Boxing Day Parties: Recovery Drinks & Celebration Ideas for the GTA

Boxing Day – December 26th – is a uniquely Canadian and Commonwealth tradition that combines post-Christmas recovery, massive shopping deals, and for many in the GTA, an excuse to gather with friends for a more relaxed celebration.

While Christmas Day is often about family, tradition, and formal dinners, Boxing Day is your chance to let loose with friends, recover from yesterday's feast, and enjoy drinks in a more casual setting.

Whether you're nursing a Christmas hangover, hosting a Boxing Day brunch, throwing a casual party, or just enjoying leftovers with friends, this guide covers the perfect drinks for December 26th.

And yes, 247Booze delivers on Boxing Day – because we know you might need supplies after a long Christmas Day.

The Boxing Day Vibe

Boxing Day is about:

• •Recovery from Christmas Day excess
• •Casual gatherings with friends (not formal family dinners)
• •Sports watching (NHL, Premier League, NBA)
• •Leftover feasts
• •Shopping (if you're brave enough for the mall chaos)
• •Relaxation and lighthearted fun

The drinks should match: Easy, approachable, not too fancy, hair-of-the-dog friendly.

Hair of the Dog: Hangover Recovery Drinks

Caesar (The Canadian Hangover Cure)

The National Drink of Canada – and a Boxing Day morning essential.

The Caesar (Bloody Caesar) is like a Bloody Mary, but better. It's a Canadian invention and the perfect hangover cure.

Recipe:

• •1.5 oz vodka (Absolut, Titos)
• •4 oz Clamato juice
• •Dash of Worcestershire sauce
• •Dash of hot sauce (Tabasco)
• •Celery salt rim
• •Garnish: celery stalk, pickle, lemon wedge, bacon (go wild)

247Booze Order:

• •1 bottle vodka (Absolut or Titos)

Why it works: Savory, salty, and hydrating. The vodka takes the edge off your Christmas hangover. The Clamato is uniquely Canadian.

Pro Tip: Make a Caesar bar – set out vodka, Clamato, and all the garnishes. Let guests build their own.

Mimosas (Gentle Morning Recovery)

The Brunch Classic: Champagne + orange juice = gentle reintroduction to alcohol.

Recipe:

• •2 oz champagne or prosecco
• •2 oz fresh orange juice

Variations:

• •Poinsettia: Champagne + cranberry juice (festive red color)
• •Bellini: Champagne + peach purée

247Booze Order:

• •2 bottles Prosecco (Bottega or Blu Giovello)

Why it works: Light, refreshing, vitamin C from orange juice helps recovery.

Michelada (Spicy Beer Cocktail)

The Mexican Hangover Cure: Beer + lime + spice.

Recipe:

• •Salt and chili powder rim
• •1 oz lime juice
• •Dash of Worcestershire sauce
• •Dash of hot sauce
• •Fill glass with Mexican beer (Corona)

247Booze Order:

• •12-pack Corona

Why it works: Refreshing, spicy, and hydrating. Beer rehydrates while spices wake you up.

Bloody Mary (Classic American Version)

Similar to Caesar, but with tomato juice instead of Clamato.

Recipe:

• •1.5 oz vodka
• •4 oz tomato juice
• •Lemon juice
• •Worcestershire sauce
• •Hot sauce
• •Celery salt and pepper
• •Garnish: celery, olives, lemon

247Booze Order:

• •1 bottle vodka

Why it works: Savory, satisfying, classic hangover remedy.

Boxing Day Brunch Drinks

Sparkling Wine Bar

Set up a DIY Sparkling Wine Bar with various juices and garnishes.

Base:

• •3-4 bottles Prosecco or champagne

Juices:

• •Orange juice (mimosas)
• •Cranberry juice (poinsettias)
• •Peach purée (bellinis)
• •Grapefruit juice

Garnishes:

• •Fresh berries
• •Orange slices
• •Mint sprigs

247Booze Order:

• •3 bottles Prosecco (Bottega, Blu Giovello)

Why it works: Interactive, fun, lets guests customize their drinks.

Irish Coffee (Warm Recovery)

The Warm Hug: Coffee + Irish whiskey + cream.

Recipe:

• •1.5 oz Irish whiskey (Jameson)
• •1 tsp brown sugar
• •Hot coffee
• •Whipped cream on top

247Booze Order:

• •1 bottle Jameson

Why it works: Warm, comforting, caffeinated recovery.

Casual Afternoon Drinks

Beer (The Easy Choice)

Boxing Day is casual. Beer is perfect.

247Booze Picks:

• •Domestic: Molson Canadian, Budweiser, Coors Light
• •Import: Corona (with lime), Heineken, Stella Artois
• •Craft: Blue Moon

How Much:

• •For 10 people watching sports: 24-36 beers

247Booze Order:

• •24-pack mixed beer

Why it works: Easy, approachable, sports-watching friendly.

