Making spirits bright in Las Vegas

The winter months call for smooth, rich cocktails that mix together sweet and savory ingredients. Bold, full-bodied recipes that warm the body.

Many bars, lounges and restaurants recently released their winter cocktail menus and here we’ve (gladly) done the research, offering up seven delicious, seasonal options sure to bring you good cheer.

Chocolate & Bourbon (Chart House at Golden Nugget) By adding in the chocolate, this winter whiskey cocktail becomes more approachable. The Chocolate & Bourbon cocktail is a blend of Four Roses Small Batch bourbon, Carpano Antica, Tiramisu liqueur and Fee Brothers Aztec chocolate bitters.

Rose Red (The Dorsey at The Venetian) Winter flavors come together for this twist on the classic Airmail. The Rose Red is a blend of Laird’s Apple Brandy, lime juice, honey and dashes of rose water and topped off with champagne and a red rose garnish.

Oaxaca Egg Nog (Mama Rabbit at Park MGM) A twist on the classic holiday drink, the Oaxaca Egg Nog utilizes ingredients found in Mexican cuisine. It’s a mix of reposado mezcal, Fortaleza reposado tequila, coconut milk, egg, Oaxacan old-fashioned syrup made with cacao, cinnamon and chili, a pinch of volcanic salt and grated nutmeg and cinnamon for garnish.

The Dirty Snowball (Beer Park at Paris) Sure to warm you on crisp winter mornings, The Dirty Snowball is a mix of Baileys Irish Cream, Skrewball

peanut butter whiskey and fresh coffee and topped off with whipped cream.

Merry Martini (The D and Golden Gate) Inspired by Christmas cookies and candy canes, the Merry Martini is a mix of Skyy Infusions Vanilla Bean vodka, white crème de cacao, Rumple Minze peppermint schnapps and cream and a cherry garnish and sugar rim.

Nog ‘n Beam (Steak ‘n Shake at OYO Hotel & Casino) Bourbon serves as a spirit of choice for the winter months. Combine that with traditional eggnog and you’ve got the adult milkshake, Nog ‘n Beam. It’s a blend of Jim Beam, RumChata, eggnog syrup, vanilla ice cream, ground cinnamon, whipped cream, mint sprig and a cherry.

Fireside Crème (Trago Lounge at Tropicana) Inspired by the Brandy Alexander, the Fireside Crème has a lush flavor profile and gets its kick from Remy Martin V cognac mixed with Ambros banana whiskey, Baileys Irish Cream, dark crème de cacao and half & half with a cinnamon and nutmeg rim and swirls of caramel syrup.