Sacramento, CAHoliday Bars

The Jungle Bird, the tiki bar on J Street in Midtown, becomes a Sippin' Santa stop each winter, decked out with tropical Christmas kitsch on top of its usual island theme. The takeover pours a rotating menu of rum-and-tiki holiday cocktails in Santa-and-surfboard glassware exclusive to the pop-up. Order a coconut-and-rum cocktail from the seasonal list, browse the bar's regular tiki program once the season wraps, and expect the room dressed for a tropical Christmas rather than a snowy one.

The Butterscotch Den, the self-grill steakhouse and cocktail bar in Oak Park, turns its retro 1970s room into a full Christmas takeover each winter. The regular self-grill format stays in place alongside a themed cocktail list served in collectible holiday mugs, with the usual freezer martinis joined by seasonal additions. Order a holiday cocktail from the takeover list, then grill your own steak over the communal grills the way the room does the rest of the year, and expect the room's retro decor to lean fully into vintage Christmas.

The Snug, the compact Irish pub and craft cocktail bar at the edge of the R Street corridor, becomes Miracle on R Street each winter, filling its small room with holiday decor and a themed cocktail menu in collectible glassware. The close quarters that put every regular seat near the bar stay the same, just dressed for the season. Order a seasonal cocktail from the Miracle list, or ask for something off the bar's usual Irish-leaning program if you would rather skip the holiday theme, and expect the room to fill up fast.