O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum,
wie treu sind deine Blätter!
Du grünst nicht nur
zur Sommerzeit,
Nein auch im Winter, wenn es schneit.
O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum,
wie treu sind deine Blätter!
wie treu sind deine Blätter!
Du grünst nicht nur
zur Sommerzeit,
Nein auch im Winter, wenn es schneit.
O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum,
wie treu sind deine Blätter!
This Christmas, my wonderfully amazing friends Jim & Jocelyn had a festive party for those of us who couldn't make it home to our families
:(
It was loads of fun, and included candied bacon, lots of cheese and Peking duck latkes. In addition, they created a few unique cocktails for the holiday occasion.
My favorite was called the "O, Tannenbaum," and I wanted to share their ingenuity with the world (aka my 4 loyal followers and other people who randomly happen upon this blog....).
An "O, Tannnenbaum" starts a couple of weeks before the party-date. Jim and Jocelyn made their own Xmas Tree-infused vodka by simply sticking some Xmas tree branches in a big jar of vodka and letting it sit.
!!
genius!
Once your Xmas Tree-infused vodka is prepared, measure 1 oz. and pour into your glass.
The next step also starts pre-party. Freeze specialty ice cubes, each containing one fresh cranberry!
I love this step because it's kind of a badge of honor, showcasing how many O, Tannenbaums you've consumed by the number of cranberries at the bottom of your glass.
The next step is to add 4 oz. of GingerAle.
Now, add fresh pomegranate seeds! Mmmmmm...
(a perpetual motion of flavor!)
Here, Jim points out how they first sink to the bottom of the glass, then catch the GingerAle's fizzy bubbles and rise up to the surface again!
Lastly, add a splash of Pom, or another pomegranate juice, and enjoy your Pine-tastic libation!
O, Tannenbaum, indeed!
just be careful, my dear. some evergreen branches are very toxic and you might get more of a kick than you, or anyone except a Borgia, would want. Confirm what your friend uses before trying this at home.
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