The 2023 Drinks Holiday Calendar

As we toast goodbye to 2022, many of us are looking forward to celebrating a New Year. These days, it can seem like there’s a holiday for everything. Indeed, the marketing gurus behind some of your favorite brands have created holidays like World Nutella Day (February 5), while fandoms have caused many new holidays to pop up, like one of our personal favorites, International Talk Like a Pirate Day (September 19).

Here at ReserveBar, one of our favorite ways to celebrate compelling and unique spirits is by raising a glass on their holiday. After all, who doesn’t love a reason to celebrate a spirited day? We’ve gathered all the wine, beer, and spirit-related holidays in one handy article so you can celebrate your favorite drinks all year long!

NOTE: Some of the holidays included are not drink specific but are often observed in the bartending industry.

JANUARY

• All Month - Dry January — Discover Non-Alcoholic Cocktails to Try
• 1/1- National Bloody Mary Day — Find The Best Bloody Mary in Our Collection
• 1/11 - National Hot Toddy Day — This Hot Toddy is Ideal for Winter
• 1/17 - National Hot Buttered Rum Day
• 1/22 - Lunar New Year — These Cocktails are Perfect for Celebrating Lunar New Year
• 1/25 - National Irish Coffee Day — Learn About the Origins of Irish Coffee
• 1/26 - Spicy Margarita Day — Make it Extra Spicy with this Recipe by Espolòn

FEBRUARY

• All February - Black History Month — Learn About the Black History Makers in Mixology
• 2/4 - International Pisco Sour Day
• 2/12 - Super Bowl LVII— Find Your Next Favorite Snack and Drink Pairings for the Big Game
• 2/14 - Valentine’s Day — Make it a Perfect Date Night with these Wine and Cheese Pairings
• 2/18 - National Drink Wine Day — Discover Pairings that are Delightful for Spring
• 2/22 - National Margarita Day — Mix it Up with a Margarita from our Cocktail Collection
• 2/27 - National Kahlua Day — Celebrate with This Kahula Espresso Martini

MARCH

• 3/3 - National Mulled Wine Day
• 3/3 - International Irish Whiskey Day — Toast with Slane Irish Whiskey
• 3/17 - St. Patrick’s Day — Find the Perfect Whiskey to Celebrate
• March 19 - 25 - Women in Spirits Week — Raise a Toast to Women Who Raise the Bar with these Women Owned Brands
• 3/24 - National Cocktail Day — Get Everything You Need to Make Cocktails at Home with these Home Bar Essentials
• 3/27 - International Whiskey Day — Learn How to Drink Your Whiskey

APRIL

• 4/1 - April Fool’s Day
• 4/6 - New Beer’s Eve
• 4/7 - National Beer Day
• 4/9 - National Gin & Tonic Day — Get a Fresh Gin and Tonic Recipe
• 4/21 - National Tea Day — Read Kiran Akal's Behind the Brand
• 4/22 - Earth Day — Learn about Spirits that are Changing the World through Sustainability
• 4/26 - National Pretzel Day

MAY

• 5/4 - Star Wars Day
• 5/5 - Cinco de Mayo — Learn about Cinco de Mayo and get 5 fresh cocktail recipes.
• 5/6 - National Beverage Day
• 5/6 - Kentucky Derby Day — Find the winning cocktail to celebrate this storied race. or Learn about the History of Racing and the Mint Julep
• 5/7 - National Cosmopolitan Day - Enjoy this pink blushed beauty today!
• 5/9 - National Moscato Day
• May 16 - 22 - American Craft Beer Week
• 5/16 - National Mimosa Day — Mimosas and brunch - the perfect pairing!
• 5/20 - World Whisky Day — Learn the fundamentals in our Spirits Explained article Whisky vs. Whiskey
• 5/22 - World Paloma Day — Find your perfect Paloma in our Paloma Collection.
• 5/25 - National Wine Day — We prepared a list of wine that is worth cherishing on a day when we celebrate wine itself.
• 5/29 - Memorial Day
• 5/30 - National Mint Julep Day — Collect these refreshing Mint Julep recipes for summer.

JUNE

• 6/1 - National Moonshine Day - Get familiar with Moonshine by shopping our collecton.
• 6/3 - World Cider Day - Filled with the sweetness of apples and smooth caramel, this simple cider sipper is sure to please.
• 6/3 - National Bubbly Day — Impress your friends with these facts from our Spirits Explained Article, Understanding Sparkling Wine
• 6/4 - National Cognac Day — Effortlessly celebrate with a Remy Martin Sidecar
• 6/9 - International Dark 'n Stormy® Day - Try this easy-to-make cocktail, it's perfect for the beach or your couch.
• 6/11 - World Gin Day - Enjoy this herbaceous and botanical spirit with a Gin from our collection.
• 6/14 - National Bourbon Day — Learn the storied history of how Old Forester Ushered in the First Bourbon Boom
• 6/19 - World Martini Day - Master the martini using one of our classic martini recipes.
• 6/25 - International Rosé Day - Enjoy a DeLeón Sparkling Rosé Margarita, a fizzy punch with strawberry and basil-infused tequila.

