The holidays are made for raising a glass – to family, to friends, to those small, quiet moments that remind us what celebration really feels like. With so many beautiful bottles available at the LCBO, it’s easy to find inspiration for every kind of gathering. From sparkling Italian aperitivo wines to cozy Canadian whiskies, this collection of holiday cocktails is designed for every kind of celebration. Each one offers something different – a little warmth, a little sparkle, a touch of nostalgia – all crafted to capture the spirit of the season.
So whether you’re hosting a crowd or unwinding after a long day, these festive drinks promise balance, texture, and flavour that lingers – because the best holiday cocktails don’t just taste good, they create memories worth savouring.
Folonari Prosecco – Negroni Sbagliato
Folonari Prosecco brings effortless Italian charm to the table. From the hills of Veneto, this family-run winery has been creating crisp, fruit-driven wines since the 1820s. Their Prosecco – full of pear, apple, and citrus – adds the perfect lift to a Negroni Sbagliato, the sparkling twist on Italy’s most iconic cocktail. Legend has it the drink was created by mistake when a Milan bartender swapped gin for Prosecco, and the result was something lighter, fresher, and more celebratory. Exactly what the holidays call for: bittersweet, bright, and ready for a toast.
Negroni Sbagliato Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 oz Campari
- 1 oz sweet red vermouth
- 3 oz Folonari Prosecco
- Ice cubes
- Garnish: orange slice
Method
- Add Campari and vermouth to a rocks glass filled with ice.
- Top with Prosecco, stir gently once, and garnish with an orange slice.
Dr. McGillicuddy’s Intense Peach – Doctor’s Mimosa
Dr. McGillicuddy’s Intense Peach adds a burst of fruit and warmth to a winter classic. Made in Canada, this liqueur brings ripe peach flavour with a touch of vanilla, turning the everyday mimosa into something a little more elegant. The peach deepens the orange juice’s brightness, while sparkling wine keeps everything crisp and buoyant. It’s sunshine in a flute – ideal for a slow morning that slips into an afternoon of laughter and second pours.
Doctor’s Mimosa Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 oz Dr. McGillicuddy’s Intense Peach
- 2 oz fresh orange juice
- 3 oz chilled sparkling wine
- Garnish: peach slice or orange twist
Method
- Pour the peach liqueur and orange juice into a chilled flute.
- Top with sparkling wine, stir lightly, and garnish with a peach slice or twist of orange peel.
Fireball Cinnamon Whisky – FireNog Cocktail
Fireball Cinnamon Whisky brings heat to one of the season’s most comforting traditions: eggnog. Born in Canada in the 1980s, its cinnamon spice feels instantly festive— warming from the first sip to the last. Fold it into thick, creamy eggnog, and you get a drink that’s part dessert, part fireside indulgence. The cinnamon cuts through the sweetness, adding structure and just enough kick to keep you coming back for another sip.
FireNog Cocktail Recipe
Ingredients
- 1½ oz Fireball Cinnamon Whisky
- 4 oz quality eggnog
- Garnish: freshly grated nutmeg
Method
- Combine Fireball and eggnog in a rocks glass with ice.
- Stir to combine, then dust lightly with nutmeg.
Southern Comfort – Scarlett O’Hara Cocktail
Southern Comfort has been bringing a taste of New Orleans spirit to the world since 1874. Its smooth, spice-tinged sweetness finds its perfect partner in the Scarlett O’Hara — a cocktail that mixes cranberry’s tart brightness with a squeeze of lime for balance. The colour alone feels celebratory, but it’s the flavour that makes it linger: fruity, citrusy, and quietly confident. Serve it as a pre-dinner drink or a nightcap; it’s festive, easy, and unmistakably elegant
Scarlett O’Hara Recipe
Ingredients
- 1½ oz Southern Comfort
- 2 oz cranberry juice
- ½ oz fresh lime juice
- Garnish: fresh cranberries or lime wheel
Method
- Shake all ingredients with ice until well chilled.
- Strain into a coupe or rocks glass and garnish with cranberries or a lime wheel.
Seagram’s VO – Whiskey Smash
Seagram’s VO, a true Canadian whisky classic, brings mellow richness and subtle honeyed depth to the Whiskey Smash— a cocktail that feels both refreshing and grounded. The whisky’s smooth texture pairs effortlessly with bright lemon and fresh mint, creating a drink that cuts through winter’s heaviness while keeping a little warmth in the finish. It’s easy to make, endlessly drinkable, and exactly the kind of understated sophistication that fits any holiday table.
Whiskey Smash Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 lemon wedges
- 2 oz Seagram’s VO Canadian Whisky
- ½ oz simple syrup
- 4 mint leaves
- Garnish: mint sprig and lemon wheel
Method
- Muddle the lemon wedges and simple syrup in a shaker.
- Add Seagram’s VO, mint leaves, and ice; shake until well chilled.
- Double-strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.
- Garnish with a mint sprig and lemon wheel.
