🎄 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.



