lounges, and taverns where you can do just that. From cozy spots with delicious seasonal cocktails to lively pubs serving up hearty comfort food, there are many fantastic options to choose from.
First up is BAUS in Rochester, featuring the "Double Oaked Paper Plane" cocktail made with Woodford Reserve Double Oaked bourbon, Creme de Cacao, and orange bitters. Another great spot is Benstein Grille in Commerce Township, serving its own unique take on the classic s'more old fashioned.
For a taste of the outdoorsy side, head to Black Label Tavern in Livonia, which offers up its "Bonfire Martini" cocktail featuring Woodford Reserve Double Oak bourbon, among other tasty drink options. With multiple locations across Metro Detroit, you can choose the one closest to you.
Bourbons is another great option for a sophisticated evening out, serving up its "Woodn't it Be Bice" cocktail featuring Woodford Double Oaked bourbon and Amaro.
Next up is The Brewery in Clinton Township, offering a seasonal twist on an old favorite with its "Twice as Nice Bourbon Spice" cocktail. Brewligans in Trenton has the perfect drink for those who love s'mores: the "DOUBLE OAKED S'MORE OLD FASHIONED", featuring Woodford Reserve Double Oak bourbon.
Corktown Taphouse in Detroit's Corktown neighborhood is a great spot to grab a coffee-based cocktail, with its Espresso Martini. Firebird Tavern also has a seasonal offering worth trying, its Winter Fashioned cocktail made with whiskey and citrus.
Godfrey Hotel offers the "Second Bridge Sour" cocktail for those who like a little tanginess. HOOK in St Clair Shores serves up another unique drink featuring espresso and coffee liqueur.
For fans of a sweet treat, Knapp's Garage has a bourbon-based cocktail called Bourbonberry Sidecar. And last but certainly not least is Knight’s Steakhouse & Bar in Ann Arbor, serving its own take on the s'more old fashion with chocolate-infused bourbon.
Last but certainly not least are some seasonal drink recipes to keep you cozy: "Woodford 1080x1560", also known as the Chocolate Nog; a classic French Manhattan made with Woodford Reserve Double Oak and coffee liqueur, called DOUBLE OAKED FRENCH MANHATTAN; or for those who prefer a fruity twist on the old fashioned, try the Bourbon Raspberry Sour.
First up is BAUS in Rochester, featuring the "Double Oaked Paper Plane" cocktail made with Woodford Reserve Double Oaked bourbon, Creme de Cacao, and orange bitters. Another great spot is Benstein Grille in Commerce Township, serving its own unique take on the classic s'more old fashioned.
For a taste of the outdoorsy side, head to Black Label Tavern in Livonia, which offers up its "Bonfire Martini" cocktail featuring Woodford Reserve Double Oak bourbon, among other tasty drink options. With multiple locations across Metro Detroit, you can choose the one closest to you.
Bourbons is another great option for a sophisticated evening out, serving up its "Woodn't it Be Bice" cocktail featuring Woodford Double Oaked bourbon and Amaro.
Next up is The Brewery in Clinton Township, offering a seasonal twist on an old favorite with its "Twice as Nice Bourbon Spice" cocktail. Brewligans in Trenton has the perfect drink for those who love s'mores: the "DOUBLE OAKED S'MORE OLD FASHIONED", featuring Woodford Reserve Double Oak bourbon.
Corktown Taphouse in Detroit's Corktown neighborhood is a great spot to grab a coffee-based cocktail, with its Espresso Martini. Firebird Tavern also has a seasonal offering worth trying, its Winter Fashioned cocktail made with whiskey and citrus.
Godfrey Hotel offers the "Second Bridge Sour" cocktail for those who like a little tanginess. HOOK in St Clair Shores serves up another unique drink featuring espresso and coffee liqueur.
For fans of a sweet treat, Knapp's Garage has a bourbon-based cocktail called Bourbonberry Sidecar. And last but certainly not least is Knight’s Steakhouse & Bar in Ann Arbor, serving its own take on the s'more old fashion with chocolate-infused bourbon.
