10 Festive Drinks for Christmas (alcohol)

Important note: Have a look at this page before you prepare any of these drinks! ———- APPLE PIE SHOT Ingredients: 1 oz vodka 1 oz apple cider 1 Tbs whipped cream 1 pinch cinnamon Preparation: In a 2 ounce shot glass, combine vodka and apple cider. Top with a dollop of whipped cream and a [...]

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The Christmas Pleasure Index

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A Cup of Christmas Cheer, #3 (alcohol)

I’m going to be sending a lot of recipes your way from now until Christmas – for both food and drink – so tune in and turn on that holiday cheer! Read this Candy Cane Shot, Version 1: 1/4 oz Peppermint Schnapps 3/4 oz Cherry Brandy Garnish with small candy cane or a sprig of [...]

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A Cup of Christmas Cheer No. 2 – Cinnamon & Apple-Cinnamon Martinis

These particular drinks both call for Cinnamon schnapps, of which the most famous variety is Goldschlager, a Swiss product with flakes of real gold floating in it. Some have been concerned that the gold may cause an adverse reaction in individuals who are sensitive, but Wikipedia assures us that “there is currently less than a [...]

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Don’t Drink and Drive

Don’t do it. Not on Christmas, not on New Year’s, not EVER. You know better. If you don’t know better, or if you think you can handle it, you’re an idiot. Chain yourself to some heavy object and enjoy a bowl of wax fruit this Christmas.

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Virgin Hot-Buttered Rum/Brandy (no alcohol)

Simple as can be. That old north wind is blowing in Bellingham right now, and hot-buttered rum hits the spot, especially if you’ve been out in the cold. 1.) Go to the grocery store and purchase some hot-buttered rum batter. Harvey’s is a popular brand, but Haggen makes their own this time of year, as [...]

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Cranberry-Citrus Christmas Punch

Cranberry Punch Recipe: 2 cans frozen cranberry juice, prepared* 1 can frozen orange juice, prepared* 2 16 fluid ounce bottles of ginger ale or lemon-lime soda Add fresh or frozen cranberries and oranges slices Combine liquids, add cranberries and sliced oranges. For an alcohol based version: add gin or vodka. *or equivalent bottled juice

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How to make English Christmas Punch

ENGLISH CHRISTMAS PUNCH Ingredients • 3 cups strong tea • 2 750-ml. bottles dry red wine • 1 750-ml. bottle dark rum • 1 lb. superfine sugar Juice of 1 large orange Juice of 1 lemon Mixing instructions: Heat wine, tea and fruit juices in a chafing dish or saucepan, but do not boil. This [...]

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