Photo courtesy of Leela’s
Leela’s Wine Bar transforms into a winter wonderland for an immersive festive experience with limited-time holiday cocktails, instagrammable decor and Christmas classics playing behind the bar, running from Nov. 15 to Jan. 1 on Lowest Greenville.
Surrounding Leela’s exterior are whimsical arched branches covered in holiday lights, ornaments and large gift boxes to welcome guests at the entrance.
The inside of the wine bar is garnished in white and silver decor with pops of red, ceilings accessorized with snowflakes, ornaments and lights to mimic snowfall.
Leela’s patio will be transformed with snow white plants, garland and more lights to create a holiday atmosphere.
Its drink menu consists of Holiday-themed cocktails including:
- Ornament – strawberry and hibiscus-infused gin, italicus, strawberry, lemon and tonic served in an ornament glass.
- Polar Expresso – espresso-infused vodka, cream and cinnamon.
- All Things Nice – gingerbread espresso martini.
- Down the Chimney – Wild Turkey 81, Heering, maple, Aztec chocolate and cherry bitters with cherry wood smoke.
- Drink Up Grinches – fig and cinnamon infused Mount Gay black rum, Cointreau, lemon, rosemary and thyme
- Merry Berry – apple and butterfly pea infused The Botanist gin, blackberry, lemon, honey, sage and tonic
- MistleToe – Astral Blanco tequila, grapefruit, lime served in a santa boot glass
- Sweater Weather – merlot, Grand Marnier, orange, turbinado and mulling spices.
- Up to Snow Good – espresso infused vodka, Kahlua, cold brew, chocolate, peppermint and whipped cream.
For those seeking variety, an “All Aboard! Espresso Flight,” offers mini versions of the espresso martini, gingerbread espresso martini, and s’mores espresso martini.
“Expect a decked-out snowy winter vibe this year, perfect for a night celebrating connection with family and friends. Even though there are lots of places for the perfect holiday candid, this pop-up is designed to truly enhance an evening spending time with those you love,” Karla Gallegos, founder of The Planting Hand and yearly collaborator for the holiday pop-up said.
