'Miracle' Christmas Cocktail Bars Pop Up In NJ

NEW JERSEY — Want to toast this holiday season in style? Miracle, a popular pop-up cocktail experience, has decked the halls at six New Jersey bars with plenty of decorations, and a full menu of themed drinks.

The Miracle concept, launched in New York City nine years ago, has expanded to bars across the country - and Garden State revelers can share in the cheer.

“With kitschy holiday décor, professionally-developed cocktails and the nostalgic energy of the best office party you’ve ever been to, Miracle is sure to get even the grouchiest grinch in the holiday spirit,” the official website boasts.

The experience is tailored for sharing with friends (and sharing on social media), with festive decorations and cocktails with names such as Snowball Old Fashioned, Christmas Cricket, The Krampus, and Carol Barrel.

You can also purchase uniquely-shaped mugs and glassware to add even more holiday flair — including a dinosaur with a Santa hat, and a cheery unicorn. And at the end of the 2023 season, Miracle will donate 10 percent of net proceeds from the sale of three of those mugs (Santa’s Pants, Christmas Carol Barrel, and Santa’s Head) to the nonprofit Seva Foundation.

Seva is a global eye care organization, which works with local communities around the world to develop programs to preserve and restore people’s sight.

Reservations are encouraged at each individual bar, as they fill up quickly, and the price of drinks and gifts will vary by location.

Here are the details for the six Miracle pop-up bars in New Jersey, as well as links to social media for more photos and information:

Freehold: Miracle at the Loaded Spoon

Located at The Loaded Spoon (108 Schanck Rd, Freehold, NJ 07728). Open from now until Jan. 1.

Hours: Mon-Wed 4 p.m.-11 p.m. / Thurs 4 p.m.-1 a.m. / Fri 4 p.m.- 2 a.m. / Sat 11 a.m.- 2 a.m. / Sun 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Reservations available here.

Jersey City: Miracle on Mercer

Located at Franklin Social (292 Barrow St, Jersey City, NJ 07302). Open from now until Jan. 1.

Hours: Mon-Thurs 4 p.m.- 12 a.m. / Fri 4 p.m.- 12 a.m. / Sat 11 a.m.- 12 a.m. / Sun 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Reservations available here.

New Brunswick: Miracle on George Street

Located at Catherine Lombardi (3 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick, NJ 08901). Open from now until Dec. 31.

Hours: Sun-Thurs 4:30 p.m.- 9 p.m. / Fri & Sat 4:30 p.m.- 9:30 p.m. Reservations available here.

Nutley: Miracle on Centre

Located at Cowan's Public (229 Centre St, Nutley, NJ 07110). Open from now until Jan. 1.

Hours: Mon-Thurs 4 p.m.- 12 a.m. / Fri 4 p.m.- 1 a.m. / Sat 11 a.m.- 1 a.m. / Sun 11 a.m.- 11 p.m. Reservations available here.

Verona: Miracle on Bloomfield

Located at The Parkside Social (706 Bloomfield Ave, Verona, NJ 07044). Open from now until Jan. 1.

Hours: Mon-Thurs 4 p.m.- 11 p.m. / Fri 4 p.m.- 12 a.m. / Sat 11 a.m.-12 a.m. / Sun 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Reservations available here.

Wood-Ridge: Miracle on Valley

Located at Gus’ Last Word (191 Valley Blvd, Wood-Ridge, NJ 07075). Open from now until Jan. 1.

Hours: Mon-Thurs 4 p.m.- 11 p.m. / Fri & Sat 4 p.m.- 12 a.m. / Sun 12 p.m.-9 p.m. Reservations available here.