Every Christmas season I say the same thing, “I will not drink too much at our Christmas party.” Tis the season to make merry, and EggNog, like fruit, cake is right up there on my list of things to be avoided at all costs. But every year, at our annual Christmas bash, I join the long queue of guests waiting for a glass of eggnog. Over the course of the evening, I will stand in this line many times. Not because I like eggnog, I actually don’t. But calling this eggnog is really an injustice. It’s no ordinary concoction. This rich, creamy, velvety drink with the subtlest hints of cinnamon and nutmeg is really an elixir, inspired for the greater good. Much discussion takes place in the line-up about the substance’s ingredients, but the host keeps mum, refusing to give away any secrets regarding his much loved and coveted recipe.

Today, out of the blue, the recipe has landed on my desk; proving once again that Santa Clause really does exist. I am so thrilled to be able to share this Christmas cheer with you. I sincerely hope you enjoy it as much as I do. But be forewarned, it has the same effect on a person as electric jello. You will not know what hit you until it’s too late - and then it’s too late. So exercise extreme caution. DO NOT DRINK AND DRIVE. I have already made my travel arrangements for this year’s party, because I know, despite my best efforts, I will be standing in that queue faster than you can say, “Here comes Santa Clause,” waiting to for my cup of merriment.

This would make a great drink to make at the cottage to help ring in the new year, along with your creamy rich cheese fondue. Talk about decadent.

Absolutely Fabulous EggNog

In a large punch bowl combine:

• 4 litres of the best store bought eggnog you can find
• 1 quart of French vanilla ice cream (melted)
• 4 oz 151 Rum
• 4 oz dark rum
• 4 oz brandy
• 2 oz Bailey’s
• 2 oz Kahula
• Advil Headache tablets (reserve for the next day)

Stir well and top with a sprinkle of nutmeg and cinnamon.

Cheers,

Julie

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