Bring Your Own Cocktail Night: 4 Perfect Holiday Cocktail Recipes to Impress Your Crew
Forget potluck dinners—BYO Cocktails Night is the new trend taking social gatherings by storm, so why not put a festive spin on it? We’ve got four holiday cocktail recipes that will help you steal the spotlight at your bring your own cocktail night:
From cozy classics to photo-ready sips, these drinks are guaranteed to impress!
1. Cranberry Spice Holiday Mule AKA Holiday Spice and Everything Nice
For the Crowd-Pleaser: A seasonal twist on the classic Moscow Mule, perfect for holiday gatherings.

Ingredients:
- 2 oz Menaud Vodka
- 1 oz cranberry juice
- 0.5 oz lime juice
- 1 oz ginger beer
- Fresh cranberries and a sprig of mint for garnish
How to Make It:
- Fill a copper mug or rocks glass with ice.
- Add vodka, cranberry juice, and lime juice. Stir to combine.
- Top with ginger beer and garnish with fresh cranberries and a sprig of mint.
This crisp and refreshing cocktail combines the tartness of cranberry with the warmth of ginger beer, making it a festive favourite for any holiday occasion.
2. Maple Whisky Sour AKA Whisky Holiday Business
For the Whisky Lover: A refreshing yet cozy cocktail perfect for the holiday season.

Ingredients:
- 2 oz Caldera Hurricane 5 Rye Whisky
- 0.75 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 0.5 oz pure maple syrup
- 0.5 oz egg white (optional for frothiness)
- Ice
- Lemon twist for garnish
How to Make It:
- In a shaker, combine whisky, lemon juice, maple syrup, and egg white (if using).
- Shake without ice for about 30 seconds to emulsify the egg white.
- Add ice and shake again until well chilled.
- Strain into a coupe glass.
- Garnish with a lemon twist.
This silky cocktail balances the boldness of whisky with the tang of lemon and the sweetness of maple for a perfectly festive and satisfying sip.
3. Gingerbread Martini AKA Gingy-tini
For the Dessert Lover: Sweet, creamy, and indulgent, this cocktail is the perfect way to end the night.

Ingredients:
- 2 oz Coldstream Clear Gingerbread Rum Cream
- 1 oz Crystal Head Vodka
- 1 oz heavy cream
- Crushed gingerbread cookies for garnish
How to Make It:
- Rim a martini glass with crushed gingerbread cookies.
- In a shaker filled with ice, combine Coldstream Clear Gingerbread Rum Cream, vodka, and heavy cream.
- Shake well and strain into the prepared glass.
- Garnish with a sprinkle of crushed gingerbread cookies or a mini gingerbread cookie.
This cocktail is a decadent showstopper, ideal for dessert lovers and anyone looking to add a sweet finale to their cocktail lineup.
4. Pomegranate Gin Fizz AKA Pa rum pum pum pum-egranate fizz
For the Instagrammer: Bright, bubbly, and beautiful—this cocktail is made to be photographed (and enjoyed).

Ingredients:
- 2 oz Berkshire Botanical Dry Gin
- 1 oz pomegranate juice
- 0.5 oz simple syrup
- 1 egg white (optional for frothiness)
- Soda water
- Pomegranate seeds and rosemary sprig for garnish
How to Make It:
- In a shaker, combine gin, pomegranate juice, simple syrup, and egg white (if using).
- Shake without ice to emulsify.
- Add ice and shake again until well chilled.
- Strain into a coupe glass and top with soda water.
- Garnish with pomegranate seeds and a sprig of rosemary.
This dazzling drink isn’t just delicious—it’s a conversation starter that’s sure to earn you plenty of compliments.
Bring Your Own Cocktail night is all about having fun, showing off your creativity, and sharing something delicious with your friends. Whether you go for the light and refreshing Cranberry Orange Winter Spritz, the bold and cozy Spiced Maple Old Fashioned, the sweet and indulgent Gingerbread Martini, or the vibrant Pomegranate Gin Fizz, you’re sure to impress your crowd.
We’d love to see your cocktail creations in action! Tag us on social media @HarvestWines and show off your holiday mixology skills. Who knows? Your drink might even inspire someone else’s next BYO cocktail masterpiece.