This cocktail is your reward for all the stress endured during the holidays. At the end of the day, when the kids are tucked into bed, all the gifts are wrapped and under the tree, take some time for yourself.

2 oz bourbon
.5 oz coffee liqueur
3-4 dashes orange bitters

Add all to mixing glass. Add ice. Stir well. Strain into Nick & Nora glass. Garnish with orange peel or star anise.

There's something about a white Christmas that's extra magical. Where I live that rarely happens. I can dream of a white Christmas while sipping on a cocktail that looks like snow and tastes like Christmas cookies. This martini is so delicious and easy to make. It's perfect for the holidays.

1 oz vodka
1 oz white crème de cacao
1 oz organic coconut milk
2-3 drops vanilla extract

Add all to cocktail shaker. Add ice. Shake well. Double strain into cocktail coupe. Garnish as desired.

I Love it When You Call Me Big Poppa Elf.

A festive play on the classic Last Word... this cocktail is so elf’n good.

2 oz gin
.5 oz green chartreuse
.75 oz tarragon syrup
.75 oz fresh lemon juice

Add all to cocktail shaker. Add ice. Shake well. Double strain into absinthe rinsed cocktail coupe. Garnish with a lemon peel or dehydrated lemon wheel.

*recipe is on ‘syrups’ page

This gin cocktail is just a little boozy and just a little sweet, with fresh lemon to keep it bright. Think of it as a little island escape during the holidays.

2 oz gin
.5 oz velvet falernum
.5 oz orgeat
.5 oz fresh lemon juice
2 dashes coffee pecan bitters

Add all to cocktail shaker. Add ice. Shake well. Double strain into cocktail coupe. Garnish with a lemon wheel.

Inspired by the chaos and charm of the holiday season, this cocktail is a spirited tribute to the joys and hilarity of Christmas, all wrapped up in a glass. Just like Clark Griswold’s holiday escapades, this cocktail brings together the perfect mix of tradition and unexpected delight.

2 oz bourbon
.5 oz winter spiced syrup
3-4 dashes angostura bitters

Add all to mixing glass. Add ice. Stir well. Strain into rocks glass over large cube. Garnish as desired.

*recipe is on the ‘syrups’ page

Smooth, creamy, and spiked with just enough bourbon to keep the season bright, it's a Southern classic that tastes like vanilla, spice, and everything nice. Serve it up chilled, top it with nutmeg, and toast to staying in. Pajamas optional, cheer guaranteed.

2 oz bourbon
1.5 oz crème de cacao
2 oz milk

Add all to a mixing glass. Add ice. Stir well. Strain into rocks glass over a large rock. Garnish with fresh nutmeg.

This is one of my favorite pear cocktails to make during the holiday season. It tastes like Christmas lemonade! Whether you’re caroling, wrapping gifts, or hiding from relatives, this is the kind of cocktail that makes the season bright.

2 oz gin
.5 oz lillet blanc
.75 oz spiced pear syrup
.5 oz fresh lemon juice

Add all to cocktail shaker. Add ice. Shake well. Double strain into a collins glass and add ice. Garnish with some fresh nutmeg.

*recipe is on the ‘syrups’ page

A festive burst of holiday cheer in every sip, this cocktail captures the essence of the season with its bright, fragrant flavors and warming spices.

1.5 oz aged rum
.5 oz kumquat infused vermouth
.75 oz plum syrup
.5 oz fresh lemon juice
1 dropper cardamom bitters

Add all to cocktail shaker. Add ice. Shake well. Strain into cocktail glass. Garnish as desired.

kumquat infused dry vermouth: add 2 cups of vermouth to a mason jar and slice 6-8 kumquats. Allow to infuse for 2-3 days. I prefer to store mine in the fridge.

*recipe is on the ‘syrups’ page

There's not a Christmas candy more iconic than the candy cane. Spiked, sweet, and unapologetically pink. I triple dog dare you to try this cocktail.

2 oz candy cane vodka (recipe below)
1 oz white crème de cacao

Add all to cocktail shaker. Add ice. Shake well. Double strain into cocktail coupe. Garnish with a mini candy cane. 

candy cane infused vodka:

place 3 small candy canes inside a small mason jar, fill with 6oz vodka. gently shake the jar occasionally until candy canes have dissolved. 

Nothing is cozier for the holidays than Mulled Wine. It’s rich, spiced, and soul soothing…the kind of drink that invites you to slow down, gather close, and enjoy the season one cozy sip at a time.

1 bottle red wine
4 cinnamon sticks
1 tbsp whole cloves
1 tsp allspice
1 whole star anise
1 tsp fresh nutmeg, grated
¼ cup pure cane sugar
2 tbsp honey
1 cup whiskey, cognac, or brandy (more if desired)
1 orange - sliced

Add all to large pot over medium heat. Stir occasionally. Once the mulled wine is warm turn temperature down to low. Serve warm. Garnish as desired.

Serves 5-6

America's forgotten Christmas cocktail.

Invented in the 1800s and once a staple of every holiday gathering, this rich, frothy drink was the festive favorite before eggnog stole the spotlight. A cozy mix of warm milk (or water), aged spirits, and a fluffy spiced batter, the Tom & Jerry is holiday cheer in a mug. It’s a really, really happy drink. And I feel now more than ever we need happiness.

the drink:

In a mug, combine 2 oz of batter and 2 oz of the liquor of your choice. I prefer 1 oz bourbon/1oz rum. Traditionally it’s made with brandy and rum. Fill with hot milk, stir vigorously until well blended or the batter will curdle.

Serves approx 12

First, you need to make the batter!

6 large eggs
½ tsp ground nutmeg
½ tsp ground cloves
½ tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp ground allspice
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp cream of tartar
2 ¼ cups pure cane sugar
1 oz spiced rum
1 oz bourbon
warm milk

the batter:

Separate the eggs, placing the egg whites in one mixing bowl, and the yolks in a separate mixing bowl. In the bowl with the egg whites add the cream of tartar. Beat until they form stiff peaks. In the bowl with the yolks beat together the vanilla extract, cinnamon, allspice, cloves, and nutmeg. Slowly mix in the sugar. When the mixture is completely liquid, fold it into the whites.

Store batter in the fridge.