We’ll admit that super-sweet cocktails aren’t our normal M.O., but something about the holidays makes us want to try new things. We were so glad to step outside our comfort zone at a recent dinner at the Train Shed at St. Louis Union Station, which hosts a holiday pop-up called the Sleigh Shed every year from mid-November to the end of the year, complete with a full list of themed cocktails.
Our server recommended the Santa’s Red-Eye Fix, a boozy dessert cocktail made with 1220 Spirits vodka, cold brew, heavy cream and Madagascar vanilla topped with whipped cream and what was probably an entire chocolate chip cookie crumbled on top, along with red and green sprinkles for extra festivity. It’s the perfect post-meal pick-me-up thanks to a jolt of caffeine from the cold brew, but sweet enough to absolutely count as dessert. Union Station has tons of festive fun, so be sure to check out some of their other holiday offerings while you’re there.
201 S. 18th St., St. Louis, 314.923.3949, trainshed-stl.com
This article appears in December 2024.
