How do you typically celebrate the stat of Christmas with your date? Over here, we love a little sprinkle of holiday spirits in our coffee or hot chocolates to get the day going – and there are so many delicious ways to make this happen!

Keep reading for some easy-to-prepare recipes perfect for the holiday season, spiking your Christmas, and impressing house guests.

the simple spike

Get a quintessential Christmas cocktail with barely any steps at all! Pour an ounce or two of some delicious spirits into your glass of Chai, Coffee, Lattes, or Hot Chocolates for an extra something special.

Now, you don’t have to stick to the traditional coffee liqueur or cream liqueur spike, either! Those bottles of liquor that are living in your cabinet or on your bar cart go great as well.

We recommend adding some Skrewball (Peanut Butter Whiskey) to your coffee or hot cocoa for a nutty twist, or option for something with a subtle kick like spiced rum or vodka.

Did you know you can even mix your hot chocolate with red wine for a yummy treat? Trust us, it’s a thing!

ready-to-pour

Now, there’s some iconic winter drinks that keep you nice and warm, and require a glass and a hand to pour them in!

A favourite of ours for the ready-to-pour experience is Rumchata! The blend of Caribbean rum, Mexican spice, and dairy cream is flexible for all seasons and can be dressed up, or served solo for a creamy sipping experience.

During the holidays they even have a Peppermint flavour to get real festive; and even offer winter recipes like a hot chocolate, Cinnamon Toast Shot and more!

Based in Ontario’s Niagara-on-the-Lake, Wayne Gretzky Estates makes great wine, spirits, and has a line of Canadian cream liqueur! Their Wayne Gretzky Vanilla Bean is a luxurious combination of Wayne Gretzky Red Cask Whisky and 100% fresh Ontario cream creating a smooth and velvety mouthfeel with rich flavours of vanilla bean.

Put a twist on the holiday flavours with a pop of orange. Think those Terry’s Chocolate Oranges (mmmm) but in liquid form! Vodkow Chocolate Orange Cream combines zesty orange and velvety chocolate with fresh cream and Vodkow vodka. This smooth and delicious Ontario-made blend is perfect for warming up a chilly evening.

cocktail recipes

Peanut Butter Eggnog Espresso Martini

• 1 part Skrewball
• 1 part coffee liqueur
• 1 part espresso
• 3½ parts eggnog
• 1 tsp vanilla
• Pinch of salt
• Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice.
• Shake vigorously & strain into a martini glass.
• Garnish with cinnamon and nutmeg & enjoy

Skrewged

• 1¼ parts Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey
• 3 parts Egg Nog
• Built in a mug
• Garnished with nutmeg

The Skrew-Dolph

• 1¾ parts Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey
• 4½ parts Hot Chocolate
• BONUS: Add ¼ oz. Peppermint Schnapps for an extra Holiday treat
• Built in a mug and stir
• Garnish with whipped cream or marshmallows

Try your hand at these recipes and show them off on social media, tag us (Toronto / BC / Calgary / Edmonton / Quebec / Ottawa) so we can see! Browse more holiday date ideas around Canada here.

Drink responsibly. Meant for a 19+ audience.