Last but certainly not least are some seasonal drink recipes to keep you cozy: "Woodford 1080x1560", also known as the Chocolate Nog; a classic French Manhattan made with Woodford Reserve Double Oak and coffee liqueur, called DOUBLE OAKED FRENCH MANHATTAN; or for those who prefer a fruity twist on the old fashioned, try the Bourbon Raspberry Sour.
I'm not sure why they're featuring so many bars in one post... like, can't we just have one great spot? Michigan has some amazing places to grab a drink, but it feels like they're throwing a bunch of them at us all at once 
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. Some of these cocktails sound actually pretty good, but I'm not gonna pretend like I'm a connoisseur or anything.
especially when they're talking about bourbon-based cocktails like BAUS' Double Oaked Paper Plane or Bourbons' Woodn't it Be Bice... those sound like perfect sippers for a chilly day 
️. what's interesting is that many of these bars and lounges are supporting local businesses by using seasonal ingredients and unique twists on classic drinks 
. it's awesome to see people getting creative with coffee-based cocktails like Corktown Taphouse' Espresso Martini or Firebird Tavern's Winter Fashioned... more drink options, less disappointment 
. I tried one at school's winter formal last year and it was pretty interesting... not bad, not great. What's weird is they have so many options in Detroit, like Corktown Taphouse with the Espresso Martini 
. I wonder if our college has a similar spot? Maybe we can get some inspiration from bars like that to create new drinks for our school's events 
. Bourbon Raspberry Sour sounds kinda cool though... might have to try it at my next study group gathering 
. It's also great to see so many bourbon-based cocktails - a nod to Michigan's iconic spirit 
! Overall, this guide has me itching to try out some of these spots and warm up with a delicious drink 
. I'm not even kidding, though, it's been freezing out here and all I wanna do is cozy up with a good drink and some friends. Can we just fast forward to spring already?! 
What I love about this list is the variety of drinks, from coffee-based cocktails to bourbon-based treats... there's something for everyone, right? 
Anyone else been looking for some new spots to try in Michigan? 
they're featured in so many of these amazing cocktails and honestly it's hard to choose just one fave 
and have you tried the bourbonberry sidecar at knapp's garage? game changer!!! 
its like a shot of espresso in a glass 
i also loved trying all the different seasonal cocktails like the winter fashioned and the chocolate nog...i think i gained 5 pounds from drinking them all 
i swear if i ever go back to michigan ill eat myself into an early grave but its worth it lol
also love how they have a bunch of different bars and taverns across metro detroit, makes it easy to find something to warm up with on a cold winter's day 
but what really caught my eye was the creativity behind some of these drinks... like the "Double Oaked S'more Old Fashioned" at Brewligans in Trenton, that sounds amazing! 
I mean, can't they just make something original for once? 
The whole bourbon thing is getting so played out... and don't even get me started on the s'mores old fashioned 
It's like everyone just threw some marshmallows and chocolate in a cocktail shaker and called it a day 
But seriously, I think what these bars are doing is teaching us about balance. You've got your warm, comforting cocktails like the Double Oaked Paper Plane, but then you've also got your fruity twists on the old fashioned, like the Bourbon Raspberry Sour. It's all about finding that sweet spot where comfort meets excitement. And I think that's what we're always looking for in life - that perfect balance between what makes us feel good and what pushes us to try new things. So let's raise a glass (or two) to embracing those contradictions and making the most of every season 
. I recently came across this awesome list of winter faves in Michigan, and I gotta say, I'm loving the creativity behind some of these cocktails 
. But hey, that's just my two cents! What are your go-to spots to warm up and grab a good drink? 
they offer all sorts of drinks like s'mores-inspired cocktails 
my fave would be the bourbon raspberry sour sounds delicious! 
btw, i made a quick diagram of what a "bourbon raspberry sour" might look like 
, I mean what's not to love? The flavors are so rich and complex, and the variety of options is insane! From BAUS to Bourbons, there's this one bar that does a "Woodn't it Be Bice" cocktail featuring Woodford Double Oaked bourbon and Amaro... it's like a party in your mouth 