The Entries
The 2024 Voting Results have been tabulated.
And, once again, our holiday cocktail challenge attracted a variety of entries:
- Fireside Mule – Shannon Sweeney
- This cocktail ignites the classic Moscow Mule with a fiery twist. 🔥
- Iowa-distilled Revelton Honey Vodka pairs with sweet jalapeno to carefully balance the drink’s sharp, fresh ginger and jalapeno heat.
- Topped with fresh jalapeno, the Fireside Mule is perfect for warming up on cold nights.
- Santa’s Sangria – Jack Sweeney & Olivia Tucker
- Santa’s Sangria is the merry magic your holidays have been waiting for—a festive swirl of cheer in every glass.
- Crisp white wine forms the light and refreshing base, but the true enchantment lies in the seasonal fruits and spices that make this sangria sing. Picture juicy tart cranberries and sweet citrus slices mingling like ornaments in a snow globe. A whisper of cinnamon and cloves adds a cozy warmth, while a splash of Prosecco delivers a playful, fizzy finish.
- It’s the perfect blend of bright, fruity zest and holiday spice—one sip, and you’ll feel like you’ve bottled the holiday spirit!
- Funcle ChristNog – Chickerson Farms
- In memory of their fun Uncle (Funcle) Chris
- Funcle ChristNog is a recipe as legendary as the man. Uncle Chris wasn’t just the life of every holiday party; he was a craftsman, spending 30 years perfecting the art of spirits at the historic McCormick Distillery in Weston, Missouri.
- Smooth, indulgent, and just the right amount of spirited, it’s the nog that’s as bold and unforgettable as Uncle Chris himself.
The Champion

The Votes
