Festive and Easy Holiday Cocktail Recipes

If you’re anything like me, I love a fun party cocktail, especially one that gets me in the holiday spirit. So when Powell & Mahoney reached out and asked if I wanted to try to their craft cocktail mixers, I said yes! Their mixers make it super easy to create festive holiday cocktail recipes for any gathering – no mixologist needed! It’s simple to assemble a self-serve bar with these delicious mixers because all you need to do is just add the alcohol and pretty garnishes. This is sure to a big hit with your guests so you can be the hostess with the mostest!

Powell & Mahoney has a huge variety of craft cocktail mixers to choose from, so there’s always something for everyone on your guest list. No preservatives or artificial flavors in these – they use only the finest, hand-selected juices and pure cane sugar, all non-GMO verified and gluten free. Here’s my take on some festive holiday cocktail recipes for your next party.

Cranberry Peach Bellini

Invented in Venice, Italy, the Bellini has quickly become a staple at brunches and festive celebrations. My holiday cocktail recipe is a unique version that incorporates seasonal cranberry.

Recipe for Cranberry Peach Bellini:

1 oz Powell & Mahoney Peach Bellini Mixer
3 oz. Prosecco or cava
1 oz. cranberry juice
Rosemary and cranberry infused ice cubes
White sugar rim

Sour Bee’s Knees

Recipe for Sour Bee’s Knees:

1.5 oz Lemon Sour Mix
0.5 oz Honey syrup*
2 oz Vodka
1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
Dip glass rim in honey, then press into orange sugar
Thyme sprig
Honey pot dipper

*Honey syrup: Heat 1/2 cup honey and 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir until blended, then strain into a jar. Will keep for 1 month in refrigerator.

lemon cocktail — I’ve created a Sour Bees Knees from the Lemon Sour mixer – a honey dipper spoon, vodka, orange juice, sprig of thyme and orange sugar rim complete this beautiful holiday cocktail recipe!

Blood Orange Pomegranate Mimosa

blood orange mimosa — The rich, bold flavor and beautiful pink hue of blood orange pairs perfectly with any spirit, but I love adding sparkling wine or champagne for a refreshing Blood Orange Mimosa.

Recipe for Blood Orange Pomegranate Mimosa:

1 oz Powell & Mahoney Blood Orange Mimosa
1 oz Pomegranate juice
3 oz Champagne or sparkling wine
Garnish with sugared orange slices, pomegranate seeds or cocktail sugar cubes

Setting up your Cocktail Bar

I’ve always been a huge fan of self-serve beverage stations, and this rings true, especially during the holidays, where you want to mingle with guests instead of preparing cocktails all night. Your guests will be able to mix their own drinks (as strong or weak as they’d like!) and add as many festive garnishes as they want. Here’s a good guide for what to include:

Craft Cocktail Mixers
Alcohol of choice
Glasses – use different shapes for each cocktail!
Cocktail rim sugar
Fruit garnishes like fresh cranberries, pomegranate seeds and dried orange slices
Herbal festive garnishes like rosemary sprigs, thyme and mint
Infused ice cubes – a fun touch if you can make them the night before. Be sure to use distilled water for a crystal clear cube.
A menu card with instructions for your holiday cocktail recipes