We were in a festive mood and decided to go back to Miracle on Mercer again this holiday season…read more Unfortunately, like last year, we were sat in the back of the main dining area next to the door to their "carriage house". Again, this meant that the staff was constantly opening and closing the door between the two rooms, letting in a draft. Thankfully, it was not as bitterly cold as it was last year, but it was still a distracting and annoying interference to our experience.
Since I was not the hugest fan of their food menu, we decided to stick to just drinks on this go around. I opted for the Rudolph's Replacement, since I had loved the blend of vodka, coffee liqueur, white creme de cacao, orange curacao, chai, almond milk, and aromatic bitters during my last visit. Though I was tempted to order a second of the exact same drink, I decided to branch out and try something new with the Cheery Cherry Chocosaurus. The sweet and crisp cocktail included brandy, Italian sweet vermouth, dark creme de cacao, blackberry liqueur, tart cherry, chocolate, lemon, chocolate bitters, and two brandied cherries as a garnish. I absolutely adored it and even ordered a second one. However, it clearly did not feel the same way about me, because the overload of sweetness gave me a massive headache that lasted until the next day. In addition to my drinks, I had sips of the Yippee Ki Yay Mother F****r! and the Coconut Hot Chocolate. The fowl-mouthed beverage was a sweet and nutty blend of Barbados rum, rhum agricole, Trinidad overproof rum, ube & coconut orgeat, and acid-adjusted pineapple. The creamy hot chocolate really focused on the infusion of various nuts, as it included amaretto and hazelnut, as well as the similar notes from the coconut. Both cocktails were excellent!
Miracle on Mercer always provides a festive atmosphere worthy of a visit. However, when making a reservation, you might want to ask for one of the rare tables away from one of the many doors in the small space.
