The Heat of the Night

LOCAL BLOGGER ALEXIS MCKINNIS TELLS US WHERE TO FIND THE HOTTEST DRINKS IN MINNEAPOLIS.

1. THE LOCAL “The Local has been the world’s top seller of Jameson Irish Whiskey for three years running and is the best bar for an Irish Coff ee.” 931 Nicollet Mall; 612-904-1000; www.the-local.com

2. AZIA RESTAURANT & ANEMONI SUSHI BAR
“Cozy up to a Honey Pot, a steaming carafe of chamomile tea laced with Barenjager, a sweet honey liqueur.” 2550 Nicollet Ave S; 612-813-1200; www.aziarestaurant.com

3. LA BELLE VIE
“Try The Love Supreme, house-made hot chocolate with Oloroso sherry, Tia Maria coffee liqueur, fresh whipped cream and a tangerine garnish.” 510 Groveland Ave; 612-874-6440; www.labellevie.us

4. MOTO-I
“Warm yourself from head to toe with a cup of hot sake. All sakes are brewed on-site, making this the world’s first sake brewery outside of Japan.” 2940 Lyndale Ave S; 612-821-6262; www.moto-i.com

5. TOWN TALK DINER “Ice-cream drinks are the specialty at this retro-cool spot, but come winter, a hot toddy will get you through even the coldest Minnesota night.” 2707 1/2 E Lake St; 612-722-1312; www.towntalkdiner.com