Get in the holiday spirit with toasty holiday drink recipes from local hotels, resorts, and bars in the Greater Phoenix area. These fall-forward cocktails will inspire you for the cozy days ahead as you sip on drinks with specialties such as eggnog-infused spirits or a toasted marshmallow topping. Whatever your preferences are—tequila, whiskey, vodka, rum, or non-alcoholic—there's something here for everyone. 

Tequila-based Cocktails

Maplenut from Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa 

Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Gainey Ranch - Holiday Drink Recipe

Explore an extravagant new realm with toasty notes of Don Fulano Reposado Tequila complimented by the nutty Maraska Orahivac Green Walnut Liqueur, Woodinville Maple, and a risky but confident addition of herbal-almond orgeat. Spritz of lime and Buckspice Ginger Bitters completes this ALMOST too risqué cocktail. Maplenut, venture onward. 

1.5 oz Don Fulano Reposado Tequila

.5 oz Maraska Orahovac Liqueur 

.25 oz Maple syrup 

.5 oz Orgeat syrup 

.5 oz Lime juice 

3 dash Buckspice Ginger Bitters 

Rum-based Cocktails

Sippin' Santa from Bitter & Twisted Cocktail Parlour 

Bitter & Twisted Cocktail Parlour - Holiday Winter Drink Recipe

1 oz Bounty Rum   

1.5 oz Coruba Rum  

.75 oz Averna   

.75 oz Orange Juice  

1 oz Lemon Juice   

.75 oz Nutmeg Syrup   

.25 oz Ginger Syrup  

 
Shake with cubed ice. Strain into mug. Add chipped or crushed ice to fill. Garnish with red parasol stuck to orange slice. Surfboard stir stick. 

Vodka-based Cocktails

Château Veuve from Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa

Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Gainey Ranch - Holiday Drink Recipe Winter

Renowned Belvedere Vodka is highly influenced by flavors of tangy sweet ginger real, balanced by Liquid Alchemist's Tart Blood Orange and a hint of Montenegro. Finishing with a float of classy Veuve and Bittermen Cranberry bitters will leave you feeling as elegant and memorable as our very own, "Chateau Veuve." 

2 oz Belvedere vodka 

.5 oz Ginger Real Syrup 

.5 oz Liquid Alchemist Blood Orange syrup 

.5 oz Lemon 

.5 oz Montenegro Liqueur 

3 dash Bittermen New England Cranberry Bitter 

Topped with Veuve Clicquot Champagne 

 

Winter Wonderland from Carcara

Carcara at the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown - Holiday Winter Drink Recipe

1.5 oz Tito’s Vodka 

.75 oz Peppermint Schnapps 

.75 oz White Chocolate Liqueur 

 

Shake all ingredients in mixing tin with 1 scoop of ice and strain into red sugar rimmed coupe glass.  

 

&More Holiday from Carcara

Carcara at the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown - Holiday Winter Drink Recipe

1.5 oz Ketel One Botanical Grapefruit & Rose Vodka 

.5 oz Aperat Aperitif 

.75 oz Simple Syrup 

.5 oz Fresh lemon juice 

 

Mix all ingredients in a mixing tin with 1 scoop of ice and strain into champagne flute. Garnish with whipped cream and pink sugar beads.  

 

Miracle on Lincoln Drive from El Chorro

El Chorro Winter Holiday Drink Recipe

2 oz of Prickly pear vodka 

1 oz Cranberry 

.5 Lemon juice 

.75 Spiced Simple (made with cinnamon, whole clove, star anise and vanilla bean extract) 

  

Garnished with a green and red sugar rim, edible glitter, and cranberries. 

Gin-based cocktails

Altitude from Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa 

Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Gainey Ranch - Holiday Drink Recipe

London's finest Ford's Gin is brought to life with a blend of creamy coconut Real, a hint of agave, touch of citrus, all topped off with crisp bubbles that will lift you to new heights in this meticulously imagined cocktail we call, "Altitude." 

2 oz Ford’s Gin 

¾ oz Coconut Cream Real 

.25 oz Agave 

.5 oz lime 

Soda water 

Dash nutmeg 

 

The Partridge from Ember at We Ko Pa Casino Resort

We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort - Holiday Winter Drink Recipe

2 oz 30-Day barrel-aged Botanist gin  

.5 oz St. George spiced pear liqueur 

1 oz Fresh pear juice  

.25 oz Manzanilla Sherry  

1/8 tsp Grated cinnamon  

.5 oz Madagascar vanilla bean simple syrup  

.5 oz Fresh squeezed lime juice   

 

The fall forward cocktail combines Barrel-aged Botanist gin, St. George spiced pear liqueur, fresh pear juice, Manzanilla Sherry, vanilla, cinnamon, and lime juice. Served over crushed ice and garnished with a pear ribbon.  

