A Night of Ugly Sweaters, Strong Drinks, and Holiday Mayhem

There are holiday parties… and then there’s the Jams ’N’ Cocktails Ugly Sweater Party — a full-blown festive spectacle where chaos is encouraged, cocktails flow freely, and fashion crimes are not only accepted but celebrated.

Hosted by Brad Brock, this year’s Ugly Sweater Party delivers everything fans have come to expect from the show: unfiltered humor, interactive games, live audience engagement, and just enough technical mishaps to keep things interesting. From the moment the stream kicks off, it’s clear that this isn’t just another holiday episode — it’s a tradition.

Sweaters with a Story (and Questionable Taste)

Before a single game is played or drink is poured, the crew leans hard into the spirit of the night: ugly sweaters in all their itchy, glittery glory. Each outfit becomes a conversation piece — from pop-culture classics and thrift-store treasures to sleeveless Sasquatch knits and sweater-adjacent jackets that toe the line of the dress code.

But the episode doesn’t stop at laughs and visuals. Brad takes a moment to explore the unexpected history of ugly Christmas sweaters, tracing their evolution from practical post-war winterwear to over-the-top cultural icons. What started as cozy family knits eventually became a canvas for bold colors, sequins, lights, and unapologetic excess — culminating in the global ugly sweater phenomenon we know today.

It’s part history lesson, part stand-up routine, and entirely on brand.

The Grinch Margarita Makes an Entrance

No Jams ’N’ Cocktails episode would be complete without a signature drink, and this one arrives with full holiday flair. The Grinch Margarita Shot is equal parts storytelling and mixology — a tequila-forward concoction layered with blue curaçao, tropical juices, and finished with a vanilla frosting and crushed candy cane rim.

The drink is bold, festive, and deceptively smooth — much like the episode itself. One shot in, the crew’s tolerance for ugly sweaters (and each other) noticeably improves.

The Coquito Showdown: Tradition Meets Competition

Things take a competitive turn with the Coquito Showdown, a blind tasting designed to settle a bold holiday claim: who makes the best coquito?

Three contenders enter the arena — two homemade recipes and one store-bought wildcard — each judged on texture, flavor, balance, and overall holiday spirit. The tasting quickly becomes part culinary critique, part comedy routine, with descriptions ranging from “milkshake consistency” to “dangerously smooth.”

In the end, a pistachio-infused homemade coquito steals the spotlight, proving once again that family recipes, creativity, and a little improvisation can’t be beat. It’s festive, fiery, and crowned the undeniable winner of the night.

Games, Music, and Controlled Chaos

With spirits high, the crew dives headfirst into their holiday games lineup. A Christmas edition of Name That Tune challenges players and live viewers alike with ugly sweater–themed songs, while the Candy Cane Garland Toss brings physical comedy into the mix — complete with regulation-size candy canes, broken hooks, and exactly one victorious throw.

As always, the audience is part of the action. Live comments, shoutouts, and text-ins keep the energy buzzing, blurring the line between hosts and viewers. It’s messy, loud, and wildly entertaining — exactly how a holiday party should be.

Why This Episode Works

What makes the Ugly Sweater Party episode stand out isn’t just the games or the drinks — it’s the sense of community. Jams ’N’ Cocktails isn’t trying to be polished or perfect. It thrives on authenticity, laughter, and the shared experience of showing up exactly as you are — ridiculous sweaters and all.

This episode captures that spirit beautifully. It’s a reminder that the holidays don’t need to be flawless to be meaningful. Sometimes, all you need is good company, strong cocktails, and permission to be unapologetically festive.

And if something breaks along the way? Even better.