Slam One Back with Santa

By Sarah Cobarrubias in Arts & Entertainment on Dec 17, 2009 4:20PM

That’s right. Apparently Old St. Nick will be getting his drink on at Avenue Tavern tonight from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. during the Sixth Annual Slam One Back with Santa Party. You can take a seat on Santa’s lap and have a complimentary picture taken with him and his sexy elves. But don’t get too naughty, because a duplicate copy will be displayed on the tavern wall through the holiday season.

There’s no cover for the party, and drink specials are $2 domestics and a wide variety of $5 holiday martinis. The Tribune recommends you try “The Grinch,” one of the tavern’s Christmas drinks combining Absolut Citroen, Midori, fresh limejuice and a cherry to garnish. And if you’re hungry, the kitchen is open until midnight and their bar food is more like Italian cuisine - we suggest the tomato basil pizza. There will also be a Holiday Martini Naming Contest for a chance to win a $50 Avenue Tavern gift certificate.

The whole thing might sound a little cheesy, but should be a fun, cheap way to get in the holiday spirit.