Day Drinking Wine

Red or White – Whatever Matches Your Leftovers

Red Wine (for turkey, ham leftovers):

• •Apothic Red
• •Jackson Triggs Merlot

White Wine (lighter option):

• •Jackson Triggs Pinot Grigio
• •Peller Family Pinot Grigio

247Booze Order:

• •2 bottles red, 1 bottle white

Why it works: Wine pairs well with leftover Christmas dinner reheated for Boxing Day lunch.

Boxing Day Party Ideas

Sports Watching Party

Boxing Day Sports Schedule:

• •NHL hockey games
• •English Premier League (soccer)
• •NBA basketball

Drinks:

• •Beer (primary)
• •Whiskey (for sipping)
• •Wine (for non-beer drinkers)

Food: Leftover turkey sandwiches, wings, pizza

247Booze Order:

• •36-pack beer
• •1 bottle whiskey (Crown Royal, Jack Daniels)

Leftover Feast Party

The Concept: Everyone brings their Christmas leftovers. Pool them together. Feast.

Drinks:

• •Red wine (pairs with everything)
• •Beer
• •Prosecco (for toasts)

Why it works: Casual, no cooking required, everyone contributes.

247Booze Order:

• •3 bottles red wine
• •24-pack beer
• •2 bottles Prosecco

Game Night (Board Games, Card Games)

Casual games with casual drinks.

Drinks:

• •Beer
• •Wine
• •Whiskey (for poker or strategy games)

247Booze Order:

• •24-pack beer
• •2 bottles wine
• •1 bottle whiskey

Game Suggestions: Cards Against Humanity, Codenames, Poker, Monopoly (if you're brave)

Evening Cocktails

Whiskey Sour (Simple & Classic)

Recipe:

• •2 oz whiskey (Crown Royal, Jack Daniels)
• •1 oz lemon juice
• •0.5 oz simple syrup
• •Shake with ice
• •Garnish with cherry and orange slice

247Booze Order:

• •1 bottle whiskey

Rum & Coke (Effortless Classic)

Recipe:

• •2 oz rum (Bacardi, Captain Morgan)
• •4 oz Coke
• •Lime wedge
• •Ice

247Booze Order:

• •1 bottle rum

Vodka Cranberry (Festive & Simple)

Recipe:

• •2 oz vodka (Absolut, Titos)
• •4 oz cranberry juice
• •Lime wedge
• •Ice

247Booze Order:

• •1 bottle vodka

Sample Boxing Day Orders

Brunch Recovery (6-8 People)

• •1 bottle vodka (for Caesars)
• •2 bottles Prosecco (for mimosas)

Casual Afternoon Hangout (10-12 People)

• •24-pack beer
• •2 bottles red wine
• •1 bottle whiskey

Boxing Day Evening Party (15-20 People)

• •36-pack beer
• •3 bottles wine (mix red/white)
• •2 bottles spirits (vodka, whiskey)
• •2 bottles Prosecco

Why Boxing Day is Different from Christmas Day

| Christmas Day | Boxing Day | |-------------------|----------------| | Formal family dinner | Casual friend hangout | | Champagne toasts | Beer and whiskey | | Fancy wine pairings | Whatever's easy | | Sit-down meals | Leftover buffets | | Early evening | All day/evening | | Dress up | Pajamas acceptable |

Boxing Day Shopping Survival Kit

If you're brave enough to hit the malls:

Pre-Shopping:

• •Irish Coffee (courage fuel)
• •Mimosa (gentle start)

Post-Shopping Recovery:

• •Beer (you survived)
• •Wine (relax and recover)
• •Whiskey (celebrate your deals)

247Booze Delivery to Your Door:

Skip the crowds. Order online. We deliver while you recover on the couch in your new Boxing Day sale purchases.

Why 247Booze is Perfect for Boxing Day

Open 24/7: Yes, even on Boxing Day.

Fast Delivery: Recover from Christmas, realize you need drinks, call 247Booze – delivered in 25-45 minutes.

Hangover-Friendly: We deliver Caesars, mimosas, and gentle recovery drinks.

No Judgment: Ordering at 11 AM on Boxing Day? We get it.

GTA-Wide Service: Mississauga, Brampton, Vaughan, Oakville – we deliver everywhere.

Responsible Boxing Day Drinking

Pace Yourself (Again)

You just survived Christmas. Don't overdo it two days in a row.

Hydrate

Alternate alcoholic drinks with water. Your body needs it.

Eat Leftovers

Use those turkey sandwiches and leftover ham to your advantage.

Rest

It's okay to have a quiet Boxing Day. Not every day needs to be a party.

Final Thoughts

Boxing Day in the GTA is whatever you make it. Whether you're recovering from Christmas with a Caesar, hosting a casual brunch with mimosas, watching hockey with beer and wings, or throwing a leftover feast party, the key is keeping it relaxed and fun.

You've survived the formal Christmas Day. Boxing Day is yours to enjoy however you want.

And when you need drinks delivered – whether it's 11 AM for brunch or 8 PM for an evening party – 247Booze is here, open 24/7, delivering across the GTA.

Looking for recovery drinks or party supplies? Browse our menu for everything from beer to Caesars to party essentials.

Need Boxing Day drinks? Call 247Booze now – we deliver recovery, celebration, and everything in between. Happy Boxing Day!