Every December the same debate breaks out at the bar: is Die Hard a Christmas movie?

We’ve settled it the only way we know how, by naming our holiday cocktail after its most famous line.

Welcome to the Party, Pal is a bright, berry-forward sparkler with just enough smoke to keep things interesting. Pasubio brings dark blueberry and alpine herbs, Banhez mezcal adds a soft hint of smoke, and a touch of crème de cassis deepens the fruit. Lemon and vanilla balance it out, orange bitters tie it together, and sparkling wine lifts the whole thing. It’s served over crushed ice in a wine glass and finished with a gingerbread man, because it’s Christmas.

It’s easy drinking, a little bit fancy, and exactly what you want in your hand when the party gets going.

The Recipe

• 1 oz Pasubio

• 0.5 oz Banhez mezcal

• 0.25 oz Giffard crème de cassis

• 0.25 oz lemon juice

• 0.25 oz vanilla syrup

• 2 dashes orange bitters

• 2.5 oz sparkling wine

Glass: wine glass
Ice: crushed
Garnish: gingerbread man

How to Make It

1. Add the Pasubio, mezcal, crème de cassis, lemon juice, vanilla syrup and orange bitters to a wine glass.

2. Fill the glass with crushed ice.

3. Top with sparkling wine and give it a gentle stir to bring everything together.

4. Crown with a little more crushed ice.

5. Garnish with a gingerbread man and serve right away.

Come Try It

Welcome to the Party, Pal is on the menu at Municipal Grand all holiday season. Bring your friends, bring your Die Hard opinions, and we’ll take care of the drinks.