Holiday Spirits to Lift Your Spirits

Time to mix up your favorite holiday cocktail! Pair a take-out meal with a take home cocktail kit and some locally distilled rum, vodka or gin. Pick up a gift kit for friends and family. Or enjoy the festive buzz — all the lights and the sparkle — and dress up and go out. Slide onto a barstool to enjoy a holiday-themed cocktail bursting with all the flavors of the season.

Here are some of our favorites:

Thinking Tree Spirits' Holiday Drinks & Kits

Thinking Tree Spirits is known for their gorgeous drink presentations at the bar and their beautiful bottles to take away. This season order a delicious egg nog-based cocktail starting December 10. Pick up a recipe for a Spiced Cranberry Rum Sour or a Hot Spiked Mulled Cider. Take home their seasonal small-batch trio of Marionberry Liqueur, Peach Liqueur and Pear Brandy made with local fruit. Present your party hosts with Thinking Tree Spirits' pre-made cocktails ready to serve — no bartender needed! These classics include Gin Gimlet, Moscow Mule, Bee's Knees made with GloryBee honey, Old Fashioned and Dark & Stormy. Each bottle will serve four.

Le Bar Cocktails

Once again, Marche's Le Bar is pouring drinks. Choose from their selection of festive holiday concoctions, including "Le Bar Nog" and the vegan "Not Buttered Rum". The sparkling atmosphere of one of Eugene's most esteemed culinary venues has the perfect pizazz for a holiday toast.

Heritage Distilling Co. Canned Cocktails & Tasting Room Drinks

Pop the top on these cocktails in a can, so you can enjoy a Gin Jam Fizzz or an Easy Peasy Lemon Squeeze at home. From bartender tools to their fashionable apparel, Heritage Distilling Co. is your online one-stop gift shop. Pick up their advent calendar also, for a little nip each day. And the hit of the party — The Cocoa Bomb, a chocolate flavored bottle of whiskey!

Need some in person cheer? Heritage Distilling Co. has two tasting rooms in Eugene — the Whiteaker Neighborhood and at Market Alley. Order a "Cranberry Negroni" or a "Hot Buttered Rum" from their robust holiday cocktail menu.

rye's Whiskey & Chocolate Pairings

Cocktails are served up "historically accurate" at rye, so you'll get your favorite wintery warm drink mixed up the proper way — or indulge your senses with their special whiskey and chocolate pairing menu. Chocolates, toffees and caramels are matched with the best whiskey or bourbon to bring out all the flavors. Relax at one of their cozy tables and sip and nibble your way through the holidays!

Sixth Street Eugene Holiday Style

This casually comfortable grill where you may go to watch sports goes big when it comes to cocktails. Sixth Street Restaurant & Sports Bar is serving up a holiday favorite — "The Gingersnap" in a martini glass! From decadent Bloody Marys to spiked hot chocolate with marshmallows, their skilled mixologists know how to put together some memorable drinks.

Izakaya Meiji Company Cocktail Mixers

This destination restaurant in the Whiteaker neighborhood features several sake mixes including their Savory Watermelon Shu-Hi and their Lemon Ginger Shu-Hi. But best of all, you can order an 8 oz. jar of Izakaya Meiji's cocktail cherries that have been aged in bourbon and a house spice blend. With the Whiteaker distillery district right there, stock up your liquor cabinet before heading home.

The Vintage's Holiday Flair

Housed in a historic house, The Vintage has a reputation for spectacular drinks from fishbowl size happy hour specials to an extensive offering of mocktails. Check out their Apple Gin Toddy decked out with an elegant cinnamon stick, just right for sipping on their outdoor patio.

Tavern on Main Retro Drinks

This Art Deco eatery has throughly squashed any memory of Prohibition with a stunning selection of beautiful and tasty cocktails. Tavern on Main puts their own twists on all the winter classics as well as mocktails. Enjoy a truly upscale dining and drinking experience this holiday!

Sip From a Pineapple at The Monkey's Paw Tiki Bar

Did somebody say "boat drinks"? Just when the cold, wintery days have got you down...head over to The Monkey's Paw Tiki Bar in Springfield for some amazing cocktails presented old school with umbrellas and all the classic garnishes that will transport you to a warm, tropical place in your imagination. It's your happy place!

Whisk(e)y Lab at PublicHouse

Duck into this dark and dreamy whiskey bar and enjoy some perfect wintery drinks. The bartenders here know their whiskey and can make great recommendations.

Provisions South Hot Toddy

Warm up with Provisions South's hot toddy mixed up with bourbon, fresh lemon, honey syrup, lemon and allspice bitters.

Local Liquor with rokz Infusions

Be your own bar master. Pick up a bottle of Swallowtail gin or Wolf Spirit vodka and combine it with a rokz infusion made here in Oregon. This time of year the cranberry or cinnamon and spice is perfect! Patience is required because it takes a few days, and several swirls of the bottle, but that is part of the fun. Finish any concoction with rokz salt or sugar rim mixes.