For Day 12 of Boozy Advent, I mixed up a variation of the classic New Orleans milk punch and made Brandy Maple Milk Punch. I know some enjoy this concoction all year. Some associate it with Mardi Gras. It seems like a Christmas drink to me, a bit similar to eggnog without the egg. Here’s…
Boozy Advent 11: Runaway Lime
For the 11th Day of Advent, another go ’round with a Blue Chair Bay Rum Cream. I used the pineapple in the Santa Shot a few days back. This time I’ve used the lime to make a variation on their Runaway Lime. The recipe on the Blue Chair Bay website calls for both Key…
Boozy Advent 10: White Russian
On the Tenth Day of Advent, the Dude abides. Today’s cocktail is the classic White Russian. If you are a fan of the best Coen Brothers film ever made, this is surely one of your favorite cocktails. Put on your bathrobe and make this one. Or you could just go bowling. You’ll need only Kahlua,…
Boozy Advent 9: Bourbon Apple Cocktail
For the ninth day of Boozy Advent, I made one of Johnna’s original cocktails with a slight variation. The Bourbon Apple Cocktail is perfect on a cool night and works well with most bourbons. I used Buffalo Trace Bourbon tonight. In Johnna’s original recipe, she uses pumpkin butter. I’ve used apple butter in this one…
Boozy Advent 8: Santa Shot
For Boozy Advent Day 8, I made a Santa Shot. This cocktail looks like Christmas and tastes like, well, you’ll have to read on to find out. Have I mentioned the selection of mini bottles of alcohol can be a challenge? One local liquor store has what looks like bargain bins of the most random…
Boozy Advent 7: Scotch and Soda
For Day 7 of Boozy Advent, I’ve chosen a classic: Scotch and Soda. The simplest of cocktails, Scotch and whatever amount of soda you want to add. I like this with ice and a bit of lemon peel. There is really no recipe to share for Scotch and Soda. You can choose your preferred scotch…