Welcome to the Krampus Spirit Blog — the official home of all things Krampus. Here you’ll find our favorite winter cocktails, behind-the-scenes looks at how we craft our spirits, stories from Krampus traditions around the world, and the rising buzz behind your favorite holiday spirit.

Whether you’re here for a new recipe, a deeper look into the legend, or simply curious about what makes Krampus so different, you’re in the right place. This is where the myth meets the glass.  

Krampus Articles

What Is Krampusnacht? A Modern Guide to an Ancient Celebration

What Is Krampusnacht? A Modern Guide to an Anci...

Every year on the evening of December 5th, the streets of Alpine towns come alive with bells, horns, firelight, and the sound of heavy footsteps. This night—Krampusnacht, or Krampus Night—is...

What Is Krampusnacht? A Modern Guide to an Anci...

Every year on the evening of December 5th, the streets of Alpine towns come alive with bells, horns, firelight, and the sound of heavy footsteps. This night—Krampusnacht, or Krampus Night—is...

The Language of Krampus: Gruss vom Krampus and Other Alpine Traditions

The Language of Krampus: Gruss vom Krampus and ...

For centuries, the figure of Krampus has carried not only chains and birch branches, but an entire linguistic world of greetings, warnings, blessings, and winter folklore. Understanding the language of...

The Language of Krampus: Gruss vom Krampus and ...

For centuries, the figure of Krampus has carried not only chains and birch branches, but an entire linguistic world of greetings, warnings, blessings, and winter folklore. Understanding the language of...

The Official Krampus Negroni

The Official Krampus Negroni

Accept No Imitators. If It Doesn’t Use Real Krampus, It Isn’t a Krampus Negroni. Every December, the internet fills with “Krampus cocktails” — most of them created by people who’ve...

The Official Krampus Negroni

Accept No Imitators. If It Doesn’t Use Real Krampus, It Isn’t a Krampus Negroni. Every December, the internet fills with “Krampus cocktails” — most of them created by people who’ve...

Raw Honey in Spirits: History, Craft, and Why It Matters More Than Ever

Raw Honey in Spirits: History, Craft, and Why I...

For thousands of years, honey has been one of humanity’s most important ingredients — a sweetener, a preservative, a medicine, and one of the earliest foundations of alcohol itself. Yet...

Raw Honey in Spirits: History, Craft, and Why I...

For thousands of years, honey has been one of humanity’s most important ingredients — a sweetener, a preservative, a medicine, and one of the earliest foundations of alcohol itself. Yet...

Hazelnut Liqueur: What It Is, How It’s Made, and Why Real Roasted Hazelnuts Matter

Hazelnut Liqueur: What It Is, How It’s Made, an...

When most people hear hazelnut liqueur, they think of something sweet, nutty, and familiar. But behind that simple description lies a surprisingly wide world of styles — from sugary, dessert-like...

Hazelnut Liqueur: What It Is, How It’s Made, an...

When most people hear hazelnut liqueur, they think of something sweet, nutty, and familiar. But behind that simple description lies a surprisingly wide world of styles — from sugary, dessert-like...

The “No BS Ingredients” Promise: Why Authenticity Matters in Your Herbal Spirit

The “No BS Ingredients” Promise: Why Authentici...

Introduction: The Age of Ingredient Transparency Today’s drinkers demand honesty. People want to know exactly what’s in their food and beverages — and spirits are no exception. Yet the world...

The “No BS Ingredients” Promise: Why Authentici...

Introduction: The Age of Ingredient Transparency Today’s drinkers demand honesty. People want to know exactly what’s in their food and beverages — and spirits are no exception. Yet the world...