Questions tagged [holidays]

7 questions
8
votes
2 answers

Eggnog: is it really a holiday drink?

From what I googled I didn't get an answer as to why Eggnog is considered a holiday drink. Why is it associated with Christmas? Is it still a holiday drink today?
user6035379
  • 623
  • 1
  • 7
  • 17
7
votes
2 answers

Traditional drinks for celebrating the Feast of the Epiphany?

Most places celebrate the Feast of the Epiphany on January 6. Are there any local, traditional drinks that exist that people have as a way celebrating this feast in a local and traditional manner? Update: I am limiting this question to wines.
Ken Graham
  • 10,587
  • 9
  • 36
  • 63
6
votes
3 answers

Do Easter Beers exist?

We all know that Christmas Beers exist as can be seen in this article: 25 Beers of Christmas. By a Christmas beer, most interpret this to be a seasonal beer. As such I would like to know if there are any seasonal Easter Beers that exist for…
Ken Graham
  • 10,587
  • 9
  • 36
  • 63
5
votes
5 answers

Are there National Drinking Holidays?

What are the National Drinking Holidays? And, for what respective country? i.e.: Oktoberfest for Germany
Tim Burnett - Bassist
  • 1,680
  • 11
  • 35
3
votes
2 answers

Shrove Tuesday - what alcohol can I serve with my pancakes?

So, we have shrove tuesday. But what should we serve with our pancakes? I am thinking a nice cognac . If you don't know how to make a pancake, you can learn here. Then add the drink of your choice. What is your choice?
dougal 5.0.0
  • 1,999
  • 4
  • 16
  • 33
2
votes
3 answers

Unique drinks to make Halloween memorable?

Are there any unique drinks out there to pair with Halloween in order to make it truly memorable? We like having a Halloween party in an area with some so called haunted houses and where stories of Sasquatches abound. we have a grand old time with…
Ken Graham
  • 10,587
  • 9
  • 36
  • 63
1
vote
1 answer

What cocktails are named, created or in some other sense may be used by Catholics to celebrate their liturgical year?

What cocktails are named, created or in some other sense may be used by Catholics to celebrate their liturgical year? I am looking for cocktails named after saints or liturgical feasts or important events and/or persons that are interested in…
Ken Graham
  • 10,587
  • 9
  • 36
  • 63