Frederick, Maryland-based True Standard Distilling Co. is transforming its tasting room into a winter wonderland this holiday season with “Christmas on Carroll”, a spirited pop-up cocktail bar running November 19, 2025 through January 11, 2026.
Step inside and you’ll feel as though you’ve stepped into a scene from your favorite holiday classic. The tasting room has been fully transformed, adorned with twinkling lights, shimmering ornaments, and nostalgic touches throughout. Every corner radiates warmth and joyful energy of the season—a place where every sip, song, and story celebrates togetherness.
This limited-time experience invites guests to indulge in festive rum cocktails, mocktails and merry gatherings, including a special Hanukkah-inspired cocktail honoring the many ways people celebrate light and joy during the holidays. However you mark this special time of year, Christmas on Carroll invites you to gather, connect and celebrate together.
Special Events at Christmas on Carroll:
- Cocktail Classics with a Holiday Twist, November 22 | 5 PM-6:30 PM
Get into the holiday spirit with a hands-on cocktail class. Learn to make two timeless classics — the Rum Sour and the Santiago Old Fashioned — each with a festive twist perfect for the season. Take home few tricks to elevate your home bartending for the holidays, two Dangerous Summer bottles. Tickets are $86 for two people. Sign up here.
- Frosty Friday – November 28 | 9 AM–10 PM
Kick off the holiday season with extended hours (9 AM–10 PM), Santa greetings from 4–7 PM, and $5 cocktail specials from 6–9 PM. Order the Frosty Friday cocktail in our limited-edition mug and take it home as a keepsake.
- Christmas Trivia Night – December 4 | 6–8 PM
Gather your team and test your holiday smarts in a spirited trivia showdown. Compete for prizes, enjoy themed cocktails and get your jingle on.
- Cocktails & Carols – December 13 | 5–10 PM
Learn to shake, stir and sip like a pro at our festive cocktail class (starts at 5 PM), then stick around for live holiday music that will keep spirits bright all evening. Dress to impress — think tinsel, fringe, fur and all the glitz. Sign up online.
- Tinsel & Tape: Gift Wrapping Party – December 17 | 6–9 PM