There’s so much to love about the holiday season – especially the parties. After all, you get to spend time with loved ones, show your generosity and appreciation, and watch joy spark in their eyes as they open a gift.

And, of course, our favorite part of any holiday party: desserts!

A special time of year means a special time to go all-out on holiday-themed treats. Candy canes in your stockings, cookies left out for Santa – and mouthwatering desserts and treats laid out during every holiday party you host or attend. After all, the holidays are a time to indulge and treat yourself after making it through another year!

This brings us to our second favorite part of any holiday party: drinks!

Eggnog is a classic for any holiday party, but you don’t have to stop there. We teamed up with our friends at San Tan Brewing Company for some irresistibly delicious brownie and spirit pairings that are perfect for serving at your next holiday party.

Cinnamon Crumb Blondie & Morning Coffee

Fairytale Treat: Cinnamon Crumb Blondie

Drink ingredients:

• 1 oz Cinnamaple whiskey
• 1 oz Black Stills coffee liqueur
• 1 oz espresso
• Half and half

Method: Add Cinnamaple, Black Stills, and Espresso to the glass. Top and pack with ice. Splash half and half on top, garnish, and serve.

Glass: Rocks

Garnish: Cinnamon stick

Raspberry Swirl Brownie & Citrus Rose Gin Fizz

Fairytale Treat: Raspberry Swirl Brownie

Drink Ingredients:

• 1 oz Saint Anne’s Citrus Rose gin
• 2 oz lemon simple syrup
• Soda water

Method: Add Citrus Rose and Lemon Simple Syrup to the glass. Top and pack with ice. Top with cold soda water. Garnish and serve.

Glass: Highball

Garnish: Lemon wheel

Snickerdoodle Cookie & “The” Old Fashioned

Fairytale Treat: Snickerdoodle Cookie

Drink ingredients: 

• .5 oz Orange Bliss Amaro
• .5 oz cold water
• 1.5 oz Crimson Oath Whiskey

Method: Add all ingredients to the glass in order. Top with 3-4 ice cubes, garnish, and serve.

Glass: Rocks

Garnish: Orange twist

Caramel Brownie & Blackberry Sour

Fairytale Treat: Caramel Brownie

Drink ingredients:

• 1 oz bourbon
• 2 oz blackberry sour mix

Method: Add ingredients to the glass. Pack with ice, garnish, and serve.

Glass: Rocks

Garnish: Lime wheel

All the spirits mentioned in this blog are distilled, aged, and hand bottled in Arizona by SanTan Spirits. If you’re local, be sure to visit Spirit House, where you can enjoy a tasty meal alongside a huge menu of spirits and cocktails!