The Prime Rib in South Philly’s LIVE! Casino & Hotel is known for its decadent dinner options, but those who head to the space’s lounge this winter can also find some new festive treats.
“Drinks in Toyland” is the venue’s latest holiday pop-up, and it will be housed in the restaurant’s front entrance foyer/bar until Jan. 11. As a release notes, the space is meant to helps locals reconnect with friends and family over the holidays, host team outings, and find a bit of comfort and nostalgia during this busy time.
Decor-wise, the pop-up dons twinkling lights, antique toys, tinsel, ornaments, snowy windows and more, but the real magic comes from the cocktails being served.
Different seasonal flavors like chocolate peppermint and gingerbread are on display with the Chocolate Peppermint Martini and the Gingerbread Espresso Martini. The former features Tito’s Vodka with chocolate liqueur, simple syrup, and peppermint syrup with a crushed peppermint/chocolate rim, and a peppermint stick, while the latter boasts Cantera Negra Silver Tequila, Cantera Negra Café liqueur, gingerbread syrup, and freshly brewed espresso served in a coup glass garnished with a gingerbread cookie crumb rim, whipped cream, and a gingerbread man.
Other sweet sips include the Toy Shop Sangria made with red wine, Belle de Brillet Pear Liqueur, St. Remy Brandy, cinnamon spiced syrup, and cranberry juice with sugared thyme, cranberries, and a cinnamon stick; plus the Gin & Jolly, a spin on a classic gin fizz cocktail made with The Botanist Gin, egg white, ginger syrup, lime, a lemon peel, and club soda poured into a coupe glass garnished with ginger candy.
Last (but certainly not least), visitors can also sip on the Naughty but Nice, made with Redemption Whiskey, cinnamon simple syrup, dried chili peppers, dried vanilla bean, eggnog, and a dash of orange bitters in a double old-fashioned glass with a cinnamon all spice rim and cinnamon stick.
Those who want to try all of the seasonal sippers are also in luck, Drinks in Toyland will offer tastings throughout its run (exact dates and times are available on Instagram @livecasinophl and @primeribphilly.)
And as the release notes, for those hoping to give back during the holidays as well, guests may give to Toys-For-Tots (which will have a donation station set up within the pop-up.) The Tito’s cocktail will also have a charitable component— Tito’s Handmade Vodka will donate $1 for every Chocolate Peppermint Martini purchased (up to $5,000) to the charity as well.
For more information on Drinks in Toyland at The Prime Rib (900 Packer Ave.), visit philadelphia.livecasinohotel.com
