This season, I want drinks that make ordinary mornings and holiday gatherings feel more festive. These five Costco picks are worth sipping whenever the occasion calls for something beyond the usual.
1. La Colombe Latte, Pumpkin Spice, 9 fl oz, 12-count – $22.99
Cold mornings feel more manageable with this refrigerated draft latte waiting beside the breakfast fixings. Espresso roast, whole milk, real pumpkin puree, and subtle sweetness make it a convenient café-style option that is also lactose-free.
Taste: The pumpkin spice tastes restrained and genuine rather than syrupy, with roasted espresso keeping the sweetness grounded. Its frothy, creamy body makes each can feel closer to a coffee-shop latte than ordinary canned coffee.
Make It Better: Drink it thoroughly chilled and pair it with warm fall baking—the coffee and gentle spice are especially good beside something fresh from the oven.
Parting Thoughts: Pumpkin-spice drinkers who dislike overly sweet coffee should find this especially easy to love.
2. Kirkland Signature Traditional Holiday Eggnog Liqueur – $10-$12
Holiday entertaining gets simpler when the drink already combines eggnog with whiskey, spiced rum, and brandy. The 1.75-liter bottle suits an adults-only dessert table, though I would shop early because this seasonal release can disappear quickly.
Taste: Rich French-vanilla flavor and balanced holiday spice lead, followed by a noticeable but not overwhelming alcoholic warmth. The texture is smooth, creamy, and decidedly decadent, so a modest pour goes a long way.
Make It Better: Serve it chilled over ice or add a small pour to hot chocolate. Refrigerate the bottle after opening.
Parting Thoughts: For grown-up gatherings, it delivers festive flavor and plenty of servings at a very approachable price.
3. Olipop Soda, Winter Variety Pack, 12 fl oz, 15-count – $23.99
A mixed holiday crowd is exactly where this 15-can assortment earns its space. With Vintage Cola, Ginger Ale, and Pomegranate Sparkle—and 4 to 5 grams of sugar per can—it covers family dinners, party coolers, and seasonal mocktails.
Taste: Pomegranate Sparkle brings a tart-sweet fruit note, while the cola and ginger ale lean into familiar, nostalgic flavors. All three are light and fizzy rather than heavy or syrupy.
Make It Better: Chill the cans thoroughly and pour them over ice. For an adults-only spritz, the pomegranate flavor can be mixed with prosecco.
Parting Thoughts: The range makes this a smart pick when one holiday table needs something for several different soda preferences.
4. Recess Zero Proof Craft Mocktail Party Pack – $25.99
For guests skipping alcohol, these ready-to-drink Grapefruit Paloma, Lime Margarita, and Classic Cosmo mocktails provide a more celebratory choice than plain sparkling water. I like the party-pack format for hosting because no mixing or measuring is required.
Taste: The flavors are bold and refreshing, with citrus-driven profiles and noticeable agave notes. They drink like composed mocktails rather than creamy or dessert-style beverages.
Make It Better: Pour each flavor over plenty of ice in a cocktail glass to make the zero-proof option feel considered rather than secondary.
Parting Thoughts: Anyone planning an inclusive drinks table will appreciate having three recognizable cocktail-inspired choices ready to serve.
5. Fever Tree Ginger Beer, 9.3 fl oz, 12-count – $15.49
A sharp ginger kick belongs in my holiday drink setup because it works equally well as a mixer or a standalone nonalcoholic sip. These 9.3-ounce bottles are particularly handy for Moscow Mules and last-minute mocktails.
Taste: Natural ginger flavor comes through spicy, lively, and assertive rather than candy-sweet. The intensity gives the drink enough presence to stand up to ice and other ingredients.
Make It Better: Serve it very cold over ice for an easy alcohol-free option, or use it as the ginger backbone of a Moscow Mule.
Parting Thoughts: Keep it for drinkers who enjoy real ginger heat; anyone wanting a mild soda may find it too forceful.
