The Peppermint Peak pop-up will allow patrons to enjoy the brisk winter air in an outdoor patio area or imbibe indoors by a festively decorated bar. Credit: Courtesy Photo / InterContinental
Holiday pop-up bar Peppermint Peak has taken over the the rooftop bar at the River Walk’s InterContinental Hotel, bringing with it festive decor, seasonal cocktails and fireside s’mores.

For the pop-up, the hotel’s High Praise drinkery — which includes both indoor and outdoor seating — will be decked with “pink peppermint-themed holiday decor, twinkling lights, feathered festoons and chalet-inspired comforts,” according to organizers. 

Though there isn’t a snowy peak anywhere near San Antonio, holiday music from dueling DJs will further add to the aprés-ski ambiance.

Guests can enjoy seasonal cocktails while taking in the festive decor. Credit: Courtesy Photo / InterContinental
Artisanal cocktails will lend even more holiday cheer with seasonal ingredients and names inspired by famous Christmas movies, according to organizers.

The Son of a Nutcracker, inspired by Elf, will feature Botanist Gin, raspberry syrup, lemon and foamer. Ya Filthy Animal, a nod to Home Alone, centers on Susto Mezcal, with Cointreau, a Tajin rim, orange juice and lemon juice.

Two drinks inspired by Love Actually seem poised to steal the show, however. The Hoping to be Kissed is a warm cocktail served in a cozy mug containing Jameson, espresso, heavy whipped cream and flamed cinnamon. Another tipple named for one of the movie’s most romantic lines, To Me You Are Perfect, contains Don Q Coco Rum, St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur, prosecco and passionfruit puree. The cocktails will be complimented by a limited menu of seasonal desserts, including a pumpkin-spice tres leches cake and a brownie tart dusted with powdered white chocolate. The featured sweet is an elevated take on the s’more with a black-tea sable cookie, charred orange marshmallow, cranberry compote and dark chocolate.

The Peppermint Peak pop-up will run through Dec. 27 at InterContinental Hotel, 111 E. Pecan Street.

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This article appears in Nov 27 – Dec 10, 2024.

Stephanie Koithan is the Digital Content Editor of the San Antonio Current. In her role, she writes about politics, music, art, culture and food. Send her a tip at skoithan@sacurrent.com.