Holiday Cheer

It might sound a little odd, but I like working the evenings before Christmas and New Year’s.  Our customers are generally in good spirits all the time, but holidays seem to bring out the most festive side of people.  It’s pretty easy to satisfy patrons that already feel good, especially when you add great food and drinks.

The big winner on Christmas eve was our White Chocolate Egg Nog Martini.  With all  the sweets around this month it’s hard to believe this one would be so popular, but I guess once you get started it’s hard to stop.  To make this drink at home use one and one-half ounces of Godiva White Chocolate Liqueur, one ounce of Butterscotch Schnapps, and three ounces of egg nog.  Always shake (don’t stir) anything with egg nog, and be sure to do it long enough for the drink to be super cold.  Serve without ice in a martini or wine glass, and dust lightly with cinnamon and nutmeg.

New Year’s eve is this Saturday, and for the occasion I just made a batch of batter for Hot Buttered Rum.  Ceylon cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, honey, brown sugar, and lots of honest-to-god Wisconsin butter.  Tempted to join us?

Your favorite bartender,

-Dan

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