Let’s Get Blitzen: Cocktail Advent Calendar – Day 22 = Lilac Luminaria. In case this is the first time you’ve seen the word “luminaria” it’s a small paper lantern, commonly a paper bag with a candle set inside. It’s significant in Hispanic cultures around Christmastime. I’ve named this cocktail “Lilac Luminaria” because it is a…
Scrooge Sparkler
Let’s Get Blitzen: Cocktail Advent Calendar – Day 21 – Scrooge Sparkler. I’ve named this sparkling cocktail after the Dickensian miser because it seems like the kind of upmarket Ebenezer would make and keep all to himself. Too many fancy French ingredients to go sharing the wealth with the proletariat. Boulard Calvados is an upmarket…
Scotch Ginger Toddy
Let’s Get Blitzen: Cocktail Advent Calendar – Day 20 – Scotch Ginger Toddy. Can you believe there are only four days left of this cocktail gauntlet? I hope you have been enjoying the content to date and have or are planning to make at least one of these drinks in the coming days to make…
Five Golden Rings
Let’s Get Blitzen: Cocktail Advent Calendar – Day 19 – Five Golden Rings. Or if you’re singing the name of this cocktail, “Five GOOOOOOOOOLDEN Rings.” Do people still sing Christmas carols? Like go door-to-door and sing? I live in a condo so I would never encounter this seasonal behaviour in the wild. Let me know….
Mulled Wine
Let’s Get Blitzen: Cocktail Advent Calendar – Day 18 – Mulled Wine. This post is called is it Christmas yet? I’m just a bit fatigued. I have been oversubscribed socially, it’s been a surprisingly busy couple of weeks at work, especially because I thought everyone would be winding down leading into the holidays, but it’s…
Tangerine Eggnog
Let’s Get Blitzen: Cocktail Advent Calendar – Day 17 – Tangerine Eggnog. I can feel your skepticism from here. If you’re wondering why I would dream of putting orange liqueur and tangerine peel in combination with eggnog, think of a delicious citrus curd. Eggs and citrus are a natural pairing in desserts, like in this…
Persimmon Prosecco Punch
Let’s Get Blitzen: Cocktail Advent Calendar – Day 16 – Persimmon Prosecco Punch. This crowd-pleasing punch requires a bit of prep work – luckily persimmons are much easier to come by than kumquats. You’ll need to allow two days for the persimmon syrup and persimmon vodka to fully infuse. Not to mention the time it…
Cognac Ginger Flip
Let’s Get Blitzen: Cocktail Advent Calendar – Day 15 – Cognac Ginger Flip. We did a Secret Santa gift exchange at my office on Friday and one of my coworkers had the decided misfortune or pulling my name from the hat. If you asked my parents they would tell you that I’m notoriously hard to…
Rye & Rosemary Mirth
Let’s Get Blitzen: Cocktail Advent Calendar – Day 14 – Rye & Rosemary Mirth. Rising with the sun and mixing a stiff drink has become my Saturday morning routine. I would say this has the same net effect on my health, wellness and alignment of my chakras as if I were one of those people…
Raspberry Gin Cosmo
Let’s Get Blitzen: Cocktail Advent Calendar – Day 13 – Raspberry Gin Cosmo. Like a cosmo but better. Using gin in place of vodka and a splash of Chambord, raspberry liqueur, makes it more interesting. I feel like I kind of missed the Cosmo trend – I was still in high school when Sex and…