JULY

• 7/4 - Independence Day (USA) - Celebrate with fireworks and an All-American cocktail.
• 7/7 - National Dive Bar Day
• 7/10 - National Piña Colada Day - Get the ultimate Piña Colada recipe by Blue Chair Bay Rum.
• 7/11 - National Mojito Day — Cool off with a refreshing Mojito from our collection.
• 7/12 - National Michelada Day
• 7/14 - National Grand Marnier Day — Celebrate with a Grand Margarita!
• 7/19 - National Daiquiri Day — Find your perfect Daiquri in our collection.
• 7/24 - National Tequila Day — Learn more about agave spirits
• 7/25 - Wine and Cheese Day — Explore these perfect wine and cheese pairings.
• 7/27 - National Scotch Day — Do age statements matter in Scotch? Find out here!

AUGUST

• 8/4 - White Wine Day — What's summer without white wine? Get your summer-ready pairings!
• 8/5 - International Beer Day
• 8/6 - Mead Day
• 8/8 - International Scottish Gin Day - Raise a glass with The Botanist Gin.
• 8/13 - National Prosecco Day — Celebrate with a French 75!
• 8/16 - National Rum Day — Rum and Cigars, the legendary pairing.
• 8/18 - Pinot Noir Day— Shop our Pinot Noir collection
• 8/25 - National Whiskey Sour Day — Toast the day with this Whiskey Sour recipe from Basil Hayden.
• 8/28 - National Red Wine Day — How do you pair Pinot Noir in the fall? We help you out with our pairing guide!
• 8/29 - Cabernet Sauvignon Day — Dive into the world of wines with this guide.
• 8/30 - National Mai Tai Day — Celebrate 78 years of this classic with the original recipe by Appleton Estate.

SEPTEMBER

• All Month in September - Whiskey Worth Knowing Month
• TBD - Bee’s Knees Week - Sip on this prohibition-era cocktail filled with gin, lemon juice, and honey during its dedicated week.
• 9/3 - National Tailgating Day - Tailgating in the fall is a rite of passage. Find an easy cocktail to make on game day!
• 9/7 - National Beer Lover’s Day - Grab a pint and cheers with a side of Slane Irish Whiskey.
• September 12-18 - Negroni Week - Easy to learn, simple to make, and endlessly compelling. Enjoy this classic Italian cocktail during Negroni week.
• 9/20 - National Punch Day - For every occassion, we suggest the BACARDÍ Gingerberry Punch!
• 9/29 - National Coffee Day - Ring in this caffeinated holiday with a White Russian cocktail from Mr Black.

OCTOBER

• 10/1 - World Sake Day - Learn more about one of the most beloved beverages in world in this editorial about TYKU Sake.
• 10/4 - National Vodka Day - Find a Vodka cocktail that accentuates the spirit in our dedicated collection.
• 10/16 - National Liqueur Day - Browse all of our boozy and bittersweet liqueur recipes.
• 10/21 - National Mezcal Day - Get acquainted with Mexican culture and the smoky agave spirit, mezcal.
• 10/27 - National American Beer Day
• 10/28 - Global Champagne Day - Pop the cork with a loved one and toast with a glass of bubbly today.
• 10/31 - Halloween - Skip the trick-or-treating and celebrate with one of our spooky cocktails.

NOVEMBER

• 11/3 - International Stout Day
• 11/12 - National Happy Hour Day
• 11/23 - National Espresso Day - Brew a classic Espresso Martini by Grey Goose, the perfect nightcap serve.
• 11/23 - DrinksGiving
• 11/24 - Thanksgiving - Celebrate this tasty holiday with family, friends, and the perfect wine pairings.
• 11/25 - Black Friday
• 11/28 - Cyber Monday

DECEMBER

• 12/2 - National Bartender Day - Meet Josh Davis, bartender and founder of Brown and Balanced, a community for minority mixologists.
• 12/4 - Cabernet Franc Day
• 12/5 - National Repeal Day
• 12/14 - National Screwdriver Day
• 12/20 - National Sangria Day - Take your sangria to the next level with this recipe from Tequila Corrido.
• 12/24 - National Eggnog Day
• 12/25 - Christmas Day - Need a last minute gift? We have an idea for everyone on your list.
• 12/31 - Champagne Day - Pour some bubbly in your glass and toast to the past 365 days.
• 12/31 - New Year’s Eve - Cheers the New Year with batch cocktails; less prep so you can ring in 2024 with ease.
• Which day are you most excited to celebrate? Be sure to tag us as you celebrate your favorite spirit-focused day. Just include @ReserveBarSpirits in your post, and check our social media accounts for more ways to celebrate your favorite spirited holidays!