Happy holidays, again! This week, as we sail towards Twelfth Night, we are still joined by the wonderful Sam Lucero, Nick, and Jenz! This week, we’re talking about how Christmas became the Christmas we all know now, and how splashing cider in orchards and wassailing your neighbors turned into bringing trees inside, and singing Christmas carols. We also dive deep into other Victorian Christmas traditions, like ghost stories, burning your fingers, and horrifying Christmas cards! Join us as we dive further into the reason for the season, with more good drinks, good company, and good conversation! 

Drink Discussed:

Smoking Antipope

4 oz. Tavel Rose

¾ oz. Spirit Works Barrel Aged Sloe Gin

¾ oz. fresh orange juice

½ oz. fresh lemon juice

1 oz. Soda water

1 sprig rosemary

Combine all ingredients, save the soda water, in a shaker with ice, and shake until well chilled. Strain into a goblet or white wine glass over fresh ice, and top with soda water. Light the sprig of rosemary on fire, and let the smoke filter over the surface of the drink before extinguishing. Garnish with the burnt rosemary, and serve.