# Holiday Cocktail Experiences Empress 1908 Gin & Independent Collection Hotels & Resorts Partner By Kalin Ned | Published 2025-12-05 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-cocktail-experience References: [bevnet](https://www.bevnet.com/pr/2025/12/04/empress-1908-gin-partners-with-independent-collection-hotels--resorts-on-holiday-cocktail-experience)  [Empress 1908 Gin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/empress-1908-00-indigo) is collaborating with Independent Collection Hotels & Resorts — a group of boutique hotels — to create an [elevated holiday cocktail experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/annual-holiday-programming). Available throughout the month of December, the festive initiative is titled 'Gin-gle All The Way.' The seasonal holiday cocktail experience includes a complimentary welcome drink like the Winter Cranberry 75, which guests can customize at the 'Gin-gle Garnish Bars,' alongside dedicated 'Gin-gle All The Way' [Holiday Pop-up Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/makers-mark-bourbon) with "interactive Empress 1908 Gin cocktail stations and DIY garnish experiences." The immersive 'Gin-gle All The Way Igloo Experience' at Rooftop at The Envoy – The Envoy Hotel, Boston, MA, is also noteworthy. This activation involves heated outdoor structures and exclusive drink recipes like the Gin-gle Bell Hot Toddy, Winter Garden Spritz, Pomegranate Polar Spritz, and Pear Tree Spritz. Image Credit: Empress 1908 Gin ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 7.1/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 56% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Customization](https://www.trendhunter.com/customization) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Interactive Cocktail Stations:** Interactive cocktail stations provide guests a hands-on experience, allowing them to personalize their drinks in real-time. - **Seasonal Themed Pop-ups:** Seasonal themed pop-ups create exclusive holiday atmospheres that enhance guest interactions and brand loyalty. - **Immersive Outdoor Experiences:** Immersive outdoor experiences such as heated igloos expand the scope of traditional dining by integrating unique settings and tailored menus. ### Where This Applies - **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry can integrate cocktail customizations and themed experiences to heighten guest satisfaction and differentiation. - **Craft Spirits:** The craft spirits industry benefits from collaborative initiatives with hospitality venues to showcase unique drink offerings and boost brand recognition. - **Event Planning:** Event planning businesses can capitalize on the demand for unique, interactive drink experiences that are both memorable and customizable. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gin Cocktail Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beyond-the-pour.md) - [Festive Toronto Cognac Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-xiii-winter-popup.md) - [Whimsical Gin Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/refreshing-encounters.md) - [Five-Course Gin Journeys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edinburgh-gin-present.md) - [Festive Cognac Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-xiii-transforms.md) - [Whimsically Festive Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limited-edition-holiday-menu.md) - [Hospitality-Inspired Bourbon Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/old-fitzgerald-x-gail-simmons.md) - [Branded Spirit Cocktail Competitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hepple-gin.md) - [Cheerful Holiday Pop-Up Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gingers-cocktail-bar.md)