Cozy Holiday Cocktails at Ray’s!

Cozy Up with festive Seattle holiday cocktails at Ray’s Boathouse & Cafe.

Rainy season has officially arrived in Seattle, and there’s no better way to warm up than with a hot, handcrafted cocktail by the waterfront. This December, Ray’s Boathouse & Cafe invites you to grab a table by the fireplace, soak in the sweeping Puget Sound views, and sip on a lineup of cozy, seasonal drinks that pair perfectly with lunch or a relaxed afternoon escape. If you’re searching for the best waterfront dining in Seattle, this is your sign.

First up is the Sweater Weather, a rum-based hot toddy-style cocktail designed to warm you from the inside out. Featuring Gosling’s Black Seal Rum, Amaro Montenegro, St. Elizabeth’s Allspice Dram, fresh lemon, and a chai-tea simple syrup, this soul-soothing sipper is aromatic, gently spiced, and irresistibly comforting.

For a festive classic with a fruity twist, try the Warm Blueberry Mulled Wine. This holiday favorite blends red wine with Christian Brothers brandy, blueberries, clove, cinnamon, orange peel, and star anise. It’s rich, fragrant, and full of nostalgic winter flavor—perfect for slow sipping while watching the water shimmer outside.

Rounding out the trio is the decadent Hot Buttered Rum, a rich and velvety winter classic. Crafted with Gosling’s Black Seal Rum, brown sugar, cinnamon, clove, butter, nutmeg, and topped with whipped cream, it’s indulgent, comforting, and utterly satisfying.

Whether you’re stopping in for lunch, meeting friends for a midday toast, or planning a cozy date by the fire, these festive Seattle holiday cocktails are the perfect way to celebrate the season. This December, come experience the magic of warm drinks, waterfront views, and holiday cheer at Ray’s—where Seattle’s winter feels a little brighter, and a lot cozier.

Batched Cocktails & Kits To-Go

Bring home a craft cocktail in a bottle! Our seasonal selection of batched cocktails is now available for pickup on Toast. All you have to worry about is “rocks, or neat,” and choosing a worthy glass. Just grab from the fridge and pour, no mixing required!

If you prefer to make your own beverage, opt for our Private Selection Manhattan Cocktail Kit complete with Ray’s Custom Woodford Reserve Bourbon, a bottle of Dolin Sweet Vermouth and house-made Brandied Cherries. It’s the perfect cocktail kit to spruce up your home bar cart! Stock up for the holidays now via Toast.

Cocktails include:

Barrel-Aged Brooklyn – 1-liter, $50
Buffalo Trace Bourbon, Buffalo Trace Bourbon, Luxardo maraschino liqueur, Dolin dry vermouth, Amaro Ramazzotti. Aged onsite in small American oak barrels. Add on House-Made Brandied Cherries (10oz) for an additional $10.

Barrel-Aged Negroni – 1-liter, $50
Hendricks Gin, Carpano Antica formula vermouth, Dolin rouge vermouth, Campari, aged onsite in small American oak barrels.

Private Selection Manhattan Cocktail Kit – 1-liter, $100
One liter of Woodford Reserve ‘Ray’s Private Selection No.1’ Bourbon, 750 ml of Dolin sweet vermouth and house-made brandied cherries (optional).

House-Made Brandied Cherries – 10oz, $10
Dress up any drink with brandy-drenched holiday festivity. This also serves as a sweet, boozy topper for ice cream and desserts!