Whiskey-based Cocktails

Fresh Pow from Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa 

Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Gainey Ranch - Holiday Drink Recipe

Indulge in a meta-classic Whiskey Sour reimagined with Aged Old Forester 1910 Bourbon, Montenegro Lemon, lemon juice, and a dash of blackberry real. Fee foam beautifully pays homage to the original recipe in lieu of egg white not only to keep this creation fun for all to enjoy, but also to give this hand-crafted cocktail depth and a thick layer of snow-white froth resembling what is known as "Fresh Pow."

1.5 oz Old Forester 1910 Bourbon 

.5 oz Montenegro Liqueur 

.5 oz Blackberry Real syrup 

.5 oz lemon 

.5 oz Fee foam 

 

The Vieux Carre from Arizona Biltmore, A Waldorf Astoria Resort

Arizona Biltmore, A Waldorf Astoria Resort - Holiday Winter Drink Recipe

1 dash Peychaud’s bitters 

1 dash Angostura bitters 

1 tsp Benedictine liqueur 

1 oz Sweet Vermouth 

1 oz Overproof Rye Whiskey 

1 oz Cognac 

 

Stir all ingredients and strain on the rocks. Garnish with a lemon twist. 

 

Rosemary and Bright from Arizona Wilderness Brewing Company 

Arizona Wilderness Brewing Company - Holiday Winter Drink Recipe

2 oz Whiskey del Bac Dorado 
1 oz Rosemary syrup 
1 oz Fresh lemon juice 
.5 oz Fresh orange juice 
 
Add to shaker tin with ice and incorporate well. Double strain into coupe glass. Garnish with rosemary sprig.  

 

Mr. Mallow from The Scottsdale Resort & Spa 

The Scottsdale Resort and Spa - Holiday Winter Drink Recipe

1 oz Smores whiskey 

.25 oz Simple Syrup 

2 dashes of Angostura bitters 

 

Elevating the experience, a delicate dash of artisanal chocolate and orange bitters 

This concoction is lovingly poured over a king cube, delivering a symphony of flavors that dance on the palate reminding you of being by the campfire like back in the old times. To crown this masterpiece, a toasted marshmallow garnish to grace the cocktail. 

 

Eggnog Dream from The Scottsdale Resort & Spa

The Scottsdale Resort and Spa - Winter Holiday Drink Recipe

1.5 oz Eggnog-Infused Whiskey 

.5 oz of Disaronno 

.25 oz Simple Syrup 

.5 oz of Rum 

A dash of Orange Bitters imparts a citrusy zest, elevating the aromatic profile. 

 

To crown this masterpiece, a dash of Cherry Bitters lends a subtle, fruity complexity and a splash of pumpkin spice seasoning. 

 

Ginger Snap Cocktail from the Arizona Biltmore, a Waldorf Astoria Resort

Ginger Snap Cocktail Holiday Winter Arizona Biltmore a Waldorf Astoria Resort

1 dash Angostura Bitters

.75 oz Twisted Alchemy Lime Juice

.75 oz Ginger Syrup 

.5 oz Hamilton Pimento Dram

1.5 oz Buffalo Trace Bourbon 

 

Measure all ingredients into the small end of a shaker tin set.
Add five Kold Draft cubes to the large end of the shaker tin set.  Add five Kold Draft cubes to a rocks glass.
Shake cocktail vigorously.
Strain into rocks glass, over fresh ice. 

Garnish with gingerbread cookie.

Ale

Harvest Diem Spiced Ale from Greenwood Brewing 

Greenwood Brewing Holiday Winter Drink Recipe

With notes of cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice and ginger, this is your go-to brew for holiday season. She’s best served with a honey and cinnamon sugar rim (trust us). American-style pale ale. Hops: Warrior and Mittlefruh 

Non-Alcoholic

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Non-Alcoholic Beverages

Phoestivus from Iconic Cocktail 

Iconic Cocktail Company - Holiday Winter Drink Recipe

6 oz Sparkling Water 

1 oz Iconic Cranberry Thyme 

.5 oz Lemon Juice 

 

Combine all in a tall glass with ice and stir to combine. 

 

Jolly Holly from Iconic Cocktail 

Iconic Cocktail Company - Holiday Winter Drink Recipe

2 oz Green Tea  

1 oz Iconic Cranberry Thyme  

.5 oz Iconic Lime Leaf Tonic  

.5 oz lime juice 

 

Combine all in a shaker with ice and shake to combine. Strain over fresh ice in a short glass and garnish with sugar-coated cranberries. 

 

Mistletoe Shrub from Iconic Cocktail 

Iconic Cocktail Company - Holiday Winter Drink Recipe

2 oz Iconic Cranberry Thyme  

.25 oz Apple Cider Vinegar  

2 oz sparkling water 

 

Combine all in a glass with ice and stir gently to combine. Garnish with a sprig of thyme