These spirited spritzers are worth the read–and sip
Fragrances and beverages have been sending each other scented love letters for centuries. Like your favorite spirited (or not) drink, perfume is a concoction meant to be savored, not sipped. Consider Wild Mimosa, which swirls with citrus top notes—much like the beloved brunch cocktail that shares its name. And if you adore the warm, potent scent of morning coffee or the spicy aroma of mulled wine drifting from a steaming glass, you’ll love this read. Pun fully intended.
To honor a season as rich in fragrance as it is in hustle, bustle, and cheer, we selected three festive drinks that remind us of our new blooms: Wild Mimosa, Sweet Violet, and Bold Poppy.
Wild Mimosa
Like Christmas on the beach, Wild Mimosa feels like a tropical holiday—warm, bright, and joyfully out of place in the best way.
It carries the spirit of summer into a winter wonderland, much like coquito, the traditional Puerto Rican holiday favorite. With its rich, creamy core, coquito is eggnog’s coconut-loving cousin: a tiny tropical snowstorm—creamy, twinkling, and just a little mischievous. As you sip, your mind drifts to your own kind of paradise, somewhere between a beach and a fireplace, resting in a hammock or wrapped in your coziest weighted blanket.
View the full ingredient list and recipe here via Simply Recipes.
Sweet Violet
Beyond family and the traditions that hold us close, the holidays are also a season of glitz, glamour, and effervescent celebration.
That’s why we paired Sweet Violet with the elderflower French 75, our classiest, flirtiest match in this chapter. This gin-based champagne cocktail—born in Paris, naturally—adds a splash of elderflower liqueur for a soft, fragrant sweetness. Sparkling brighter than the lights lining your street, each sip feels like equal parts festive glitter and botanical grace. It’s a wreath of joy in a glass—a holiday spirit wearing a floral crown, drifting through winter’s softest magic.
View the full ingredient list and recipe here via Feast + West.
Bold Poppy
We like to imagine the queen of Christmas—Mariah Carey herself—raising a Cranberry Gin & Tonic.
Bold, bright, and everything you’d ever want in a holiday cocktail—just like Bold Poppy. This festive spritzer is a tart twist on the classic G&T, enlivened with a splash of cranberry juice. Its rosy glow mirrors pink cheeks on a chilly winter day. Garnished with rosemary, this seasonal staple carries a sweet yet earthy aroma—much like Bold Poppy, our brightest and boldest scent.
View the full ingredient list and recipe here via A Nerd Cooks.
Every festive season arrives wrapped in an invisible ribbon of aromas. Winter holidays are cinnamon sparkles, pine trees swaying in the breeze, citrus zest slicing through a cloudy afternoon, and vanilla warmth that settles into the soul like holiday cheer. These are our favorite things. Scents that act as gentle time travelers—telling the season’s story of nostalgia, offering comfort, and scattering joy wherever they drift.
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