Whether your flute is filled with champagne on New Years Eve or its included with a splash of orange juice the morning after, the bubbly libation is the pin that holds celebrating the New Year together. Whether youre looking for a good place to grab a drink before the New Year or searching for the hair of the dog after a late night, OKC is full of possibilities.
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The bar located above Café Do Brasil offers a splendid view of downtown from its Midtown patio, and the drink service includes lime-infused cocktails like the Caipirinha, a Brazilian drink based with cachaca. Enjoy other specialty drinks like fruit-infused martinis or walk downstairs during weekend brunch service to try one of three champagne cocktails.
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One of Oklahoma Citys most beloved restaurants earns its place on the list because of its terrific food, but its also one of the best places in town to get a mimosa. Surrounded by the warm wood of the interior or out on the patio on a nice day, a $5 mimosa is a steal compared to other restaurants and bars in the city. If youre feeling adventurous, try the brunch punch, which changes every weekend, for an extra dollar.
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Every New Years morning, my mother would fry beignets from a mix packaged by New Orleans famous Café Du Monde. Tradition tops the fried doughnut with powdered sugar, but the Hatch version serves up orange glaze, peanut butter bacon and Nutella cream as garnishes. Choose from three mimosa varieties, including two with a liquor kick.
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What better way to ring in 2018 than looking over the water of Lake Hefner while you dine? Not only is Hefner Grill one of the citys better spots for seafood, its also a serene spot to let the rippling water and alcohol from a massive wine and cocktail selection put your mind at ease. Choose one of four brunch cocktails, including the peach Bellini, which is rum, peach schnapps, peach nectar and champagne.
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Under the guidance of chef Jason Campbell, Mary Eddys has made a tradition out of hosting holiday dinners, and New Years is no different. Campbell has prepared a five-course New Years Eve dinner, and all have the choice of adding black winter truffles. The bar staff also prepared a selection of winter cocktails that will be available into January.
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Located on the seventh floor of Ambassador Hotel Oklahoma City, O Bar offers a great view of downtown Oklahoma City. If you plan to attend on New Years Eve, a $20 cover will include complimentary sparkling wine and access to the dance floor. A VIP table includes champagne bottle service and chocolate-covered strawberries. If you attend before the holiday, the bars extensive drink menu features a wide selection of wine, cocktails, beer and liquor.
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The R&J Lounge and Supper Clubs talented bar staff takes kitsch and plays it up for a new generation as classic cocktails like a 7 and 7 or Singapore Sling get updated recipes. Each season produces an inventive selection of cocktails like Youre Killing Me Smalls, a Scotch-based drink topped with a toasted marshmallow. R&J hosts a New Years Eve surf and turf dinner for two for $80.