Forget eggnog and hot toddies. We’d like to introduce two new cocktails to your holiday drink rotation: The White Christmas cocktail and the Gingerbread Martini, courtesy of Virginia Beach’s very own Waterman Spirits.
1 ounce Waterman Spirits Organic Vodka
1/5 ounce orange liqueur
½ lime
2 ounces coconut milk
¼ ounce cream of coconut
Add ingredients to a shaker. Shake well and pour over ice. Sprinkle in some Christmas spirit, a sprig of rosemary, and cranberries for garnish, and enjoy.

Gingerbread Martini
INGREDIENTS:
• 2 oz vanilla-infused organic vodka
• 2 oz half & half
• 1 oz 1883 gingerbread syrup
• 3 dashes gingerbread spice
• Gingerbread cookie glass hugger
• Gingerbread spice garnish
1. Add vanilla-infused vodka, half & half, gingerbread syrup, and gingerbread spice to a shaker with ice.
2. Shake until well chilled and pour into a martini glass
3. Add gingerbread cookie glass hugger and a dash of gingerbread spice on top for an even more festive look!

This article originally appeared in the December 2025 issue.