Let’s Get Blitzen: Cocktail Advent Calendar – Day 24 – Cardinal. We made it! Only one more sleep until Christmas morning and this final cocktail to savour as you do whatever it is you plan to do this Christmas Eve. I’m fortunate to have my parents here in Ottawa so we can spend Christmas together…
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Reindeer Games
Let’s Get Blitzen: Cocktail Advent Calendar – Day 23 – Reindeer Games. Have you been hoarding the Christmas cookies? Take a break from sugar with this cocktail that has no added sweetener. Simply freshly squeezed blood orange juice, mezcal, tonic, a pinch of flaky salt and a bunch of tarragon. I was recently having a…
Pom Pom Garland
Let’s Get Blitzen: Cocktail Advent Calendar – Day 22 – Pom Pom Garland. We’re nearly at the end of the 2020 edition, Christmas is nearly upon us, and somehow this is the first appearance of pomegranate juice thus far. In the past I’ve created a whisky-based pomegranate cocktail in the form of the Sleigh Girl…
Amarula Gingerbread Chai Latte
Let’s Get Blitzen: Cocktail Advent Calendar – Day 19 – Amarula Gingerbread Chai Latte. It’s 15 below and that means it’s the perfect time for a winter warmer. This post is sponsored by Amarula Cream Liqueur. Amarula is a velvety cream liqueur with a hint of toffee, vanilla and long-lasting finish from the Marula fruit….
All Aglow
Let’s Get Blitzen: Cocktail Advent Calendar – Day 18 – All Aglow. Every holiday (Zoom) party needs a sparkling number. Ring in the season with tinny Christmas music coming through your computer speakers and this perfect cocktail. Raise a glass to the fact that you’re not trapped beside the weird guy from accounting for three…
Comet’s Gin Fizz
Let’s Get Blitzen: Cocktail Advent Calendar – Day 15 – Comet’s Gin Fizz. A seasonal spin on the classic Ramos Gin Fizz. This post is sponsored by Georgian Bay Spirit Co. Georgian Bay Spirit Co. has clearly established itself as boasting one of the best selection of ready-to-drink cocktails with their classic Georgian Bay Gin…
Gløgg
Let’s Get Blitzen: Cocktail Advent Calendar – Day 5 – Gløgg. This is a traditional Nordic spiced mulled wine consumed throughout the winter months in Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Estonia, and Iceland. Today’s post is sponsored by Chef’s Paradise who are giving me the privilege of hosting a GIVEAWAY for a $500 gift card to…
Best 2020 Advent Calendars
This year, it’s more important than ever to support local businesses. I’ve done my best to incorporate local offerings into the 2020 round-up of best advent calendars. If you know of any Ottawa area businesses selling advent calendars – please let me know in the comments below or shoot me an email to yvonne@tasteandtipple.ca. Disclosure:…
Blue Christmas
Let’s Get Blitzen: Cocktail Advent Calendar – Day 24 – Blue Christmas. WE DID IT!!! Today is the final episode of the 2019 edition of this calendar. We are finishing things off with an unexpected conclusion – tequila. I’ve published a couple other drinks with an agave base thus far – the Snowbird and the…
Pear Magic
Let’s Get Blitzen: Cocktail Advent Calendar – Day 23 – Pear Magic. Only two more sleeps until Christmas – are you done your Christmas shopping? Have you wrapped your presents? Have you gotten into a heated debate about Trump impeachment proceedings with in-laws/extended family yet? So little time, so much to do. Luckily, this Pear…
