# Artisan Christmas Cocktails Bendistillery's Holiday Drink Recipes are Refined and Festive By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-12-18 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christmas-cocktails References: [craterlakespirits](http://www.craterlakespirits.com/) & [craterlakespirits](http://www.craterlakespirits.com/drink-recipes/) Bendistillery, the brand behind Crater Lake whiskey, vodka and gin spirits presents their latest range of [artisan Christmas cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/12-cocktails-of-christmas). If you're looking for a [festive and refined drink recipe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blitzens-bar) this holiday, give one of these indulgent cocktails a try. Bendistillery's Christmas cocktail recipes include 'Cider House', 'Cool Yule', 'Cheerful Chair' and 'Joyful Java', all artisan creations that are infused with fresh and rich flavor pairings. If you're a fan of fruity brews, try Bendistillery's 'Cider House' recipe that features a blend of apple cider, Crater Lake Ginger Vodka and cranberry juice. The delicious cocktail is also infused with nutmeg and is garnished with cinnamon sticks. When pleasing the [coffee drinker](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffee-cocktails), Bendistillery's 'Joyful Java' is another great recipe to try. The cocktail is a rich blend of Crater Lake Hazelnut Espresso Vodka that is mixed with Amaretto, hot chocolate and coffee, making it an indulgent treat on cold winter days. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Artisan Christmas Cocktails:** Opportunity for mixologists to create unique and festive cocktails with premium ingredients and flavor combinations. - **Indulgent Drink Recipes:** Opportunity for beverage companies to develop and market luxurious and gourmet cocktail recipes for special occasions. - **Holiday Infused Spirits:** Opportunity for distilleries to produce limited edition holiday-inspired spirits infused with seasonal flavors. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Mixology:** Opportunity for mixologists and bartenders to explore and innovate with artisan Christmas cocktails to delight their customers. - **Beverage Manufacturing:** Opportunity for beverage companies and manufacturers to capitalize on the demand for indulgent drink recipes during the holiday season. - **Craft Distilling:** Opportunity for craft distilleries to create unique and festive holiday spirits that cater to the growing market of flavor-infused liquors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Branded Holiday Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/signature-cocktail.md) - [Festive Instant Cocktail Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instant-cocktail-mix.md) - [Ready-to-Make Cocktail Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/readytomake-cocktail.md) - [Bittersweet Christmas Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christmas-pudding-negroni.md) - [Festive Pour-and-Serve Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nio-cocktails-christmas-collection.md) - [Flexible Festive Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/everleaf-x-the-alchemist.md) - [Santa-Themed Vodka Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/santa-clausmopolitan.md) - [Holiday-Themed Bottled Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premium-seasonal-cocktails.md) - [Festive Canned Martinis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canned-martinis.md)