The holidays call for a little extra sparkle - and Fable’s line of botanical spirits brings exactly that. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party, trimming the tree, or toasting to the year ahead, these seasonal recipes deliver flavor, balance, and a touch of magic in every pour.
Here are three crowd-pleasing cocktails designed for the moments that make this season glow.
1: Fable Golden Hour Punch
(Serves 10-12)
Zesty, lightly spiced, and endlessly refreshing — this zero-proof cocktail brings all the sparkle of a mimosa with none of the booze. Built on Best Zest’s citrus backbone and layered with ginger, cardamom, and a touch of sweetness, it’s the ultimate treat for a zero-proof brunch, slow holiday morning, or midday gift exchange.
Ingredients
- 3 cups Fable Best Zest
- 2 cups orange juice (not from concentrate, if possible)
- 1.5 cups lemonade
- 1 cup ginger beer
- 0.5 cups honey syrup (or ¼ cup honey + ¼ cup hot water, stirred to combine)
- Optional: ¼ tsp ground cardamom
- Garnish: Orange wheel, lemon slices, star anise or fresh mint
Instructions
In a large pitcher or punch bowl, stir to combine orange juice, lemonade, honey syrup, and ginger beer. Add Fable Best Zest and stir gently. If using cardamom, add now. Chill for 30-60 minutes. Add ice before serving. Top with garnishes. Best served up in a coupe, wine glass, or stemless flute.
2: Fable Mistletoe Tingle
Equal parts cozy and cheeky, this holiday cocktail is made for stolen kisses and candlelit
corners. Tart cranberry meets ginger heat, floral hibiscus, and a cool spearmint finish — all built on the mysterious allure of Night Flight. Sip it slowly with someone you like.
Ingredients
- 2 oz Fable Night Flight
- 1.5 oz 100% cranberry juice (unsweetened preferred for balance)
- ½ oz fresh lime juice
- ½ oz spiced honey syrup (see below)
- Splash of sparkling water or dry ginger ale
- Optional: 1-2 drops rosewater for a romantic floral note
- Garnish: Mint sprig, fresh cranberries or edible flowers
- To Make Spiced Honey Syrup
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup hot water
- 1 cinnamon stick + 2 cloves
- Combine, stir to dissolve, steep spices for ~10 minutes, strain, and chill.
Instructions
In a shaker, combine cranberry juice, lime juice, spiced honey syrup, and rosewater (if using). Add ice and shake well until chilled. Strain into a coupe or rocks glass over fresh ice.Top with Fable Night Flight and a gentle splash of sparkling water or dry ginger. Garnish with a mint sprig or skewer of fresh cranberries.
3: Fable Evergreen Cheer
(Serves 10-12)
A vibrant, forest-inspired batch cocktail with roasted fruit, winter citrus, warm spice, and a dry piney finish. Perfect for holiday parties, festive open houses, or sipping while trimming the tree.
Ingredients
- 3 cups Fable Into the Woods
- 2 cups pear nectar (store-bought is easiest!)
- 1.5 cups lemonade
- 1.5 cups apple cider
- 1-1.5 cups sparkling water
- Optional: ¼ tsp vanilla extract
- Garnish: Rosemary sprigs or lemon wheels
Instructions
In a large pitcher or punch bowl, combine Fable Into The Woods, peach nectar, lemonade, apple cider, and vanilla extract (if using). Stir well and chill for at least 30 minutes (but up to a couple of hours) before serving. Just before serving, add sparkling water. Serve over ice with garnish of choice.
Bring Fable to Your Table
Each of these recipes highlights what makes Fable unique: clean ingredients, botanical depth, and a sensory experience that feels good in the moment and the next day too. Mix up a batch, pour generously, and toast to a season filled with connection, creativity, and cheer.
