As each annual festive season brings an abundance of delicious cocktails made with cinnamon, nutmeg and pumpkin, some of New York City’s most revered bartenders are bringing one of the most seasonal, yet overlooked ingredients to the forefront; introducing creative ways of using pine in cocktails.
Using house-made syrups, fir garnishes and different variations of the evergreen coniferous tree, Jim Kearns of Slowly Shirley, Nico de Soto of Miracle’s global holiday popups and Cody Goldstein of NYLO hotel’s Shakespeare-inspired woodland dreamscape bar LOCL, provoke nostalgic memories of wintry walks and create the woody scent of fresh air through their unique and aromatic pine cocktails.

Holly Jolly
Holly Jolly
Created by Nico de Soto for Miracle
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 oz. Gin
- 1/2 oz. Pine Liqueur
- 3/4 oz. Vanilla Syrup
- 3/4 oz. Lime Juice
- 3 Mint
- Top with soda
Glass: Miracle Collins Glass
Garnish: Pine Needles
Preparation: Shake. Strain. Top with soda.

Shakespeare’s Globe
Shakespeare’s Globe
Created by Cody Goldstein for LOCL
Ingredients:
- 2 oz. Four Pillars Gin
- 5 oz. Root Beer Seltzer
- 1/2 oz. Vanilla Syrup
- 1/2 oz. Douglas Fir Liqueur
- 1/4 oz. Cointreau
Glass: Snow Globe
Garnish: Edible disco glitter
Preparation: Shake gin, syrup, Douglas fir, and Cointreau with ice for 5 seconds. Double strain into the globe and fill with root beer seltzer.

Pacific Coast Highway
Pacific Coast Highway
Created by Jim Kearns for Slowly Shirley NYC
Ingredients:
- 1 Muddled cucumber slice
- 1 tsp. Argala Pastis
- 3/4 oz. Fino sherry
- 1/4 oz. Doug Fir Eu de Vie
- 1/2 oz. Zirbenz Pine liqueur
- 1 oz. Eucalyptus-infused Terroir
Glass: Coupe
Garnish: Rosemary Sprig
Preparation: Stir. Strain.