Discover Nightlife: Top Ten Fall and Winter Inspired Cocktails

If fall comfort food doesn't agree with your diet or lifestyle, the best bars and clubs in San Diego are here to provide you with the flavors of autumn complete with all the seasonal sass sans the heavy sides and excessive calories. From apple-cinnamon martinis to pumpkintinis and even mistletoe cocktails, cheers your snow rimmed glass to the new chilly season.

Discover the top ten fall and winter inspired cocktails in San Diego.

Julian Cider - Stingaree
This very local fall treat is a mix of hot Julian Mills Cider, Woodford Reserve Whiskey, and Daron Calvados Cognac with heavy apple and pear influences. Stingaree also offers the Stung by Eggnog cocktail for those looking to skip fall and drink right into winter. (pictured)

Apple-Cinnamon Tini - Market
Perfect for fall, this 'tini is made with apple and cinnamon infused vodka, fresh apple juice and a cinnamon-sugar rim.

Pumpkintini - Avenue 5
Head to Banker's Hill for your pumpkin fix, made with Malibu rum, Kahlua, milk, pumpkin filling, and a graham cracker rim.

Spiced Pear Martini - RICE at W
New to the holiday menu at RICE, this autumn martini is made of mint sprigs, pear nectar, spiced rum, lime juice, fresh nutmeg, and sliced pear. (pictured left)

Poached Pear Martini - Pacifica Del Mar
A poached twist to the spice at RICE, the Pacifica Del Mar makes their martini with freshly-muddled Bosc pear, Absolut pear vodka, and a splash of Midori, served with a ginger-sugar rim.

Almond Joy - The Bitter End
This candy-inspired holiday spirit is made with Malibu rum, Frangelico, DeKuyper White Crème de Cacao, a splash of half & half and topped with toasted coconut.

Put some spice in your holiday spirit with a Frida’s Cacao creation, a mixture of hot chocolate, Sauza Conmemorativo Tequila, and Patron Citronage Liquer. Also available are Ponche, a hot winter punch, and Chocolate St. Croix, with hot chocolate and Cruzan Coconut Rum.

Red Rudolph - Ivy Hotel
Get in the Christmas spirit with a Red Rudolph, made of Right Gin, fresh lemon juice, and a float of Chambord, garnished with fresh raspberries. Or indulge in the Chocolate Snowflake with Amaretto, Kahlua, Hennessey, Godiva Chocolate liqueur, garnished with a chocolate stick. These flavors of winter cocktails are served at Quarter Kitchen, Envy, and Eden.

The Mistletoe - Grant Grill
The Mistletoe is made with mint and gin and 10% of all proceeds from this cocktail will go directly to the San Diego Food Bank, providing meals to families throughout San Diego and helping them have happy and healthy holiday season. Cheers to charitable cocktails at the Grant Grill all December long.

The Long Kiss Goodnight - JRDN
Get ready to ring in the New Year with the Long Kiss Goodnight martini, made with Stoli Vanil, Tuaca, and Pineapple. Practice your New Year's Eve style by the boardwalk in Pacific Beach.

Insider Tip: If one cocktail isn't enough, head to Universal in Hillcrest for the Russian Winter mixology package - a chilling take on your typical club bottle service experience complete with costumes.

Insider (Safety) Tip: If one real cocktail is too much, save your dignity and visit the Sheraton for a "Mocktail." Lead mixologist Scott Schumate from Tapitini at the Sheraton is serving such delicious and alcohol-free Mocktails as the Pomegranate Apple NO-jito.