Festive Cocktails and Seasonal Tamales Are on the Menu at This Panamerican Fusion Hotspot This Holiday Season

La Licor is turning up the heat this holiday season — the Logan Square Latin fusion hotspot is bringing the flavors of Panamerica to Chicago in the form of festive cocktails and seasonal tamales. Holidays at La Licor -------------------- This Christmas season La Licor is launching a limited time tamales selection, with offerings from four Panamerican nations. Here’s a look at what’s on the menu: * Mexico – Chicken Green Tamales: Classic tamales wrapped in corn husks, filled with chicken and tomatillo green sauce enveloped in corn masa with a touch of traditional lard. * Guatemala – Potato Paches with Chicken: Mashed potatoes wrapped in banana leaves for a soft, smoky flavor. Features tomato sauce and Guatemalan spices. * Peru – Criollo Pork Tamal: Yellow corn masa seasoned with ají amarillo, filled with pork marinated in ají panca. Includes olive and hard-boiled egg, all wrapped in banana leaves. * Colombia – Tolimense Tamal: Corn masa mixed with rice, pork, chicken, carrot, chickpeas, and egg. Cooked in banana leaves and served as a main dish. Can’t pick just one? No problem! Also one the menu is the tamal sampler, featuring one of each! Christmas cocktails with a Latin twist -------------------------------------- Each of the tamales pairs wonderfully with one of La Licor’s holiday cocktail options: * Puerto Rico – Coquito: Cream cheese fat washed Bacardi 8, Santa Teresa Coffee Cask, Cinnamon, Pomarosa, Apple, Coconut Puree & Cream, Vanilla Bean, Condensed Oat Milk *(can also be made N/A).* * Panama – Saril: Panama Rum, Hibiscus, Tropical Spiced Clementine syrup, Black Lemon Bitters *(can also be made N/A).* * Colombia – Canelazo *(served hot):* Cantaclaro Aguadiente, Amparo Rum, Autumn Harvest Tea, Cinnamon, Clove. Additional info --------------- La Licor is open each day of the week except Tuesday . Hours are as follows: * Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursrday – 4:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. * Friday – 4 p.m. – 2 a.m. * Saturday – 4 p.m. – 3 a.m. Make your reservation and learn more information [here](https://lalicor.com/). Source: https://secretchicago.com/la-licor-holiday-specials-chicago-2025/