This restaurant’s 12 days of cocktails will leave you feeling jolly

Looking for a more grown-up version of an advent calendar?  

Today, the Silver Spur Grill unveiled its new 12 Days of Cocktails menu, featuring a new $10 holiday-inspired drink every day through Christmas Eve. 

The restaurant, located at The Duke at Rancho El Dorado golf course near Santa Rosa Drive and Rancho El Dorado Parkway, offers panoramic views of the Estrella Mountains and well-manicured 18th hole. 

Food and Beverage Manager Ashleigh Duggan said servers stirred up the idea with some inspiration from social media. 

“Two of our servers imagined the idea and asked if we could do it,” she said. “I don’t believe we’ve ever done this before, so it’s exciting bringing new drinks and ideas to Maricopa.” 

Here’s a sneak peek at some of the drinks you can expect to find at the restaurant. 

Dec. 13: Winter margarita 

Get the countdown started with a chilled winter margarita, a holiday twist on the popular sours-based drink. Notes of cranberry add an extra bit of seasonal tartness to the classic cocktail. 

Dec. 14: Dirty Santa 

Who knew a naughty version of Santa would be fruity and sweet? This holiday version of a dirty Shirley Temple may not leave you blushing, but you’ll definitely want to get a second glass.  

Dec. 15: Kris Kringle 

Crown Apple and ginger ale served over ice makes for a crisp, refreshing drink after a crisp afternoon on the green. 

Dec. 16: Grinch 

A sip of this fruity, bright green drink just might make your heart grow three sizes this day. The rum-based cocktail features hints of peach schnapps, blue curaçao and orange juice. 

Dec. 17: Jack Frost mimosa 

Dreaming of an escape to the beach during our chilly winter mornings? The Jack Frost mimosa will take your taste buds to a tropical paradise with rum, blue curaçao, coconut cream and pineapple juice topped with champagne. 

Dec. 18: Sugar cookie martini 

This staff favorite tastes like the ultimate holiday treat. Milky and smooth, the martini boasts rich vanilla vodka and Bailey’s cream with sweet sprinkles on the rim. 

Dec. 19: Cranberry mule 

Looking for a tarty take on a Moscow mule? The blend of cranberries and ginger beer makes for a sweet, tangy and spicy buzz. 

Dec. 20: Candy cane martini 

Peppermint lovers, this is your drink. This martini combines vanilla vodka with crème de menthe and peppermint schnapps, with crushed candy canes along the rim. 

Dec. 21: Rudolf’s tipsy spritzer 

This drink goes down in history for its fun fruity flavors. Vodka blends right in with the orange and cranberry juice for a cocktail that’ll guide your sleigh all night. 

Dec. 22: Clausmopolitan 

If there’s any drink an uptown Santa would indulge in, we bet it’s this one. Essentially a cosmopolitan, the Clausmopolitan comes with a sugar rim for a sweet take on the classic. 

Dec. 23: Christmas cookie martini 

Prepare to get those cookies and milk hearthside with a sip of this all-but-baked cocktail. Milky and minty, the martini mixes Bailey’s, Kahlua, peppermint schnapps and half-and-half. 

Dec. 24: Minty mistletoe 

It’s Christmas Eve, so what better way to celebrate than with a minty green drink? It combines Bailey’s with green crème de menthe and half and half, plus a sprinkle-lined rim. All you need to bring is someone to kiss under it.