Today we’re bringing home our Christmas tree. Boxes of decorations will be brought up from the dusty basement. We’ll have a warm fire with some Christmas music playing, and – of course – some sort of cold-weather stew will simmer on the stove…along with a pot of this warm Christmas cocktail. I just love this season!!
I’ve made this Christmas cocktail five times over the past few weeks. The first time I made it when my folks were still visiting; my mom loves coconut and this seemed like something she’d like while we sat around the fire. Everyone loved it so much that I just kept making it! After the fourth time, I realized I’d better grab a quick photo and get this bad boy posted so that you could start enjoying it, too.
I love that this is one of those Christmas cocktails that is delicious without any alcohol added so that everyone can indulge, from age 4 to 104! My daughter Katie especially loves it. I add just 1 0z. of bourbon to mine but Alan loves his with a full shot. But keep a pot warm on the stove and everyone can make it any way they like. Cheers! {clink}

Warm Christmas Cocktail {with coconut milk & bourbon}
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 can coconut milk
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 - 6 oz. bourbon, or to taste
- freshly grated nutmeg, to garnish
Instructions
- Heat all ingredients (except nutmeg) in large saucepan over medium-high heat until steaming. Whisk until frothy.
- Heat mugs in microwave. Add bourbon (I start with 1 oz. per mug and let others add more if desired). Top with milk mixture and garnish with grated nutmeg.
- Serve immediately.
recipe adapted from Toby Cecchini for Saveur.
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Mary Frances
Friday 4th of December 2015
Such a welcoming drink! Love it :)
Kristy Bernardo
Monday 7th of December 2015
Thanks so much, Mary Frances!
Sally A.
Saturday 15th of November 2014
I just pinned this and sent it to my sister who is the cocktail lady in the family. I rarely drink, but this one sounds fabulous!
Kristy Bernardo
Sunday 16th of November 2014
It is SO good, Sally! I've been making it for a few years now and I always look forward to it as the weather gets colder. I love that the booze can be added after, too, so everyone can enjoy it! Thanks for pinning, it's much appreciate!
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Kristi Rimkus
Sunday 2nd of December 2012
The guys in the family with love this!
the wicked noodle
Sunday 2nd of December 2012
Awesome - thanks, Kristi!
Lynna
Saturday 1st of December 2012
Oh, yum! I love decorating christmas trees. Wish I had me a cup of this while decorating one.
the wicked noodle
Saturday 1st of December 2012
Thanks, Lynna!