Christmas tipple of choice

[sunnygym]

Folks what are we saying ? What will be your Christmas tipple?

The missus loves a Baileys with ice and I’ve just made a homemade snowball. I know, I know, but I just don’t care I absolutely love them !



Might also get a few Belgium beers as I only have a couple but I like that they are so tasty and strong.

Edited by sunnygym on Friday 25th November 17:23

[QJumper]

Stones ginger wine, with a drop of whiskey for me.

[sherman]

A bottle or 2 of LBV port usually finds its way into the house along with some PX sherry at this time of year.

[robsa]

QJumper said:

Stones ginger wine, with a drop of whiskey for me.

Same! With loads of ice for me. Waitrose sell the Stones red label stuff which is great.

[fttm]

Jack Daniels Honey on the rocks

[moorx]

Same as your wife - Baileys and ice. Christmas is the only time I drink.

[Sporky]

Wine. Or Cointreau with a dash of lime juice and an ice cube.

[loskie]

Oi!!

It's November not Christmas yet..


But!

Yes
Nice Port
Whisky
Wine
Anything really!

Ohhhhh! And decent Irish Coffee. Proper Double cream none of the aerosol st

I had a spicy Margharita in Liverpool last week. It was bloody lovely

[Muppet007]

Port.
Gin
Larger (quite like the Brooklyns stuff that has appeared in lots of supermarkets recently).

[cliffords]

sunnygym said:

Folks what are we saying ? What will be your Christmas tipple?

The missus loves a Baileys with ice and I’ve just made a homemade snowball. I know, I know, but I just don’t care I absolutely love them !



Might also get a few Belgium beers as I only have a couple but I like that they are so tasty and strong.

Edited by sunnygym on Friday 25th November 17:23

I used to love that stuff. You have prompted me to get some but when I buy it I will pretend I am buying it for someone else.

[alock]

Homemade eggnog. Start making it next week so it has a few weeks to mature.

[soad]

Kahlua & Coke, I reckon.

[sunnygym]

cliffords said:

sunnygym said:

Folks what are we saying ? What will be your Christmas tipple?

The missus loves a Baileys with ice and I’ve just made a homemade snowball. I know, I know, but I just don’t care I absolutely love them !



Might also get a few Belgium beers as I only have a couple but I like that they are so tasty and strong.

Edited by sunnygym on Friday 25th November 17:23

I used to love that stuff. You have prompted me to get some but when I buy it I will pretend I am buying it for someone else.

2 for £20 in Morrisons. Nice

[sunnygym]

alock said:

Homemade eggnog. Start making it next week so it has a few weeks to mature.

Would you care to share the recipe? Where do you keep it while it matures?

[alock]

sunnygym said:

alock said:

Homemade eggnog. Start making it next week so it has a few weeks to mature.

Would you care to share the recipe? Where do you keep it while it matures?

This makes a large quantity:

• 700ml dark rum (bourbon if you prefer)
• 900ml double cream
• 500ml whole milk
• 300g caster sugar
• 12 fresh eggs
• nutmeg
• vanilla pod

2-3 weeks before:

• Separate the eggs and freeze the whites.
• Mix everything else together.
• Chill in fridge and shake every day. I make it in a 6 pint milk bottle.

When required:

• Defrost whites and whisk to soft peaks and fold in.
• Serve with fresh nutmeg grated on top.

Edit. Thought I would add, this makes a huge quantity, but I've become known for it every year so now needs lots. I typically offer it to everyone I know in the week leading up to Christmas.

Additionally, the alcohol preserves the eggs & cream, so decrease the proportion with caution.

Edited by alock on Friday 25th November 20:28

[bolidemichael]

I'll be enjoying a nice islay whisky -- last year I enjoyed a small bottle of Douglas Laing's. I've also ordered some Chartreuse Verte V.E.P. which is aged. Over ice it's lovely, particularly with a Partagas D4.

[sherman]

QJumper said:

Stones ginger wine, with a drop of whiskey for me.

Crabbies green ginger is even better.

[bunchofkeys]

M&S port with mince pies

[normalbloke]

Sherry.

Runs and hides..

[SimonTheSailor]

Pints of winter warmer..........so damn sophisticated me.