pretty enough to drink: starting the holidays off on the right foot

 

Need I say more

 

cocktails and the holidays just go together

 

I'm a gin girl

 

twenty years ago I used to be a vodka girl-oh the memories{or lack of-ha!}

 

I will never be a martini girl because those things go down waaay tooo fast

 

so, this is my new favorite drink

 

not that gin and tonics are new and amazing

 

my dad just introduced me to a little something special

 

 

 

 Fever Tree tonic

 

 whole star anise

 

 lime and an orange

 

cheers!

 

 

Now, this has nothing to do with adult drinks

but I suggest you sit down and make the kids share

 

this year I put all our hot chocolate fixings out on display

 

the kids love it

 

hot chocolate making has become an art

 

everyone has their own technique

 

two peppermint sticks, twelve mini marshmallows, whip cream to the ceiling

 

its a new adventure with every cup

 

my favorite part is the cute paper straws

 

the kids can't stand them

 

little punks

 

I tell them to go ahead and just drown in whip

 

I'm going to sip in style!

 

now, get out and enjoy the season