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Mariah Carey's Holiday Pop-Up Bar Opens at Virgin Hotels New York
November 22, 2024, 6:56.29 pm ET
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All I Want for Christmas... Is an Espresso Martini!
Mariah Carey is decking the halls—and your cocktail glass—at the Virgin Hotels New York City! The diva herself has teamed up with Bucket Listers to bring the ultimate holiday pop-up experience: Mariah Carey’s Black Irish Holiday Bar.
From November 15th to December 29th, the hotel’s 4th-floor Pool Bar transforms into a winter wonderland where every sip and selfie is an ode to the Queen of Christmas. Indulge in festive cocktails like the Make My Wish Come True Martini or the Queen of Christmas Cocoa, paired with bites like Wagyu Beef Empanadas and Warm Chocolate Chip Cookies. Feeling extra festive? Write a letter to Mariah at the ‘Letters to Mariah’ station or belt out her iconic hits in sing-along sessions.
Tickets start at $22 and include a signature Black Irish cocktail. Brunch is also on the menu for weekend revelers. It's Christmas cheer, Mariah-style—don’t miss it!
🎄 Where: Virgin Hotels New York City, 1127 Broadway, 4th Floor
🎄 When: Nov. 15 - Dec. 29, Mon-Sun, 5 PM - 10:30 PM; Sat-Sun brunch, 12 PM - 3 PM
🎄 Tickets: 90-minute sessions starting at $22 (21+ only)
Get ready to sleigh the season with Mariah!
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