Our Favorite Holiday Cocktails

The holidays call for good company, sharp style, and a good drink in your hand. Whether you’re hosting the guys, heading to a holiday party, or just unwinding after a long week, the right cocktail sets the tone. We curated a short list of elevated, easy-to-make holiday drinks that pair perfectly with Gage’s clean, minimalist approach to grooming and living well.

From bold bourbon to crisp champagne, consider this your go-to guide for seasonal cocktails that look as good as they taste. No fluff, no fuss, just solid recipes for men who appreciate the details.

01. Cranberry Bourbon Smash

Tart, Woodsy, Festive

Ingredients:
Bourbon (2oz)
Cranberry Juice (1oz)
Simple Syrup (0.5oz)
Lemon Juice (0.5oz)
Fresh Cranberries
Rosemary

Instructions:
Muddle cranberries with simple syrup.
Add bourbon, lemon juice, and ice.
Shake, strain over ice, garnish with rosemary.

02. Peppermint White Russian

Creamy, Minty

Ingredients:
Vodka (2oz)
Kahlua (1oz)
Heavy Cream (1oz)
Peppermint Extract (1/4 tsp)
Crushed Candy Cane

Instructions:
Build over ice.
Stir gently.
Garnish with crushed candy cane.

03. Maple Cinnamon Whiskey Sour

Warm, Bright, Lightly Sweet

Ingredients:
Whiskey (2oz)
Lemon Juice (3/4oz)
Maple Syrup (1/2oz)
Dash of Cinnamon

Instructions:
Shake with ice.
Strain into a rocks glass.
Dust with Cinnamon.

04. Spiked Apple Cider

Cozy, Classic

Ingredients:
Apple Cider (6oz)
Spiced Rum (1.5oz)
Pinch of Cinnamon
Pinch of Nutmeg

Instructions:
Heat the apple cider.
Stir in rum.
Top with spices.
Garnish with an apple slice.

05. Poinsettia Champagne

Light, Bubbly

Ingredients:
Cranberry Juice (2oz)
Cointreau (0.5oz)
Champagne

Instructions:
Add juice and orange liquer (Cointreau) to a flute.
Top with champagne.
Add a rosemary sprig.