Discover our Twelve Drinks of Christmas

With our limited edition Watergate Bay x Loveday Gin delivering vibrant, lemony freshness; Cornish espresso, chai and banana-infused rum bringing the warmth; and seasonal accents (blood orange, cranberry, cinnamon) setting glasses alight with festive cheer, this year’s Twelve Drinks of Christmas menu in The Living Space serves up a sparkling flavour of the Bay.

There are sweet drinks to stir nostalgia, bright and zesty drinks to evoke bracing winter swims, long drinks for Living Space lounging and strong drinks to get you in the spirit. 

“Watergate Bay is all about finding that balance between being outdoors, walking the coast path, swimming in the sea – but also winding down well and gathering with good food and drink,” says resident mixologist Meg Clark.

“With its mix of punchy flavours – like in Love & Lemons or the Brandy Snap – and more mellow recipes like the Banana Rum Old Fashioned and the Chai White Russian, this menu captures that balance of energy and calm. It’s designed to bring people together.”

And, according to Meg, there ain’t no party like a Watergate Bay Christmas party... “There’s a festive ‘house party’ mood,” she says. “It’s super relaxed and cosy, and it really does feel like Christmas at home, but better.” With its nostalgic notes of Toblerone and amaretto, The Matterhorn cocktail “sums up that Christmassy feeling for me” she says

So whether you’re warming up after a blast of sea air or chilling out before a Zacry’s feast overlooking the beach, let our Twelve Drinks of Christmas recipes spirit you away to Watergate Bay…

Explore our twelve drinks of Christmas

1. Love & Lemons

Made with our own Watergate Bay x Loveday Gin; balancing the lively freshness of lemon verbena with the creamy floral notes of coastal chamomile and elderflower.

Recipe

2. Hot Honey Margarita

A spicy twist on a classic margarita, with Ocho Reposado tequila, lime, Cointreau and hot honey.

Recipe

3. Blackberry & Vanilla Bramble

Discover the recipe for our Blackberry & Vanilla Bramble, featuring our new Watergate Bay x Loveday Gin and finished with frosted blackberries.

Recipe

4. Paloma

Kick off any festive celebration with this refreshing, vibrant and zesty cocktail. Pairs perfectly with party canapés.

Recipe

5. Banana Rum Old Fashioned

Warming flavours of winter spices, toasted banana bread and dark chocolate, this take on an Old fashioned features sustainable discarded banana peel rum.

Recipe

6. Old Saint Nick

Rye whisky, Ruby port, cherry, velvet falernum, cinnamon and lemon, the Old Saint Nick is full of festive flavours.

Recipe

7. The Matterhorn

"With its nostalgic notes of Toblerone and amaretto, The Matterhorn cocktail sums up that Christmassy feeling for me” - Meg Clark, resident mixologist

Recipe

8. Brandy Snap

Featuring our new Watergate Bay x Loveday gin, the Brandy Snap brings vibrant, lemony freshness to Christmas drinks this festive season.

Recipe

9. Cornish Negroni

Exclusively Cornish made, this blush pink negroni is best enjoyed pre-festive feasting.

Recipe

10. Chai White Russian

Rich coffee liqueur, creamy coconut milk and warm chai spices make for the perfect post dinner cocktail.

Recipe

11. Remy's Espresso Martini

A Cornish spin on an espresso martini, made with Cornish coffee, vodka, demerara and cognac.

The recipe

12. Blood Orange & Cranberry Fiz

Our Laurent-Perrier sparkling cocktail this year, complete with classic Christmas cranberry and orange flavours. Blood Orange & Cranberry Fizz recipe.

Recipe