It's The Most Wonderful Cocktail-Time of the Year

By Jennifer L. Rubenstein | Last Updated December 14, 2017
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Photo courtesy of Hotel Tango Whiskey

The most wonderful time of the year calls for outstanding cocktails!

It's the most wonderful time of the year. Holiday festivities, friends, good food amd most likely crazy family... but most of all, we need outstanding drinks! These drinks should keep you warm and inspired through the rest of the year and into the new year. Enjoy some of our own cocktail creations and great collaborations from some of our fellow edible publishers including edible Rhody, Aspen, Houston and Green Mountains (Vermont). 

Cran-Orange Vanilla Margarita

Not only is this drink delicious, it is beautiful to serve on any day of the year.

The French Lavender Martini

A little dry with floral hues - this meets all expectations for you to travel to Paris without leaving your home.

Winter Whisper

There’s a certain glitz and glamour that come with a sparkling cocktail. Pair this versatile recipe with brunch, lunch or dinner.

Hotel Tango The Naughty List

Are you on the naughty or nice list? You many want to be on the naughty one this time!

Coquito Banana

Holiday drink prep needs to be as speedy as possible so I, too, can enjoy the company of friends and family. Make this batch ahead of time and enjoy the party.

Liquid Love

DRINK For Lindsey Slachta, chocolate making is literally in her lineage: Her grandmother was a chocolatier in Vernal, Utah. In 2017,...

Bay Manhattan

Courtesy of Karen Hoskin, Montanya Distillers

Kiran’s Rose Infused Martini

This martini tastes like a rose smells. It is light pink in color, but not overly sweet.

Pimm's Cup from Peli Peli

An English classic! Our Peli version takes the traditional recipe of Pimm’s Liqueur, gin, lemon juice, and ginger ale then add a topping of our mixed bessies! “Bessies” are berries in Afrikaans...

Breede River Tonic from Peli Peli

Inspired by the beauty of South Africa's very own Cape Floristic Region. It is one of six Floral Kingdoms in the world that is environmentally protected and treasured for its unique biodiversity of...

Flora & Fauna - a cocktail from Bottle & Bayou

This refreshing and delicious cocktail is wonderful to sip while sitting at the pool or nibbling cheese and crackers.

Parting Words a Cocktail from Bayou & Bottle

This cocktail was created by one of our Bartenders Julie Lazano as her last cocktail made for the Four Seasons Houston.  It is a take on a tiki cocktail, but she used rye instead of rum...

Rainbow Lodge - Barrel Aged Manhattan

The Rainbow Lodge, Houston's iconic log cabin restaurant is celebrating their 40th anniversary this year. Their classic House Barrel-Aged Manhattan is the perfect way to compliment The Lodge's fresh...

The World’s Most Complex Cocktail

I opened Pandora’s box recently by naively asking a group of friends what makes the best Bloody Mary. Their responses were as varied as those of a group of four-year-olds being asked to name the...

Next Door Kitchen's Maple Bourbon Smash

Next Door Kitchen's cocktails utilize small-batch artisanal New York spirits, and all beers on tap are from the Empire State
Next Door Kitchen's cocktails utilize small-batch artisanal New York spirits, and all beers on tap are from the Empire State

Morgan & Co.'s Upstate Waldorf Astoria

Morgan & Co.'s drinks program focuses on classic cocktails made with modern techniques, local spirits and handmade mix-ins. 
Morgan & Co.'s drinks program focuses on classic cocktails made with modern techniques, local spirits and handmade mix-ins. 

Cocktails To Ease the Path From Winter to Spring

Cocktails, in essence, are alcoholic drinks consisting of one or more spirits mixed with other sweet, fizzy or rich ingredients.
Cocktails, in essence, are alcoholic drinks consisting of one or more spirits mixed with other sweet, fizzy or rich ingredients. Sometimes bitters join the party.

The Texas Toddy

The perfect cocktail to sip on a chilly winter evening. Recipe provided by Third Coast Restaurant

Drink 18

This cocktail was created by Laurie Harvey. As the beverage director for Cherry Pie Hospitality she designs the restaurant group’s cocktail menus. Had difficulty picking from the extensive cocktail...

Brennan's Autumn Pear

A local favorite from Brennan's. Light, bright and sophisticated.

Elyx Spice

This drink will take your gin cocktail to a new level. Don't want to make it? Head to Ocean Prime and order it up! Cheers!

Bourbon Cider at Palomino

Let this bourbon cider warm you up from head to toe.