Perhaps because of the shared long, dark winters, cozy Scandinavian holiday traditions feel right at home in Portland. Starting this December, Broder-goers at all of the local chains’ locations will find traditional Scandinavian holiday treats and goodies like pepperkaker, Norwegian spiced gingerbread cookies, and glogg, a Nordic take on mulled wine. For something even more festive, Broder will throw a Julebord — a Scandinavian Christmas feast — on December 17 and 18 at Nordia House, home to Broder Soder. Tickets are available online.

Locals stop into Freeland Spirits’ elegant, sunshine-filled Northwest Portland tasting room throughout the year for seasonal or event-themed mini-cocktail flights, each highlighting its house-made craft spirits like gin and bourbon. The holiday season is no different, with a Winter Wonderland lineup of four miniature cocktails to sample. Featuring Freeland’s Oregon rye-distilled Geneva gin, the Powder Day calls to mind a warm, mountainside beverage with its blend of coconut, oat, and rice milk, plus cinnamon bitters, honey, nutmeg, and allspice. The Spiced Pear Fizz, Portland Fog, and Cranberry Sour round off the rest of the flight. 

Jupiter NEXT’s lush, plant-filled cocktail paradise Hey Love is bringing back its “Sleigh Love” holiday season setup from November 29 through January 1. Along with oodles of colored lights, hanging baubles and ornaments, and other over-the-top holiday decor, diners have a special lineup of festive libations to choose from, like the Toboggan Time, a take on frozen Irish coffee topped with a Rumple Minze float, whipped cream, and candycane sprinkles. On December 21 and 22, Sleigh Love will host two back-to-back special events, starting with a “Festivus for the Rest of Us” celebration for those of the Seinfeldian faith, with a special food menu referencing famous moments from the show like matzo ball soup and fried kosher wieners. On the 22nd, it’s a Charlie Brown Christmas jazz night.

With its sleek, curving banquettes, floral decor, and soft lighting, the sophisticated, polished Abigail Hall is a lovely place for a classy evening out during the holidays. Courtesy of beverage director Derek Jacobi, the fall and winter cocktail menu includes fun seasonal drinks like the “Brûleevardier,” a creme brulee-inspired number with bourbon, banana, Pasubio, Bonal Quinquina, and allspice. The bar’s take on mulled wine incorporates smoked dates, Pommeau de Normandie, and Sfumato Amaro, plus the classic combo of cinnamon and orange.

One of the city’s oldest restaurants, Huber’s retains its old-school charm and its nationally famous hot cocktail — the Spanish Coffee. Servers flame rum tableside, with plenty of pyrotechnics from the dustings of nutmeg and cinnamon, before quenching it with Kahlua, triple sec, and coffee. The drink is finished with a dose of whipped cream. It’s one of several warm cocktails served at Huber’s, which range from a Calvados toddy to the Shakespeare, a rich, creamy concoction of

Grand Marnier, Baileys, Frangelico, and coffee garnished with shaved chocolate.

A cup of Portland-made Smith tea is sure to induce some serious hygge, and while any Portlander can steep a cup at home, it’s well worth paying a visit to either of Smith Teamaker’s tasting rooms for its holiday food and beverage menu. Seasonal drinks include a Silent Night Latte — a snug wintery drink made with Oregon peppermint, cinnamon, ginger, and orange-clove syrup — and the Merry Maker’s Punch, a floral blend of hibiscus flowers, cinnamon, sarsaparilla, apple cider, and mulled spices that can be served with wine or without. There’s also Smith’s seasonal teas, like the Chocolate Peppermint Pu-erh and the Ho-Ho-Ho Ji Chai blend of hojicha and chai with chocolate. For a special treat, try the tea and chocolate flight.

This sultry subterranean bar is now serving its Hollydaze menu, which includes things like large format punches, eggnog cocktails, and other seasonal drinks. For example, the Sea of Swirly Twirly Gumdrops tops off cognac and Cafe du Monde-infused angostura bitters with sparkling wine. It runs until New Year’s Eve, when the bar will run a special menu for the holiday. Reservations are available on Resy.

The uber-festive international holiday pop-up Miracle returns to Deadshot this year, bringing back its themed drinks, cute drinking vessels (think: chunky ceramic Santa mugs), and heaps of holiday decorations to rival Buddy the Elf’s makeover of Gimbels. This year’s cocktails include Santa’s Little Helper with gin and spiced caraway syrup, as well as the creamy Jingle Balls Nog, featuring cognac, cream sherry, almond milk, and egg with vanilla and nutmeg zest. Miracle will spread the holiday cheer through New Year's Eve. Grab reservations now, while you still can; walk-in spots during this popular event are hard to come by.

The next best thing to heading to the Alps for European apres-ski vibes is meeting up with a group of friends during Olympia Provisions Public House’s wintertime festivities. Along with cozy classics like cheesy Swiss fondue or Bavarian sauerbraten pork cheeks, paired with a wide selection of alpine spirits, its special seasonal offerings include a winter happy hour of schnapps and small bites. From 3 to 6 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, sip mugs of rosehip tea spiked with plum brandy over fonduta or raclette. Public House will also be decking the halls with plenty of seasonal decorations, offering indoor or outdoor dining in a heated outdoor patio with fire pit. With special events throughout the lead up to Christmas, Public House will also throw a New Year’s Eve bash — its Alpenrausch Apres Ski Soiree Party will feature an ice luge, a hearty food and drink spread, and dancing.