Holiday Cocktail Recipe Collection

If you enjoy libations as part of the holiday season, we have a lovely collection of classic holiday drink recipes from Iowa Ingredient and our Ask the Expert event series.

Ask the Expert

In our recent Ask the Expert virtual event on setting up your holiday bar cart, an experienced mixologist guided us through the must-have items to have in your home bar to create delicious mocktails and cocktails at home. We've included his Manhattan and Partridge in a Pear Tree recipes below. 

Manhattan

A classic Manhattan is a go-to drink to have at your party. Dave Murrin-von Ebers from The Bartender’s Handshake will show you how to make the perfect one!

Partridge in a Pear Tree

Lemon, pear and a dash of salt? You bet! This cocktail will leave all your guests asking for the recipe when they leave. 

 

Classic Cocktail Recipes

If you don’t want to wait for these incredible recipes, here are some other cocktails you can make to freshen up your bartending skills.

Yule Mule 

Upgrade your usual vodka cranberry with this recipe.

 

Egg Nog 

Love it or hate it, no holiday party is complete without egg nog.

 

She’s a Beaut Clark - Cranberry Gin Cocktail

This cocktail truly is a beaut. 

Cranberry Gin Cocktail

 

Hot Buttered Rum

This classic drink is the perfect way to warm your heart during the holiday season.