“When it came near him, Scrooge bent down upon his knee; for in the very air through which this Spirit moved it seemed to scatter gloom and mystery.” I believe this is what is called “Hair of the Dog.” What will we be drinking in the future? Who the heck knows. I can only hope that in future Christmases I can download the SNL song “Christmas Coming to the USA,” Mr. Jingle and Mr. Gimel find mates, and that all the children of the world to join hands and sing together in the spirit of harmony and peace….
Ginger brandy on its own is in two words nasty crap but when mixed with other things it is yu-mee. Be careful though–it is 60 proof. At first it will make you feel all nice and warm on the inside. Then, a drink or two later, there you are depantsing, drawing fishnet stockings on your leg an in permanent marker while wearing a fringed lampshade on your head and exclaiming loudly, “I’M A MAJOR AWARD!!” Yes, you are a major something, but it is not an award.
Gingery Cocktails:
- One part ginger brandy
- Two parts ginger beer
- Squeeze of fresh lemon
- Mix–do not shake–and serve over ice.
TIP-Ginger beer is rather pricey. So if I am making these for a party I make a simple syrup with a large piece of peeled fresh ginger , 1 part sugar, 6 parts water and the juice of a one lemon which I then throw in the saucepan after squeezing. Cook on low heat for about an hour and let cool before using as a mix. Now, make your drink with one part simple syrup and one part ginger beer or it’s cheaper cousin, ginger ale.
From "Ask Holly"
- Set of 6 “S” glasses-$42
- Cocktail shaker-$20
- Available at Garnish.
- Ginger brandy available at Magnolia Wine and Spirits.
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What we leave out for the Fat Man
Barista Georgette Gilmore may serve chocolate chip cookies to Santa but this is what we serve to the Big Guy and his reindeer who keep him flyin’ right! And I heard him exclaim ere he drove out of sight, “I need a shot and who has a light?”
So anything from Dickens to “The Christmas Story” and every other Christmas reference I made in between are fair game in naming this ginger cocktail.
there you are depantsing, drawing fishnet stockings on your leg an in permanent marker while wearing a fringed lampshade on your head and exclaiming loudly, “I’M A MAJOR AWARD!!” Yes, you are a major something, but it is not an award.
You’re a thrill a minute, Hols.
Only Holly’s version of Santa has him asking for a shot and a light. You’re the Dean Martin of Baristaville Holly Baby.
If Pure Consciousness is the Preordained Goal for Humanity ( assuming we’re looking to achieve a full blown buzz in harmony with the Divine Frequency ), this trilogy of Christmas Spirits should send our Spiritual Awareness back a few centuries.
That’s it! Can’t you just see Holly in To Have and Have Not?
“You know how to whistle, dontcha, Steve? Just put your lips together, and blow.”
How about a Bob Marley. . .
Can’t help myself . . . Pickled Ginger – Ginger Root of All Evil
Back to the Yuletide/
The best Yuletide quaff, I’ve discovered after rather extensive experimentation dating back as far as age 16 when I first tried chilled Cheracol with codeine, is Southern Comfort Vanilla Spice eggnog liberally laced with Laird’s applejack. The aroma alone is fantastic.
I believe I dated some of the belles in the picture above. Lovely girls.