7 Christmas Drinks and Where to Drink Them to Get You Into The Spirit of Things
Words: Shamim de Brún
Images: Instagram & Unsplash
Words: Shamim de Brún
Images: Instagram & Unsplash
If it’s ‘Tis the season to be jolly, what better way to unleash that festive cheer than through the magical elixirs? Some legit alchemy happens when you drink a Christmas drink that transforms ordinary evenings into holiday magic. So it’s time to crank up the tunes, deck the halls, and drink some delicious Christmas drinks.
With Christmas full-on engulfing us, we’ve compiled a list of Christmas crackers and where to find them to help you get in the spirit.
Craft Cocktails Christmas Drinks
Dublin’s Craft Cocktails is back to rescue Christmas with their cheeky limited-edition trio, the All Wrapped Up range. These bad boys come in retro wrapping paper designs in sizes perfect for tree-stashing or stocking-stuffing.
The Mistletoe Margarita leads the pack, infused with Don Julio Tequila and pine needles, a concoction that screams “Christmas with a kick.” The Festive Old Fashioned and Gingerbread Punch join the lineup, making it a party for your taste buds. Swing by Craft Cocktails’ transformed factory turned merry grotto to taste and create your own boozy gift box. Online orders are open until December 15, because nothing says “Merry Christmas” like spirits delivered to your doorstep!
Buy the bottle: CraftCocktails.ie, Lotts & Co, Celtic Whiskey
Irish Coffee
First up on our Christmas journey is the classic Irish Coffee. A steaming mug, the robust aroma of coffee, a dash of Irish whiskey, and a dollop of whipped cream on top. It’s transcendence itself. The whiskey’s warmth and the coffee’s richness blend seamlessly, creating a vibe that whispers, “This is Christmas” like a sweet nothing in your ear.
Grab a Glass: Teelings Distillery, Roe & Co, Vice Coffee, JJ’s Bar, Klaw Café, Walsh’s,
Make your own with this recipe.
Hot Whiskey
Hot Whiskey takes the stage every Christmas. It’s one hot elixir that delivers chistmas joy no matter what your mood. The mix of whiskey, hot water, and a touch of honey warms your insides and wraps you in a liquid blanket of nostalgia. The kind of drink transports you to cosy pubs with dim lights and hearty laughter.
Grab a Glass: Neary’s, Nealon’s, Palace Bar, Bow’s, Lord Ed, Long Hall, and every distillery in Dublin.
Make your own with this recipe.
Mulled Wine
The realm of Mulled Wine is full of cinnamon, cloves, and orange peels, joining forces with red wine. It is a concoction that’s as festive as a tree adorned with twinkling lights. The warmth of Mulled Wine is all the Christmas joy you need to get ya going; it’s camaraderie on frosty evenings in a glass… or bottle.
Grab a glass: Palace Bar, Industry, Bonobo, Kodiak, Big Romance, Fidelity, Lotts & Co Terenure, Fallon & Byrne, Ely Wine Bar and Metro Café.
Buy the Bottle: Mitchell & Son, Celtic Whiskey, Lotts & Co, industry, all Molloy’s stores, Designist, Scout, Lilith, Rosalina’s and Blackrock Cellars.
Port
A hot port is a Christmas wizard in a glass. This stuff is like the boozy version of a festive tapestry, hitting you with deep, complex flavours that Christmas is made of. Take a sip, and suddenly, you’re not just drinking wine; you’re teleporting to a dimly lit study decked out with holly, the fireplace is crackling away and all those other stereotypes. In other words, this port is the VIP ticket to a classy Christmas vibe.
Grab a Glass: The Sidecar, Ely Wine Bar, Cellar 22
Buy the Bottle: Mitchell & Son, Celtic Whiskey, Lotts & Co, 64 Wines, Baggott Street Wines and Blackrock Cellars.
Irish Cream
Irish Cream emerges as the unassuming hero, offering liquid decadence in a glass. Coole Swan’s symphony of single-malt Irish whiskey, white Belgian chocolate, and fresh dairy cream creates a luxurious potion. The result is a sip that encapsulates the essence of Christmas—a blend of merriment and sophistication that leaves a lingering taste of holiday joy.
Grab a Glass: Walsh’s, Peploes, JT Pimms, Camden Bar and Bites, The Merrion, Bar with no Name, Market Bar, Gibney’s Malahide, The Winding Stair, and The Woolen Mills
Buy the Bottle: O’Brian’s, Mitchell and Son, Blackrock Cellars, Celtic Whiskey Shop
Spiked Hot Chocolate
Closing our festive lineup is Spiked Hot Chocolate, a nod to childhood nostalgia with an adult twist. Cosy up with a mug of velvety chocolate goodness spiked with the richness of Irish whiskey. It’s a fusion of innocence and indulgence—a taste of the holidays that bridges the gap between childhood’s magic and adulthood’s pleasures.
Grab a Glass: Honey Truffle, Bestseller, 31 Lennox Street
Make your own with this recipe.
Cheers to the alchemical art of Christmas cocktails!
