@PotShopCookingChallenge has been sharing special drinks that celebrate our holiday traditions. We’ve prepared our family favorites along with your suggestions. Some drinks were new to me, like the Tom and Jerry, and others are old favorites that bring back fond memories of Christmases past.
The Cosmopolitan is the drink I most associate with Christmas. From the time my girls were little, until they moved away to start their own traditions, we celebrated a whirlwind tour with 5 family Christmas parties in 48 hours. It was brutal, stressful and so much fun. We’d load up the car with dogs, presents, tins of homemade cookies, kids, suitcases… and off we’d go.
The first stop was at the girl’s godparent’s house. We’d gather by their tree to exchange gifts, a crackling fire in the fireplace added a warm and merry glow to the festivities. They always prepared a fancy holiday drink for the girls and an adult beverage for the grown-ups. The girls loved it! Over the years we grown-ups settled into the Cosmopolitan being our usual selection.
It’s magical how beverages transport us back to special times. For me Hot Chocolate is a childhood-rainy-winter-day drink. Mulled wine is a holiday open house drink and the aroma of spiced cider makes me want to shop – it must be a popular pot-pourri scent in stores!
Still doing your shopping? With all the drinks I’ve prepared the past few weeks I can heartily recommend a handmade mug as a great holiday gift. You can dress it up by adding a kit to make a favorite beverage or fill it with someone’s favorite coffee beans to make it extra personal.
Here’s a review of the 12 Drinks of Christmas we’ve done so far. The last 2 will be out next week so please join us @PotShopCookingChallenge to share the fun.