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Recipes: Holiday Batched Cocktails
- Katie I.
- Dec 15, 2025
- 2 min read
Below are three fully batched, party‑ready cocktails designed for easy holiday entertaining. Each recipe makes approximately 16 cocktails and can be prepared ahead of time, chilled, and poured as guests arrive.
X‑Mas All Nighter
A creamy, coffee‑forward cocktail perfect for late‑night holiday gatherings.
Batch Ingredients (Serves 16):
1 (25 oz) bottle Epiphany Vodka
8 oz McClintock Coffee Liqueur
17 oz cold brew coffee
17 oz cream
17 oz simple syrup
15 oz water (for dilution)
Batch Instructions:
Combine all ingredients in a large pitcher or bottle.
Stir well to fully incorporate.
Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
To serve, pour 6 oz into a chilled coupe or rocks glass.
Garnish: 3 espresso beans to symbolize health, wealth, and happiness
Holly Berry 75
Bright, festive, and perfect for celebrations — finished with bubbles at serving time.
Batch Ingredients (Serves 16):
1 (25 oz) bottle Gardener’s Gin
6 oz pomegranate juice
6 oz fresh lemon juice
6 oz simple syrup
12 oz water (for dilution)
To Serve:
Sparkling wine
Batch Instructions:
Combine all ingredients except sparkling wine in a pitcher or bottle.
Stir and chill thoroughly.
To serve, pour 3 oz of batched cocktail into a flute.
Top with 3 oz sparkling wine.
Garnish: Fresh raspberry
Gilded Pear Old Fashioned
A warm, spirit‑forward twist on a classic — elegant and incredibly easy to batch.
Batch Ingredients (Serves 16):
1 (25 oz) bottle Bootjack Rye
3 oz McClintock Spiced Pear Liqueur
3 oz simple syrup
12 oz water (for dilution)
24 dashes orange bitters
Batch Instructions:
Combine all ingredients in a pitcher or bottle.
Stir thoroughly.
Chill until ready to serve.
To serve, pour 3.5 oz over fresh ice in a rocks glass.
Garnish: Orange or lemon twist
Hosting Tip
Label each batched cocktail with the name, garnish, and glassware. Set out ice, garnishes, and glassware so guests can help themselves — effortless hosting at its best
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Pair these cocktails with Kayla’s Holiday Sausage Rolls for a warm, savory bite that balances every sip. 🎄🍸
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