Shopping Michigan Avenue’s myriad stores for those last names on your nice list? Take a break at cocktail den Sable. Known for its Spanish-style gin and tonics, the bar has a new seasonal menu, including espresso-infused G&Ts, large-format cocktails and a selection of warm drinks to fight winter’s chill. Get into a cozy head space with the Flannel Junkie, a blend of Averna, Rhine Hall’s Fernet Lola, creme de cacao, cinnamon syrup, steamed cream, angostura and chocolate bitters and topped with shaved chocolate. 505 N. State St., www.sablechicago.com

Whether you’ve finished your worker-elf duties or obligatory family time has run its course, head over to arcade bar Replay Beer & Bourbon for a little merriment. Drafts and well drinks are available for $5 all night, while the flashing lights of video games and pinball machines will evoke waking up Christmas morning and playing with shiny new toys. From 8 p.m. on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. 3439 N. Halsted St., www.replaylakeview.com