In the comprehensive holiday cocktail roundup 23 Christmas Cocktails To Sleigh The Season published by Forbes on November 28, 2025, spirits writer John Kell features the Santa Clausmopolitan as a festive cocktail showcasing Banfi’s Rosa Regale Sparkling Red among 23 creative libations designed to toast the season’s packed calendar of office holiday parties and at-home gatherings with family and friends. Kell, who has covered spirits for over a decade, includes the Banfi Fine Wine & Spirits Merchant recipe that combines 3 ounces of Rosa Regale Sparkling Red with 1 ounce vodka and half an ounce of grenadine, shaken over ice, strained into a glass, topped with additional Rosa Regale Red, and garnished with white cotton candy for a whimsical holiday presentation. The article positions the Santa Clausmopolitan among an extensive collection of Christmas cocktails featuring comforting seasonal flavors such as cinnamon, eggnog, white chocolate, and peppermint, spanning from bourbon-based eggnogs and cognac sidecars to zero-proof margaritas and mezcal hot chocolates, with each recipe tested for both ease of preparation and drinkability. Kell emphasizes that these holiday-themed cocktails offer plenty to be thankful for as they incorporate festive ingredients including cranberry, candy canes, and Christmas cookies, providing creative options for toasting occasions during a season when office holiday parties may finally be making a comeback after a pandemic-era cooldown.