It’s starting to cool down outside so how about warming up with a hot n’spicy cocktail? From Jamaican Jerk Bitters to Valentina Hot Sauce, three Chicago restaurants have added a kick to their new fall cocktail menus that might make you leave those mittens behind…

“Simulacrum” available at Sable Kitchen & Bar (111 N. State Street) courtesy of Bartender Fred Sarkis

• 2 oz Blanco Tequila
• ¾ oz Caffe Moka
• Barspoon Sambuca
• 2 Dashes Bitter End Jamaican Jerk bitters
• Stir and serve up

“Evil Ways” available at South Water Kitchen (225 N. Wabash Avenue) courtesy of Bartender Sarah McComber

• 3 oz Metropolitan Krankshaft Kolsch Ale
• 3 oz Red Pepper Puree
• ½ oz Agave Tequila
• 1 oz Valentina Hot Sauce
• ¾ oz Worcestershire Sauce
• ¾ oz Lemon Juice
• Dash of Salt
• Dash of Pepper

“Hott & Dirty” available at Encore Liquid Lounge (171 W. Randolph Street) courtesy of Bartender Jason Davis

• 1 oz Olive Juice
• ½ oz Tabasco Sauce
• 3.5 oz Vodka
• Shake and serve in martini glass

 

And if you prefer a little whiskey to keep you warm, 312 Chicago recently added a new Barrel-Aged Cocktail Program that debuts a different bourbon beauty every month. For the month of November, the Italian restaurant will feature a “Barrel-Aged Boulevardier” :

• 1.5 parts Bourbon/Rye Blend from High West
• ½  part Carpano Antica  (or other sweet Vermouth)
• 1.5 parts Campari