Jim Beam’s Holiday Cocktails Are The Perfect Serves For Christmas

Christmas is now just around the corner, and as we all begin to wind down for the holiday season, Jim Beam is sharing some festive cocktail recipes perfect for sipping whilst celebrating with family and friends. 
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Jim Beam encourages you to celebrate Christmas with these holiday cocktails. All images credit to Jim Beam.

Christmas is now just around the corner, and as we all begin to wind down for the holiday season, Jim Beam is sharing some festive cocktail recipes perfect for sipping whilst celebrating with family and friends. 

Using Jim Beam’s flagship expression and the recently revamped Jim Beam Black, you can make affordable and delicious winter cocktails and impress your guests with your mixology skills. So, let’s take a look at the recipes for Jim Beam’s holiday cocktails. 

Jim Beam Holiday Highball 

Ingredients: 

  • 1.5 parts Jim Beam
  • 2 parts Cranberry Juice
  • 4 parts Ginger Ale
  • Lime Wedge


Method: 

Squeeze and drop lime wedge into a tall Collins glass and fill with ice. Add Jim Beam, Cranberry Juice, Ginger Ale and stir to combine. Garnish with a sprig of rosemary. 

Jim Beam Hot Toddy 

Ingredients: 

  • 1.5 parts Jim Beam
  • 1 part Honey
  • 6 parts Hot Water
  • 2 Lemon Wedges
  • 2 dashes Angostura Bitters


Method: 

Combine ingredients in a mug or heat-proof glass and stir to combine. Garnish with a lemon wedge. 

Jim Beam Holiday Punch (Serves 16) 

Ingredients: 

  • 750ml Jim Beam
  • 16oz Brewed Black Tea
  • 48oz Lemon Sour
  • 8oz Grenadine
  • Soda Water to top


Method: 

Batch ingredients without soda water and stir to combine. Can be made ahead of time and stored refrigerated. When ready to serve, pour over ice and top with soda water. Garnish with lemon/orange wheels and cinnamon sticks. 

Jim Beam Black Cranberry Bourbon Smash

Ingredients: 

  • 1.5 parts Jim Beam Black
  • 1 part Simple Syrup
  • 6-8 Cranberries
  • 3 Sage Leaves
  • 3 Lemon Wedges


Method: 

Combine lemon, sage, and cranberries in a mixing tin and muddle. Add simple syrup and Jim Beam Black with ice, shake well, and strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice. Garnish with sage leaves and skewered cranberries. 

Jim Beam Black Maple Hot Butter Bourbon

Ingredients: 

  • 1 part Jim Beam Black
  • 1⁄2 part Maple Syrup
  • 3 parts Hot Water
  • 1 tbsp Butter Base*


*Butter Base: 

  • 1 stick unsalted butter 1⁄2 cup light brown sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp ground cloves
  • 1 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 tsp ground allspice Pinch of salt


Method: 

Add ingredients to a large bowl and mix until smooth. Store in the freezer until ready to use. Stir ingredients in heat-proof glass until well mixed. Top with whipped cream and cinnamon.

Beth Squires

Beth Squires joined Mark Littler Ltd full-time in October 2020 after completing her university degree in English Literature. Since then, she has acquired extensive knowledge about all aspects of whisk(e)y and now holds the position of Deputy Editor at The Whiskey Wash. Beth is passionate about history, industry innovation, marketing, and sustainability. With a special fondness for independently bottled rare scotch, Beth also serves as a whisky bottle investment specialist. Additionally, she is a mentee currently enrolled in the OurWhisky Foundation's Atonia Programme.

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