Christmas cocktails are 99.9 percent about garnishes. Swear to god. You could put out a punch bowl of lukewarm Ocean Spray, and with some pine tree fronds, dried cranberries, and star anise pods scattered about, people would rave. But, that other tenth of a percent is alcohol, and alcohol is, needless to say, still important. So alcohol is what we'll give you, with a collection of cocktail recipes that are more than appropriate for Christmastime and all its merriment. Or rather, strained togetherness after a year packed in tight with stress. Drinks all around!
Christmas cocktails are 99.9 percent about garnishes. Swear to god. You could put out a punch bowl of lukewarm Ocean Spray, and with some pine tree fronds, dried cranberries, and star anise pods scattered about, people would rave. But, that other tenth of a percent is alcohol, and alcohol is, needless to say, still important. So alcohol is what we'll give you, with a collection of cocktail recipes that are more than appropriate for Christmastime and all its merriment. Or rather, strained togetherness after a year packed in tight with stress. Drinks all around! The Analogue Pocket revitalizes the small-but-ambitious titles of the handheld era, giving gaming history a brighter future. From Jonah Hill to Jay-Z, famous guys are baring their chests in tailored clothing. We investigate the phenomenon. This has been a bit of a hopeful week as weeks go these days. The U.S. Army seems to be closing in on a vaccine that will work against all variants of coronavirus—not just COVID, but SARS, as well. There are now not one, but two antiviral pills aimed at treating the virus in affected individuals and moderating its effects. And studies indicate the new Omicron variant of the virus, while highly contagious, results in a milder form of the disease than that produced by either the original strain or the Delta variant. Science is reaching the point at which it's done all it can. The rest of the fight against the pandemic depends on how much every one of us cares about our fellow human beings. J.R.R. Tolkien's fantasy masterpiece spans three volumes, but doesn't stop there. Beyond lies a whole world of mythmaking to explore. So you've waited until the actual last minute? No sweat. We got you. There is no formula for the perfect gift. I've given tons of duds. I've also often gone for the easy win, the pink and the ghastly. On the rare occasions that inspiration and luck collide, however, I like to think my gifts to my daughter make her marvel a little, and blur the boundaries between imagination and reality. |
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