Snowdrift Returns to Adrift Tiki Bar for the Holiday Season
Photo courtesy of Casey Wilson
Denver’s longest running local holiday pop-up occurs November 25, 2025 through January 3, 2026
DENVER (Nov. 17, 2025)— Adrift Tiki Bar is thrilled to announce the return of Snowdrift, Denver's best holiday pop-up bar experience, running November 25, 2025 through January 3, 2026. The beloved seasonal transformation will once again turn the iconic "Beach on Broadway" into an enchanting tiki-meets-tinsel winter wonderland.
“Snowdrift is one of our favorite traditions here at Adrift," said Adrift General Manager Peaches Ayers. “Each year we reinvent the experience—new cocktails, revamped decorations, expanded footprint—while keeping the spirit of the season alive. As one of Denver’s longest running local holiday pop-ups, we love seeing guests come back each time to see how Snowdrift has evolved.”
This year, Adrift is pulling out all the stops to create an immersive holiday experience unlike any other in Denver. Guests will be transported to a whimsical tropical winter paradise featuring snowcapped palm trees and powdery snow throughout the restaurant, as well as festive Santa hats adorning signature blowfish decorations, and an icy igloo beach bar.
Mark your calendars for December 18 as Adrift hosts their highly popular Adult Spelling Bee, the holiday edition, from from 7 to 9 p.m. Seating begins at 6:45 p.m. This is a first come, first serve event.
Adrift’s merry takeover includes the unveiling of a special holiday-themed menu featuring creative seasonal libations like Adrift’s take on a Hot Buttered Rum, alongside curated dishes designed to complement the festive atmosphere. Whether gathering with friends, celebrating with coworkers, or seeking a unique date night destination, Snowdrift offers the perfect backdrop for your holiday memories.
Food:
Crispy Christmas Crab Cakes ($14): Mini crab cakes served with tartar sauce. Topped with fresh parsley, togarashi and lemon
Hula Holiday Ribs (half rack - $27, full rack $54): Slow-roasted, fall-off-the-bone pork ribs glazed in Adrift’s sweet and tangy guava BBQ sauce, topped with fresh microgreens and served with two Hawaiian rolls and your choice of Hawaiian mac salad, white rice, or cucumber salad
Yuletide Loco Moco Meatloaf ($22): House-made gochujang glazed meatloaf, scratch brown gravy, white rice, jalapeño serrano cranberry sauce and a fried egg. Topped with crispy shallots. An Adrift holiday classic – get it before it’s gone! Add mushrooms for $2.
Chocolate Peppermint Cheesecake ($15): Cool peppermint cheesecake baked in a chocolate cookie crust, topped with a smooth peppermint icing and drizzled with chocolate ganache
Cocktail:
Tropical Truffle ($17): Chairman’s Reserve Original rum and a duo of Caribbean rums swirl with hazelnut, chocolate, almond, and touch of sour orange. The kind of treat Santa might trade his cookies for. Nut allergy
Deck the Palms ($17): Family Jones gin, Probitas rum, and cachaça shaken with winter pine and bright citrus. It’s where tiki meets tinsel — your Christmas tree’s gone tropical, and the ornaments are coconuts
S’mores by the Shore ($18): Kyro rye whiskey, coffee, black walnut, and smoked alder wood sweetened with demerara and brightened with lemon. It’s Adrift’s answer to hot cocoa by the campfire — marshmallows and sea breeze included. Tree nut allergy
The Frostbite ($18): Singani brandy, rhum, lime, orange, pineapple, and blue snowflakes. A bright blue blizzard of tropical cheer — proof that even a frostbite can feel like paradise
Ba Hum Butter ($17): A warm, spiced, velvety Hot Buttered Rum with RL Seale 12yr and our house-made rum batter. Sip slow — this one spreads holiday cheer like melted butter
Snowdrift Coquito ($17): Inspired by the Puerto Rican classic, Adrift’s Coquito blends Don Q 7-year rum, Planetary Cut and Dry, Madeira, coconut, vanilla, clove, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Your passport to a holiday paradise — sweet, creamy, and sunshine-approved
Partridge in a Pear Tree ($16): Clear Creek Pear Brandy, Leopold Brothers Sweet Vermut, Cocchi VDT, St. George Spiced Pear Liqueur, and Campari. Sip the season with Adrift’s holiday Negroni — a partridge-perfect blend for all 12 days of Christmas
Punch Bowl:
Santa’s Last Stop (for two - $36, For four - $72): Denver Distillery Bottled in Bond Rum, Appleton 12 year rum, lime, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, Angostura. Warm, spiced, and easy — a vintage holiday punch meant for cozy nights and cheerful company
The Zest of the Year (for two - $36, For four - $72): Volans Reposado tequila, Spanish brandy, passionfruit, almond, falernum, lime, and sparkling wine. Here’s to new beginnings – zesty, bubbly, and ready for the midnight countdown. Almond allergy
Shots:
Mistletoe ($8): Chocolate, peppermint, Don Q 7-year, and Hamilton 86 Rum. Rich and ready for holiday mischief
Naughty or Nice ($8): Sweet or spicy, you won’t know until you sip. Rotating mini cocktails. Please alert us of any allergies before ordering
Non-Alcoholic:
Holly & Berry ($14): Pathfinder N/A Spirit, cranberry, orange, apple, and pear. A non-alcoholic Cosmo dressed in holiday reds and winter sparkle
Snowdrift makes Adrift the ultimate destination for holiday fun in Denver, offering an escape from traditional winter celebrations with a distinctly island twist.
Adrift is open for dinner service Tuesday through Saturday during the Snowdrift season. The bar and restaurant is closed Sundays and Mondays. While walks-ins are welcome, reservations are recommended.
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About Adrift Tiki Bar & Restaurant
Located in Denver’s South Broadway neighborhood known for its eclectic mix of live music venues, art-house movie theaters, bars and acclaimed restaurants, Adrift draws on the rich history of authentic Tiki lounges and modernizes the traditions borrowing from an array of island flavors and cultures. Serving elevated cocktails and spice route-inspired bites, Adrift features an extensive collection of 100+ rums from all over the world. The space has indoor and outdoor seating and 70-year-old hand-carved totems that stand adjacent to Puffer fish pendant lights in a vibrant space where guests can delight in Adrift’s take on everything from the traditional Mai Tai or Zombie to frozen Chi-Chi concoctions and punch bowls, which are presented with flair including fresh flowers and hand-pressed juice. Diners will discover well-executed global cuisine including their delectable Spam Musubi, Island Bowls, and other Polynesian fare. As part of Adrift’s social responsibility program, The Mana Immersion Fund provides financial assistance to humanitarians with a focus on medical, dental, construction and hunger relief, and a percentage of every sale at the restaurant benefits the cause. For more information, visit www.adriftbar.com, follow @AdriftBar on Facebook and @AdriftDenver on Instagram, or call (303) 778-TIKI.