I made a cocktail last week on Kristen’s birthday and I wondered if anyone else had come up with the idea? So, I googled it first and guess what . . . . I can’t find anything like it. So you all may be pretty grossed out when I tell you what I did! I mixed eggnog with my champagne!!! Usually each year on Kristen’s birthday I open a bottle of champagne to celebrate (I’m actually celebrating the fact that I made it through 46 hours of labor all those many years ago). One day Kristen will be old enough to drink with me and we can share the bottle together.
This year I thought I’d add her favorite drink to my favorite drink, and voila, the ‘Kiki Cocktail’ was born (although there’s probably only me will ever drink it!)
You may think it sounds yucky but the taste was very reminisce of a Snowball. Now to many of you this will not mean anything, but to my fellow Brits . . . well I’m sure you all know what a snowball drink is. My Mam used to drink them every year. You could buy a premixed little bottle, or you could make your own with Warninks Advocaat. My Dad would often mix up a snowball for Mam and I’d have a little taste too. It was a nice little reminder of home.
I’ve never seen Warninks Advocaat (you don’t pronounce the T) over here, but it’s a rich creamy liqueur made with sugar eggs and brandy – you could say it’s the English version of Egg Nog!
Now, the holiday season is really heading here fast so I’m off to search for some yummy Christmas cocktails to try.
7 comments:
Hmmm... not sure if I'm brave enough to try that on my own but if I ever get back to Texas with Doug... on his "November/December" trip... I'm coming over to try the Kiki Cocktail! I love the story behind it ;-)
Hugs xo
46 hours?! Dear God woman! I did 10 at home without pain relief (2 & 1/2 in hospital with gas and air), and I think I did well!!!!! You deserve a medal, never mind a drink!
Yes, I am loving the snow. It helps that Bill is off this week, so I don't have to worry about him being out on the road. If he was at work as normal then I'd be a nervous wreck. We went into town this morning. Normally takes 10 mins by car, with the heavy snow on the roads, and very slow traffic, it took half an hour. Though that wasn't too bad really, considering how snowy it is. And a plus was the town centre was empty!
xxx
oh my god. I so remember many a Christmas with Advocaat! Memories best forgotten!!!!
;o)
xxx
I never saw that drink before but I do sympathize on the labor story - two days on #1, three days on #2!
It sounds good Denise! Pretty too. :)
I love champagne and I love eggnog, so...I guess I would like it! :-)
XO,
Jane
have a lovely weekend :o) x
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