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🎄 Bizarre December Holidays & the Drinks That Go With Them

 

 

December 1 — National Pie Day (the other one)

 

Drink pairing: Apple Pie Martini, Pecan Pie Old Fashioned

Because why eat pie when you can sip it?

 

December 3 — Make a Gift Day

 

Drink pairing: DIY Infused Vodka

Nothing says “I remembered last minute” like a mason jar full of booze.

 

 December 4— National Cookie Day

 

Drink pairing: Chocolate Chip Cookie Shot or Snickerdoodle White Russian

Dunk responsibly.

 

December 5— Repeal Day

 

Drink pairing: Literally anything.

The day alcohol became legal again — a national excuse to celebrate.

 

December 8 — National Brownie Day

 

Drink pairing: Espresso Martini with chocolate bitters

Because brownies + caffeine + vodka = seasonal joy.

 

December 10 — Dewey Decimal System Day

 

Drink pairing: A “Library Sour” (Whiskey Sour with spiced syrup)

Shhh… It’s quiet drinking time.

 

December 12 — Gingerbread House Day

 

Drink pairing: Gingerbread Rum Punch

Build → sip → the roof collapses → sip again.

 

December 13 — Ice Cream Day (yes, in December!)

 

Drink pairing: Boozy Affogato

Ice cream solves holiday stress.

December 15 — Cat Herders Day

 

Drink pairing: Anything strong. Maybe two.

A tribute to the chaos of December schedules.

 

December 16 — National Chocolate-Covered Anything Day

 

Drink pairing: Chocolate Martini

If it’s covered in chocolate, it’s dinner.

 

December 17 — National Maple Syrup Day

 

Drink pairing: Maple Bourbon Smash

Buddy the Elf would approve.

 

December 18 — Answer the Phone Like Buddy the Elf Day

Drink pairing: Peppermint Schnapps Hot Chocolate

“WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE DRINK?!”

 

December 20 — Sangria Day

 

Drink pairing: Winter Spiced Cranberry Sangria

Yes, sangria is absolutely a winter beverage.

 

December 21 — Yule / Winter Solstice

 

Drink pairing: Spiced Mulled Wine

Toast to the shortest day of the year with the longest-lasting buzz.

December 24 — Eggnog Day

Drink pairing: Homemade Rum Eggnog

Grandpa’s favorite tradition.

December 26 — Candy Cane Day

Drink pairing: Candy Cane Martini

Minty fresh holiday afterglow.

December 28 — National Card Playing Day

Drink pairing: Bourbon Old Fashioned

Pairs well with family arguments.

December 30 — Bacon Day

Drink pairing: Maple Bacon Bourbon Bloody Mary

Yes, bacon belongs in cocktails.

December 31 — Champagne Day

Drink pairing: Champagne (obviously)

Or a French 75 if you need bubbles with a kick.

Check out our recipe section for recipes.

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