holiday cocktails

Holiday parties are for mixing and mingling. You’ve got the mixing covered with these signature holiday cocktails created by H-E-B mixologists—they will brighten both spirits and mood. Cheers!

The Lighter Holiday Bar: 250 Calories or less
Liquid calories can go down easy and add up fast. These cocktails are for the calorie-conscious crowd. They’re big on flavor—but they weigh in at just 250 calories or less. They’re crafted with wine-based spirits, which are made from fermented grapes and contain less alcohol and consequently fewer calories than traditional liquor and calorie friendly mixers such as agave nectar.

Mistletoe Mule   Features: Wine-based vodka, pineapple-lime mixer, grenadine, and diet ginger beer. Garnish with a mint sprig and a lime wheel.   Calories per serving: 180   See Recipe

White Christmas Sangria   Features: Wine-based rum, grapefruit sour drink mix, Sauvignon Blanc and Elderflower tonic. Serve in a wine glass with apple, pear, and orange slices.   Calories per serving: 250   See Recipe

Fruitcake Spritz   Features: Strawberry margarita mix, pineapple juice, pear nectar, and Champagne or Mionetto Prosecco. Serve in a wine glass and garnish with pear slices.   Calories per serving: 160   See Recipe

Tea-Based Cocktails
Owl’s Brew tea-based mixers are fresh brewed from whole spices, fruits, and herbs. All you have to add is your favorite holiday spirit, beer, or wine. Available in The Classic, Pink and Black, and Coco-Lada.

Owl's Nog   An elevated eggnog drink.   In a saucepan combine: 2 parts Egg Nog 2 parts Owl’s Brew Coco-Lada 1 part Bourbon   Heat until desired temperature (do not boil). Pour into a mug and garnish with a cinnamon stick.   See Recipe

Owl’s Vodka   A citrus vodka drink with a tart twist.   Features: Owl’s Brew The Classic - Made from fresh-brewed tea and a blend of English Breakfast, lemon & lime.   See Recipe

Manhattan Owl   A refreshing whiskey drink with savory zest.   Features: Owl’s Brew Pink & Black - Made from fresh-brewed tea and a blend of Darjeeling, hibiscus, lemon peel & strawberry.   See Recipe

Wine-Based Specialty Cocktails
Complement your holiday gathering with these festive drinks that use wine or wine-based liquor.

Cranberry Sparkler   Features: Sweet red wine, cranberry juice and fresh cranberries   See Recipe

Cranberry Daiquiri   Features: Wine-based rum, lime juice, simple syrup and cranberry bitters   See Recipe

Flip in the New Year   Features: Wine-based tequila and Korbel Brut   See Recipe

Thirsty for more cocktails? See All Mixed Drink Recipes For Your Celebration.