Carmel Christkindlmarkt & Yelp announce cocktail crawl around Carter Green

The Gingerbread martini from the Cake Bake Shop is just one of the drinks you can indulge in this season for Carmel’s cocktail crawl. (Photo provided)

Ahead of opening day on Saturday, Nov. 18 at the Carmel Christkindlmarkt, visitors can enjoy a special, Market-themed cocktail crawl at restaurants around Carter Green in Carmel.

Six restaurants will be offering specialty cocktails through Nov. 19 in a partnership between Yelp and the Carmel Christkindlmarkt. The offerings will include:

  • Cake Bake Shop. Gingerbread martini, featuring Ketel One Vodka, St. George Coffee Liqueur, and Cake Bake Gingerbread Syrup, topped with soft whipped cream and a gingerbread man.
  • Divvy. Partridge in a Pear Tree, featuring Gray Whale gin, pear liqueur, elderflower liqueur, and lemon juice, shaken and topped with Blanc de Blanc bubbly.
  • Hotel Carmichael. Peppermint hot chocolate martini, featuring vodka, hot chocolate, peppermint liqueur, and topped with whipped cream and crushed candy canes.
  • 317 Charcuterie. Mulled wine, sure to warm you up even on a cold November night.
  • Matt the Miller’s. Peppermint Dream, featuring peppermint vodka, Kahlua and cream with a candy cane rim.
  • Tucci’s. Rumplesnuggler Martini. Ingredients will include Bailey’s Irish cream liqueur and Rumple Minze peppermint schnapps, topped with whipped cream and crushed peppermint candy canes.

A special edible topper will be featured on each cocktail, featuring the Carmel Christkindlmarkt and Yelp logos, adding to the unique look of these cocktails.

“We are very excited to partner with Yelp to bring this cocktail crawl to life,” said Maria Murphy, CEO of the Carmel Christkindlmarkt. “We’re hopeful this will enhance the excitement of the holiday season, while also encouraging our visitors to visit these amazing restaurants in the area.”

“There are so many incredible and locally-owned restaurants within walking distance of the Carmel Christkindlmarkt and we’re excited to ring in the holidays with them,” said Niki Burt, community manager at Yelp. “These exclusive, holiday-themed cocktails will get everyone in the holiday spirit, just in time for the market’s grand opening. There are only 100 special cocktail toppers at each business, so be sure to enjoy one while you can and tag us in your photos at @yelpindy and @carmelchristkindlmarkt.”

These drinks will be available through at least Nov. 19. The Carmel Christkindlmarkt opens for the season on Nov. 18, and full hours can be found at CarmelChristkindlmarkt.com.