ST. LOUIS — ‘Cocktails for a Cause’ is back at Retreat Gastropub and Yellowbelly.
It’s a charitable giveback initiative to benefit the St. Louis City Family Gift Drive this holiday season.
Happening now at both spots, $2 from every drink purchased from the ‘Charitable Cheers’ menu will be donated to support the cause. In 2018, the team raised $2,000 to purchase holiday gifts and necessities for local families. They also helped a family in need by paying one month’s rent for a family of five who faced losing their housing during the holidays.
The St. Louis Family Gift Drive is a cause founded by Tim Wiggins’ mother. The organization provides gifts and essentials for families with special needs children from ages 0-3. Wiggins, co-owner and beverage director, developed two new cocktail menus this year – doubling the offerings with his takes on eggnog to an old fashioned and a holiday-spiced daiquiri.
“Each year, we connect with families from around St. Louis, and we have the amazing opportunity to make a substantial difference in their lives during the holidays,” Wiggins said. “We feel that we should use our restaurants as an outlet to do better in the neighborhood and community. With two locations, we’re able to raise funds and awareness during a season when so many local families go without necessities, struggling to pay their rent or heat their homes – let alone put gifts under the tree. We’re proud to make even a small impact on their lives through Cocktails for a Cause.”
All cocktails on the Charitable Cheers menu are $11 with $2 of each cocktail purchased being donated.
Yellowbelly menu
GOOD SAMARITAN
Espolon Tequila, Sherry, Pasubio Amaro, Pomegranate, Lemon, Five Spice
GOLDEN EGGNOG
Aged Rum Blend, Turmeric, Ginger, Milk, Cream, Egg, Nutmeg
LIL’ FROSTY
Banhez mezcal, Salers, Creme de Cacao, Mint, Coconut cream, Lime
SWEET LIGHT
Rieger Whiskey, Dry Sherry, Cardamom, Marzipan Bitters, Orange Peel, Gelt
HOLIDAIQUIRI
Duckett Rhum Blanc, Allspice, Curacao, Cherry, Bitters, lime
THE TREE IS ON FIRE!
Rieger Gin, Pineapple, Tomatillo, Becherovka, Lime, Whipped Coconut Snow, Rosemary tree
Retreat Gastropub’s Charitable Cheers Menu
GOOD SAMARITAN
Cimarron Tequila, Sherry, Pasubio Amaro, Pomegranate, Lemon, Five Spice
MIDWESTERN EGGNOG
Rieger KC Whiskey, Caffe Amaro, Milk, Cream, Egg, Nutmeg
LIL’ FROSTY
Banhez mezcal, Salers, Creme de Cacao, Mint, Coconut cream, Lime
SILVER BELLS
Aged rums, House Vermouth, Amaro blend, Lime, Sugar
THE WEASLEY
Old Forrester Bourbon, Bruto Americano, Frangelico, Ginger, Orange Bitters
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