Dallas, October 26, 2025
News Summary
Omni Hotels is launching a holiday cocktail experience at 27 hotels nationwide, with seven locations in Texas and themed pop-ups running from November 11 to January 9. This expansion includes winter-themed bars and curated cocktail menus featuring eight signature drinks, all styled as winter wonderlands with festive decorations. Additionally, a brand-wide tree lighting event is scheduled for November 29, marking the start of the holiday celebrations.
Dallas — Omni Hotels is launching an elaborate holiday cocktail experience at 27 hotels nationwide, including seven in Texas and five in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, with themed pop-ups running from November 11 to January 9.
What happened
The hotel chain is expanding a seasonal cocktail program that began as a single pop-up at the Omni Dallas hotel in 2024. The expanded rollout will place winter-themed bars and curated cocktail menus in 27 properties across the United States. Each location will be styled as a winter wonderland with twinkling lights and festive decorations and will offer a set menu of eight signature drinks plus seasonal snacks.
Key details
- Dates: Events will run from November 11 to January 9.
- Scope: 27 hotels nationwide.
- Texas presence: seven in Texas and five in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
- Cocktail menu: Eight drinks curated by mixologist Julie Reiner, who is identified as a judge on Netflix’s “Drink Masters.”
- Special events: On November 29, all Omni properties will simultaneously light their Christmas trees at 6 PM local time and conduct the brand’s annual hot chocolate ritual.
Where in Texas
The holiday bar takeovers will take place at the following Texas hotels:
- Dallas: Hops & Hens at Omni Dallas Hotel
- Fort Worth: Wine Thief at Omni Fort Worth Hotel
- Frisco: Lobby Bar at Omni Frisco Hotel at The Star
- Frisco: Lounge by Top Golf at Omni PGA Frisco Resort
- Irving: LRH at Omni Las Colinas Hotel
- Houston: La Reserve at Omni Houston Hotel
- San Antonio: El Colegio at Omni La Mansión del Rio
Cocktail menu and snacks
The menu, curated by Julie Reiner, includes eight festive drinks and seasonal snacks. Menu items listed by name and composition are:
- The Blitzen: Woodford Reserve Rye, Liquid Alchemist ginger apple spice syrup, angostura bitters, served in a holiday ornament.
- Sleigh Ride: Grey Goose Vodka, Italicus, lime, cranberry syrup, and soda water, featuring light-up ice cubes.
- Espress-Ho Ho Martini: Don Julio Reposado Tequila, Mr. Black coffee liqueur, espresso, garnished with a mini MoonPie.
- Merry Spritz-mas: A non-alcoholic option with Curious Elixir #4, Fluère non-alcoholic bitter, and lemon.
- Dubai hot chocolate: With caramelized kataifi, pistachio whipped cream, and Stroopwafel chocolate bar, served in a gold coffee mug.
Snacks available will include Reindeer Fuel (smoked maple-chili nut and pretzel crunch) and an assorted holiday cookie tray.
Associated holiday programming
Beyond the bars and menus, each hotel will host additional holiday experiences. These will include concerts, photos with Santa, and special holiday stay packages. The coordinated tree lighting on November 29 at 6 PM local time across all properties will accompany the chain’s annual hot chocolate ritual to mark the midseason celebration.
Background
The expanded program is an outgrowth of a pop-up concept that first appeared at the Omni Dallas hotel in 2024. The new rollout applies that concept to 27 hotels nationwide, with seven locations confirmed across Texas and five in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The menu is led by a named mixologist credited with national-television involvement, and beverage choices include both alcoholic and non-alcoholic options intended for a seasonal audience.
Operational notes
The holiday bars are temporary, with a defined start and end date. The simultaneous nationwide tree lightings are scheduled for a single evening to provide an organized, chainwide kickoff to the holiday programming. Individual hotel offerings such as concerts and Santa photos will vary by property and may be subject to separate scheduling, capacity limits, or booking requirements set by each hotel.
FAQ
How many hotels will host the holiday cocktail experience?
27 hotels nationwide.
When will the holiday bars be open?
from November 11 to January 9.
Which Texas hotels will host the holiday bar takeovers?
The holiday bar takeovers will take place at the following Texas hotels:
- Dallas: Hops & Hens at Omni Dallas Hotel
- Fort Worth: Wine Thief at Omni Fort Worth Hotel
- Frisco: Lobby Bar at Omni Frisco Hotel at The Star
- Frisco: Lounge by Top Golf at Omni PGA Frisco Resort
- Irving: LRH at Omni Las Colinas Hotel
- Houston: La Reserve at Omni Houston Hotel
- San Antonio: El Colegio at Omni La Mansión del Rio
Who curated the cocktail menu?
Julie Reiner, a judge on Netflix’s “Drink Masters.”
What drinks will be offered?
The cocktail menu includes:
- The Blitzen: Woodford Reserve Rye, Liquid Alchemist ginger apple spice syrup, angostura bitters, served in a holiday ornament.
- Sleigh Ride: Grey Goose Vodka, Italicus, lime, cranberry syrup, and soda water, featuring light-up ice cubes.
- Espress-Ho Ho Martini: Don Julio Reposado Tequila, Mr. Black coffee liqueur, espresso, garnished with a mini MoonPie.
- Merry Spritz-mas: A non-alcoholic option with Curious Elixir #4, Fluère non-alcoholic bitter, and lemon.
- Dubai hot chocolate: With caramelized kataifi, pistachio whipped cream, and Stroopwafel chocolate bar, served in a gold coffee mug.
Are there snacks available?
Snacks available will include Reindeer Fuel (smoked maple-chili nut and pretzel crunch) and assorted holiday cookie tray.
Will there be a coordinated event across properties?
On November 29, all Omni properties will simultaneously light their Christmas trees at 6 PM local time, which will kick off the holiday season in conjunction with the brand’s annual hot chocolate ritual.
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Number of locations | 27 hotels nationwide |
| Texas locations | seven in Texas; five in the Dallas-Fort Worth area |
| Run dates | from November 11 to January 9 |
| Menu lead | Julie Reiner, a judge on Netflix’s “Drink Masters” |
| Signature items | The Blitzen; Sleigh Ride; Espress-Ho Ho Martini; Merry Spritz-mas; Dubai hot chocolate |
| Snacks | Reindeer Fuel (smoked maple-chili nut and pretzel crunch); assorted holiday cookie tray |
| Chainwide event | All properties light Christmas trees on November 29 at 6 PM local time |
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