Simple & Festive: 5 Two-Ingredient Cocktails to Serve During the Holidays
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The holiday season calls for cocktails that are as easy to make as they are delicious. With just two ingredients each, these recipes deliver a delightful taste of the holidays, featuring flavours your guests will love. Cheers to easy mixing, festive sips, and memorable moments!
1. Vodka Cranberry Sparkler

This festive twist on the classic vodka cranberry adds a splash of holiday colour and flavour. Perfect for any gathering, it’s a drink that looks as good as it tastes!
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Victor Premium Vodka or County Line Vodka
- 3 oz cranberry juice
Instructions:
- Fill a glass with ice, add vodka, and top with cranberry juice.
- Stir gently, and garnish with a few sugared cranberries or a sprig of rosemary, if desired.
2. Spiced Rum & Ginger Beer

For a seasonal spin, spiced rum pairs beautifully with ginger beer, creating a cocktail that’s warming and full of holiday spice. This drink is also known as a spiced rum mule.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Knock'in Boots Alberta Spiced Rum
- Ginger beer to top
Instructions:
- Fill a glass with ice, pour in spiced rum, and top with ginger beer.
- Stir gently and garnish with a slice of lime or a cinnamon stick.
3. Gin & Sparkling Apple Cider
With just gin and sparkling apple cider, this cocktail is crisp, refreshing, and lightly spiced, making it an easy, elegant choice for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Birds & Bees Farmery Alberta Gin
- 4 oz sparkling apple cider
Instructions:
- Pour gin over ice in a glass, then top with sparkling apple cider.
- Stir gently, and garnish with a thin apple slice or a sprig of rosemary.
4. Rye & Ginger

A classic for a reason, rye whisky mixed with ginger ale delivers a perfect balance of warmth and refreshment, making it a crowd-pleaser at holiday events.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Victor Canadian Rye Whisky
- Ginger ale to top
Instructions:
- Fill a glass with ice, add rye whisky, and top with ginger ale.
- Give it a light stir, and garnish with a lime wedge for a festive touch.
5. Rum & Eggnog
Eggnog is a holiday staple, and a splash of rum takes it up a notch, creating a creamy, rich drink that’s just right for cozy evenings.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Knock'in Boots Alberta Rum
- 4 oz eggnog
Instructions:
- In a glass, combine rum and eggnog, stirring gently.
- Serve over ice or warm if preferred, and garnish with a sprinkle of nutmeg or a cinnamon stick.
These two-ingredient cocktails are effortless and delicious, so you can focus on enjoying the holidays instead of mixing up complicated drinks. Each cocktail brings festive flavour to the table, making holiday entertaining a breeze. Cheers to a simpler, merrier season!