When the holiday season hits, festive bars pop up around The Bend. These limited-time hotspots deck the halls with over-the-top décor, seasonal cocktails, playful themes and plenty of cheer. Whether you’re chasing a cozy winter vibe, a hilarious photo op, or a drink that tastes like pure Christmas spirit, South Bend and Mishawaka’s holiday pop-ups are ready to make your nights merry and memorable.

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Miracle Bar - Brasserie 23

Brasserie 23 has transformed into a festive wonderland with their Miracle Bar. Twinkling lights, vintage holiday décor, and themed cocktails set the stage for the most joyful time of the year. Sip on playful favorites like the Snowball Old Fashioned and Christmaspolitan, all served in collectible glassware that’s as fun as the drinks themselves. Sip out of a unicorn, Christmas mouse, and so much more. You can also purchase these special mugs to take home or gift for the holidays!

Private event space is available for larger groups and corporate gatherings looking to celebrate in style.

Check out a few of the cocktails below. There are a lot more, including mocktail options and holiday shots.

 

Miracle Bar

 

Snowball Old-Fashioned

Rye whiskey, gingerbread, aromatic & wormwood bitters, orange essence (pictured left)

 

Candy Cane Lane

White rum, vanilla liquer, dark creme de cacao, minty amaro, candy cane, soy milk (pictured right)

 

Miracle Bar at Brasserie 23

 

Blitzen Barrel

Cream sherry, scotch, PX sherry, honey, sesame (pictured left)

 

Dancing Sugarplums

Gin, limoncello, plum wine, plum milk syrup, lemon, tiki bitters, nutmeg (pictured right)

 

Miracle Bar at Brasserie 23

Miracle Bar - Brasserie 23

Mixen' & Blitzen - Sidebar South Bend

Sidebar is back with their iconic holiday pop-up in downtown South Bend. Completely covered in lights and nostalgic Christmas decor, Mixen' & Blitzen will have you in the holiday vibes all month long. Don't miss their special drink menu that features a lineup of drinks with movie themes. Good luck ordering the "You Smell Like Beef & Cheese" with a straight face!

Below are a few fun options, but there are many more to choose from. There is also a mocktail option, as well as holiday shots.

 

Sidebar holiday pup-up

 

You Smell Like Beef & Cheese

Strawberries, chili, cacao, citrus, Zucca & Four Roses Bourbon (pictured above)

 

Sidebar holiday pop up

 

Hot Frosty

Coconut milk, aperol, raspberry shrub, cacao, pineapple, citrus, vodka, bubbles (pictured above)

 

Sidebar holiday pup-up

 

I've Got Me a Peppermint Mine!

Bumbu cream rum infused with peppermint, vodka, Fino, Suze, citrus, simple (pictured above)

 

Sidebar holiday pop-up

 

Let's Go Get the Sh*t Kicked Out of Us by Love

Ramazzotti, biscotti mix, allspice, Deacon, McQueen - topped with a biscotti! (pictured above)

 

Sidebar holiday pop-up

 

Hate, Hate, Hate, Double Hate, Loathe Entirely

Hazelnut, cherry vanilla, Oloroso, vermouth, Four Roses Bourbon, Bumbu, topped with smoked banana cream (pictured above)

 

Sidebar holiday pop-up

Mixen' & Blitzen - Sidebar

Sippin' Santa - The Exchange South Bend

The Exchange got a tropical holiday makeover with Sippin’ Santa, a festive tiki pop-up bar bringing island cheer to the most wonderful time of the year. Get your mele kalikimaka vibes on as sip on cocktails that'll take you on a holiday vacation. The menu features cocktails like the Frost Bite, Sugar Plum Mai Tai, Coco Ho Ho Ho, and the namesake Sippin’ Santa, each crafted with holiday flair and served in festive glassware available for purchase to take home.

Below are a few favorites, among many other options. Mocktails and a holiday shot are also available.

 

Sippin' Santa

 

Sippin' Santa

Aged Demerara rum, amaro, lemon, orange, nutmeg & ginger syrups (pictured left)

 

Pineapple Upside Down Cask

Dark & gold Jamaican rums, lemon, pineapple upside-down mix, cherry liquer (pictured right)

 

Sippin' Santa Exchange

 

Sugar Plum Mai Tai

Haitian & Nicaraguan rums, lime, orgeat & cinnamon syrups, plum mix (pictured above)

 

Sippin' Santa Exchange pop-up

 

Coco Ho Ho Ho

Gold Jamaican rum, lime, coconut, pineapple, pandan syrup, banana liquer (pictured above)

 

Sippin' Santa The Exchange

 

Frost Bite

Tequila, sage, pineapple, lime, cranberry syrup, spiced cranberry bitters (pictured above)

 

Sippin' Santa The Exchange holiday pop-up bar

Sippin' Santa - The Exchange South Bend

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