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The weekend is almost upon us and Christmas is 11 days away. What's your favorite Christmas beverage?

I have 2 favorites: eggnog and Brandy Alexanders.

Brandy Alexanders MUST be the frozen kind made with ice cream. The biggest problem I run into is that most bartenders fail to calculate the increased mass of ice cream vs. regular cream and the drink tastes like vanilla ice cream with a faaaaaaaaaint hint of brandy and nutmeg. I, on the other hand, HAVE calculated the difference and my Brandy Alexanders are legend. Freshly grated nutmeg on top looks professional and is tastier than the already ground stuff.

Evan Williams Eggnog is utter perfection. There is nothing more to say.

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I like an old fashioned Tom

I like an old fashioned Tom and Jerry, with whiskey

Tom and Jerry - Cool!! I

Tom and Jerry - Cool!! I haven't seen/heard anyone order one of those in many years.

I keep it simple. Trader

I keep it simple.

Trader Joe’s Almond Nog (it’s THE best!) and some good bourbon. Preferably Blanton’s or Bulleit. Topped with fresh nutmeg.

Blanton’s? I wuv you,

Blanton’s? I wuv you, momjeans.

I have never had Almond Nog. Intriguing...

The feeling is mutual, Aniki.

And, yes! DH is a bourbon connoisseur. I’ve had the best of the best bourbons!

I don't drink alcohol, but

I don't drink alcohol, but have been drinking almond nog and soy nog this year- so good! Better than regular.

Witch.hazel, I am getting

Witch.hazel, I am getting 'curiouser and curiouser' about this almond nog! I like almond milk... is it similar in any way?

Yep, it's just almond milk

Yep, it's just almond milk that they've added the spices to- but it's thicker, so they must've put something like starch in it. The soy nog is very watery, but that makes it refreshing. That's from the silk company. I also tried coconut nog. All good!

Where do you get the almond

Where do you get the almond nog? Not sure that's in my area.

Idk what groceries you have

Idk what groceries you have wherever you are, Aniki, but I go to Meijer or Kroger for almond, soy, or coconut nog.

I don't really have a

I don't really have a favorite Christmas drink but am open to acquiring one!

Extra Christmas-y cocktails!!

Extra Christmas-y cocktails!! When I want to go all out these are yummy.

Word of warning: these are delicious and CAN get you quite drunk!

White Sleigh Ride

https://imgur.com/1TaH9xg

• Ice for cocktail shaker
• 2 ounces Godiva white chocolate liqueur
• 1 ounce Cointreau orange liqueur
• 1 ounce Frangelico hazelnut liqueur
• 1 ounce white crème de cacao
• 1½ ounces half-and-half cream or coconut milk
• 1 ounce fresh squeezed orange juice, from 1 navel orange

For the Optional Rim Garnish
½ cup coarse sparkling white sugar
½ ounce white crème de cacao

1. Prepare the Rim Garnish: Place sparkling sugar into a rimmed shallow plate. Pour crème de cacao into a rimmed shallow plate. Dip rim of martini glass into the plate with the liqueur, then immediately dip into the plate with the sugar to evenly coat rim.
2. Prepare the Cocktail: Fill cocktail shaker with ice. Add remaining cocktail ingredients and shake vigorously, about 20 seconds. Strain into prepared martini glass and garnish as desired. Serve immediately.

A Nutcracker

https://imgur.com/TRWMdnl

• 6 oz Almond Milk
• 4 oz Frangelico liquor
• 2 oz Vodka
• 1 Cup ice cubes
• 4 Tbs whipped cream
• ¼ tsp nutmeg, freshly grated

1. Measure out almond milk, pour into a cocktail shaker, measure Frangelico and add to cocktail shaker, then measure and add vodka to the cocktail shaker. Add the ice and vigorously shake.

2.Pour into two glasses. Top with whipped cream (2 Tbs each) and then grate nutmeg over the whipped cream .

Enjoy!!

Myss.Tique, I'm on my way to

Myss.Tique, I'm on my way to your house!!

lol - As long as you are

lol - As long as you are staying over night or catching an Uber afterwards, you are welcome to visit. People tend to get a bit boozey and I dont allow drinking and driving...

I'll bring my PJs. Slumber

I'll bring my PJs.
Slumber party!

Kahlua Thickshake Thingy -

Kahlua Thickshake Thingy

- two scoops vanilla ice cream
- milk, fill the glass to 3/4
- stir leaving chunks of ice cream
- add a good shot of Kahlua over the top (or two shots depending on your day)
- add whipped cream on top
- garnish with grated chocolate, cocoa or cinnamon
- serve with a spoon

Repeat.

If you don't have Kahlua, you can substitute a shot of rum, a shot of coffee and 1 tsp vanilla extract .. or just drink the rum.