Courtesy of our friend Andi, I give you five cocktails that are guaranteed to taste just like your favorite Christmas cookies. From all of us here at… Read more “On the twelfth day of Christmas, Drink Matron gave to me: Christmas cookie cocktails!”

We’ve featured lots of drinks over the last week, most of them warm and traditional. What about the other drinks? The cold martinis, bubbly champagne, and traditions… Read more “On the eleventh day of Christmas, Drink Matron gave to me: Other Christmas Cocktails!”

Looking for a last minute gift or family project for Christmas day? Why not get a beer kit and brew some beer? Most home brew stores have… Read more “On the tenth day of Christmas, Drink Matron gave to me: Beer kits for brewin’!”

Chocolate Covered Brandy Cherries Ingredients: 1 pound butter 2 pounds of powdered sugar sifted 2 tsp Vanilla (can be replaced with 2.5-3 tsp brandy, if you prefer)… Read more “On the ninth day of Christmas, Drink Matron gave to me: Chocolate Covered Brandy Cherries!”

Not sure if you have exactly what you need for punch? Well, Food 52 wants you to know that as long as you have some wine and… Read more “Stocking Stuffer! Found on the Internet: How to Make Holiday Punch Without a Recipe”

What can I say about punch? It’s simple, it’s yummy, it’s cheap, and it’s a great way to get people drunk. Party Punch Ingredients: 1 can frozen… Read more “On the eighth day of Christmas, Drink Matron gave to me: Punch for your party!”

It’s Christmas and it’s cold and snowy. Nothing beats warming up after a snowball fight with a nice steaming cup of mulled wine or cider. Pulling a… Read more “On the seventh day of Christmas, Drink Matron gave to me: Mulled Wine and Cider!”

You’ve been with your family for days already, and you’re beginning to wear thin. It’s socially unacceptable to drink beer in the morning, and your mom doesn’t… Read more “On the sixth day of Christmas, Drink Matron gave to me: Irish Coffee!”

The crock pot is a beautiful thing. It can make dinner while you’re at work better than you could even imagine. It can steam, boil, broil, saute,… Read more “On the fifth day of Christmas, Drink Matron gave to me: CROCK POT COCKTAILS!”

Because bourbon + Bacon + Pecan + cookies = dreamy. Why not add this to Christmas cookie baking day? Thank you Heather Christo. Get the recipe here:… Read more “Stocking Stuffer! Found on the Internet: Bourbon Maple Bacon and Pecan cookies”