22 Holiday Drinks For Some Extra Cheer This Festive Season

French 75

Ring in the New Year in style with this elegant and sparkly cocktail that’s perfect for toasting to new beginnings.

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Pomegrate & Rosemary Cocktail Ice Pops

Place these pretty ice pops in a tall glass and top with sparkling water (or wine!) for an instant festive cocktail.

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Sage Pastis Spritz

This sophisticated, effervescent cocktail is tailor-made for serving with seafood. 

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The Double Double

Ask any Canadian what a double double is and you'll get a description of a sweet, creamy coffee that Canucks "always have time for." 

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Sandy's Christmas Punch

Add this boozy punch to your holiday party cocktail menu.

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Cranberry Fizz

Ruby red and sparkling, this sophisticated take on a cosmopolitan is sure to brighten the festive season. Look for unsweetened pure cranberry juice in the health food section of your grocery store.

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Rhubarb Mint Fizz

See the world through rose-coloured glasses with this pink gin-spiked sipper. It's sure to become your go-to cocktail of the season. The rhubarb syrup yields enough for about six servings.

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Sparkling White Winter Sangria

Sweet spices, winter fruit and sparkling white wine give this sangria a nod to the holiday season. For a pretty garnish, add a star anise to each glass before pouring in the sangria.

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Spiced Winter Sangria

We strongly believe sangria should be enjoyed all year round. Here, we've tweaked the flavours to pay tribute to the holiday season.

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Canadian Kiss

Canadian maple whisky, fresh ginger and a touch of raspberry liqueur make for a well-balanced libation that's sure to be a hit among fans of both sweet and savoury drinks. If you have any whisky left over, it's delicious on its own over ice.

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Mango Bellini

Inspired by the classic Italian cocktail made of sparkling wine and peach purée, this Bellini features a surprisingly sweet substitution: mango! Puréeing the frozen fruit with mango juice adds silky body to the bubbly.

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Ginger & Lemongrass Lounger

In this crisp libation, bright lemongrass and warm ginger and rum create a punchy full-flavoured cocktail that will wash away your day on the first sip. For a virgin version that's just as delicious, simply hold the rum.

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Smoky Spiced Coffee

This twist on an Irish coffee makes the classic warm cocktail extra enticing. In place of traditional Irish whiskey, we've used smoky mezcal, but if you can't find the agave-based liquor, peated Scotch whisky gives the same effect.

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Clementine Moscow Mule

While we love eating sweet clementines straight out of hand, the juice is so delectable that it begs to be used for something special—like a cocktail!

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Beer & Cranberry Cocktail

Kick off the celebration and toast the New Year with this exclusive beverage created for us by mixologist Gabrielle Panaccio.

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Drake Nog

What's Chrismas without eggnog? Add this boozy version to your holiday cocktail list.

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Merry Manhattan

A classic cocktail gets a festive twist with a special simple syrup.

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Cranberry Mimosa

No holiday brunch is truly complete without a celebratory cocktail. Make this two-ingredient cranberry sparkler your go-to this season.

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Jägertee

Is mulled wine your go-to drink of choice in the chilly weather? If so, we’ve found a new beverage we think you’ll like.

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Rosy Holiday Gin & Tonic

Rose water is distilled from the flower's petals. Though it has been used for centuries in Middle Eastern, Indian and Chinese cuisines, rose water is relatively new to the average Canadian bartender. 

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Sparkling Mojito

Add festive flair to this long-standing favourite cocktail with a bottle of sparkling wine. It's the perfect way to ring in the New Year, but is equally delicious any time of year. 

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Irish Mint Hot Chocolate

The holidays can be stressful—treat yourself to a tall mug of this boozy hot chocolate. Make your own liqueur and save the leftovers for future cocktails, or, for a quick fix, use store-bought.

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