The holidays are all about gathering with friends and family! We’re ready to let loose and enjoy each other’s company. There’s a special feeling in the air—we’re looking forward to time off, we’re more relaxed, and ready to indulge. Whether you’re hosting a family gathering, a potluck with friends, or even organizing a work event, everyone knows that this time of year the merry-making is at its finest and that means the drinks keep on flowing. Cocktail hour plays an important role in making sure the jovial ambiance is on point at your event and that it stays like that the whole way through. It’s a host’s duty to make sure their guests are always ready to raise a glass, say cheers, and take pleasure in the most wonderful time of the year.

No celebration is complete without an array of delicious drinks to compliment the feasting and revelry. This holiday season, we’re here to ensure you and your guests get to indulge in a collection of cocktails that are exceptional. These spirited recipes are guaranteed to add a polished element to your evening of entertaining. With classic hits and seasonal favourites, like a Caesar and Sangria, as well as recipes with a twist that give them an extra shot of holiday cheer, you could set up a bar and put your mixologist skills on display. You can even make the evening interactive by setting up a self-serve station with all the ingredients prepped and step-by-step instructions available. A self-serve station can be helpful and thoughtful, as guests can customize their drinks to their liking (be sure to make some mocktail options available!). The holidays are all about evenings filled with good company, gifts, and glee. A fun, yet elegant collection of festive cocktail recipes is a delectable and entertaining way to be sure of that!

So get ready to serve, sip and dazzle, with a brilliant selection of cocktails for your next holiday gathering!

Yuletide White Sangria

Could the taste of cranberry and thym make you think of the holidays more? Sangria is a crowd-pleaser all year round, and with a touch of seasonal flavours, it’s perfect to share and keep things simple.

Classic Caesar

For a classic Canadian celebration, a Caesar topped with candied bacon makes for an easy cocktail with an intriguing garnish. Bonus: You can serve it at a holiday brunch just as easily as at an evening cocktail!

It’s Party Thyme

Glamorous and sophisticated, this cocktail is perfect for your posh friends. They’ll love its stylishly merry presentation. This gorgeous drink is sure to be a conversation piece!

Kentucky Mule

You can’t go wrong with the bitter-sweet taste of a Moscow mule. The sweet ying of the ginger and tangy yang of the lemon creates a cocktail with perfect balance. What makes this a holiday drink? We’ve swapped in a spicy bourbon for the vodka to give it an extra warming taste just right for winter.

The Dashing Millionaire

Think retro-glam style and high-society. This cocktail isn’t for a casual gathering or a quiet evening in. Offer it to your guests when everyone is dressed to the nines and all the fanfare is on display.

A Classic Hot Toddy

For the whiskey connoisseur, a traditional Hot Toddy that is sure to warm you up on even the coldest nights of the year. A great way to wind down the evening with good conversation, you can serve your Hot Toddy in our Dublin Whiskey Tumbler.

 Here to make sure you have a holly jolly holiday season with a touch of glitz and glam,