Corporate holiday parties are an important part of your company culture, and a really fun way for your employees to interact with their colleagues, let off some steam, and be recognized for their hard work throughout the year. The best corporate holiday parties go beyond good food and festive decor, and it’s the details of a holiday party that really take your corporate event to the next level. What’s one of the most effective ways to make your holiday party unforgettable? A signature drink menu that’s both festive and delicious! And with so many non-alcoholic options available, any signature drink can be offered with and without alcohol to suit your crowd.
Here are 3 of our favourite signature drink ideas for your next corporate holiday party!
Peppermint Martini
Nothing represents the holiday season better than peppermint, and this peppermint cocktail is both festive and elevated! You can customize the recipe to suit your taste, or play around with the garnish to fit the theme of your corporate holiday party better.
For this peppermint martini you’ll need:
- 1.5 oz peppermint vodka
- 0.5 oz Baileys
- Mini candy cane to garnish
Simply add the peppermint-flavoured vodka and Baileys to a cocktail shaker, fill with ice, and shake until chilled, about 15 seconds. Pour the liquid into a martini glass, and garnish with a mini candy cane.
Apple Pie on the Rocks
When you think of desserts during the holiday season, apple pie often comes to mind. So why not serve apple pie, but as a signature drink? This drink recipe is served chilled, but you can swap the apple juice with hot apple cider for a hot signature drink that’s festive and delicious.
For an Apple Pie on the Rocks you’ll need:
- 1 oz spiced rum or whiskey
- 1 oz vanilla vodka
- Apple juice to fill the glass
- Honey and brown sugar for the rim
Start by pouring some honey onto a rimmer dish and some brown sugar onto a separate dish. Dip your cocktail glass into the honey followed by the brown sugar to get a sweet rim. Fill your glass with a scoop of ice, then add the spiced rum (or whiskey) and vanilla-flavoured vodka Top with apple juice, stir, and enjoy!
Cranberry Amaretto Kiss
For a less obvious but equally as delicious take on a holiday cocktail, we love recommending the Cranberry Amaretto Kiss. It’s a simple yet stunning cocktail that is sure to impress at your next corporate holiday party!
For a Cranberry Amaretto Kiss you’ll need:
- 1 oz amaretto
- 2 oz cranberry juice
- 1 oz sparkling water
- Splash of orange juice
- Frozen cranberries and dried orange slice to garnish
Simply add your ice and all liquid ingredients to a cocktail glass, stir, and top with 1-2 frozen cranberries and a dried orange slice before serving.
Did these holiday signature drink ideas inspire you for your next corporate event? We’d love to help you plan your bar menu along with the rest of your corporate event! Learn more about corporate events at St. Joseph’s Banquet & Conference Centre in Oakville.