Our Favorite Holiday Recipes Using 5 Sparrows Drink Mixes
4th Dec 2025
The holidays feel a little more magical when you can enjoy the treats you love without the sugar crash. Around here at 5 Sparrows Brand, we’re all about delicious, cozy, crave-worthy holiday drinks and desserts—made with zero added sugar and absolutely no weird aftertaste. Whether you're hosting a gathering, treating yourself after a busy day of wrapping gifts, or simply soaking in the glow of the season, these recipes bring comfort, nostalgia, and better-for-you sweetness to every moment.
Below are seven of our team’s holiday favorites. We promise you’ll want to make them part of your holiday traditions.
Salted Caramel Apple Crisp
Warm, gooey, and bursting with spiced apple goodness, this Salted Caramel Apple Crisp is peak holiday comfort. We use our Sugar Free Salted Caramel mix to get that rich, buttery caramel flavor without any added sugar—so you can enjoy a generous serving and still feel great. It’s the kind of dessert you bring to a holiday gathering and instantly become everyone’s favorite person. Top with vanilla ice cream or a dollop of Greek yogurt for an extra cozy finish.
Zero Sugar Hot Buttered Rum
There’s something wonderfully nostalgic about a Hot Buttered Rum during the holidays—but the traditional version is loaded with sugar. Our Zero Sugar Hot Buttered Rum mix gives you that buttery, spiced, ultra-warm flavor you crave, minus the heaviness. It tastes like curling up next to a fire in a ski lodge—luxurious, smooth, and downright comforting. Perfect for après-ski evenings or slow, quiet nights at home.
Sugar Free Pumpkin Pie Smoothie
If pumpkin pie and a creamy milkshake had a holiday baby, this would be it. Our Sugar Free Pumpkin Spice mix blends beautifully into a smoothie that feels indulgent but is actually protein-packed and low in sugar—aka a holiday win. It’s the perfect not-too-sweet breakfast, post-workout treat, or afternoon pick-me-up when you’re trying to stay festive without diving headfirst into the cookie tin.
Lower Sugar Boozy Peppermint Hot Chocolate
This one is for the grown-ups who want a little extra cheer in their mug. Using our Sugar Free Peppermint Mocha mix, this indulgent hot chocolate hits all the nostalgic notes—deep chocolate, cool peppermint, creamy goodness—without the sugar. Add your favorite spirit (peppermint schnapps, Irish cream, or vodka all work beautifully) and you’ve got yourself a holiday party in a cup. It’s cozy, fun, and a guaranteed crowd pleaser.
Sugar Less Sugar Cookie Smoothie
It tastes like a freshly baked holiday sugar cookie… but make it good for you. This smoothie is lightly sweet, creamy, and a little bit magical thanks to our Sugar Free White Chocolate mix. Whether you enjoy it as breakfast or a mid-day treat, it satisfies that cookie craving in the best possible way—without derailing your day. Bonus: kids love it too.
Candy Cane Martini
If you’re hosting a holiday party, this is the drink that will have everyone asking for the recipe. Our Peppermint Mocha mix turns a classic martini into a festive, minty, chocolatey cocktail that tastes like dessert in a glass—minus the sugar overload. It’s elegant, fun, and unapologetically holiday-forward. Rim your glass with crushed sugar-free peppermint candies to take it over the top.
Sugar Free Gingerbread Latte
Meet your new favorite holiday morning ritual. Our Sugar Free Gingerbread Latte captures everything you love about gingerbread—warm spices, molasses-y sweetness, bakery vibes—without all the sugar found in café versions. It’s cozy, comforting, and pairs perfectly with wrapping gifts, answering holiday emails, or taking a quiet moment before the day begins. A must-sip all season long.
If you make any of these recipes, tag us on Instagram @5SparrowsBrand—we love seeing your creations! And if you need to restock your favorite sugar-free drink mixes for the holidays, you can shop them all right here. Cheers to a delicious, healthier holiday season!