Holiday Drinking Guide - Part 2

Welcome to part 2 of our Holiday Drinking Guide. If you haven't seen part 1 yet, read this first.

Next on the list is Hot Apple Cider with Spiced Rum. Get some cloves, cinnamon sticks and a couple gallons of Apple Cider from Trader Joes. In a large pot, mix all the ingredients 'til they achieve a rolling boil. Then in a mug, pour about two ounces of spiced rum, like Captain Morgan's, and pour in the hot cider. You don't want to mix the cider with the alcohol prior to the boiling process because you will risk the chance of boiling off the alcohol and kill the party.

Egg Nog is an easy, drinkable mix that we recommend making but not drinking more than the obligatory one or two. At MetroWize we're busy, so we cut corners by buying lots of pre-made stuff. Sure, we don't make our eggnog - or really even have the desire to google a recipe how to. But, we don't see you distilling your own whiskey. So there.

In a large punch bowl, add a bottle of bourbon to two gallons of eggnog.
Sprinkle on some nutmeg and take the credit.
You're friends will never know.

This last one is called the Cafe and it's a show stopper, a hot drink for cool holiday parties and comes to us from France. The thing is that it's really good, so good in fact if you'll be in and out of the Paris ER for liver related damages faster than you can say Champs Elysees. In a saucepan, mix a tbsp of brown sugar, 5 cloves, one long strip of lemon and orange peel, a cinnamon stick, pinch of vanilla and two cups of brandy. Set it on fire with a long match and let the concoction burn for about 20-30 seconds. Pour into four cups that are already 3/4 full of hot coffee and standby for high fives.

There you have it, a bare bones, down and dirty guide to make sure your holiday party drinks are festive and fun. Don't overdo it, drink plenty of water and be sure to check out our upcoming guide on the best hangover cures.

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