Photo by: Konstantino Hatzisarros

The weather outside is frightful, but this holiday cocktail is delightful.

It's not even Thanksgiving and we're feeling holiday season stress.

So we were cheered to discover a new, healthy cocktail to help get us in the spirit.

Tucked away in the East Village, The Summit Bar is serving Christmas-in-a-cup with Driving Miss Davies ($12). Making its debut after Turkey Day, the cocktail, created by mixologist and co-owner Greg Seider, is strong enough to ease our gift-shopping anxiety (thank you, bourbon), yet sweet enough to remind us of gingerbread and spiced cider. The fresh nutmeg aroma took our senses through a winter wonderland.

Ready to ring in the season? Whip up the drink at home with this recipe.

Forget milk and cookies. We're guaranteeing our spot on the ‘nice list' by leaving a cup of this for Old Saint Nick.

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