I'm throwing a holiday party. What are some festive cocktails and other drinks I can serve my guests?
I'm throwing a holiday party. What are some festive cocktails and other drinks I can serve my guests?
user
Are we talking about holiday-specific drinks?  You might want to check out peppermint and eggnog?
assistant
That's a good start. What drinks should I make with peppermint?
user
Gin is probably a good base for peppermint; you could also use vodka, or some other neutral spirit like rum or whiskey.  Gin is traditionally mixed with a bit of sugar, a bit of water, and either a fresh mint leaf or some crushed peppermint candy, but it depends on the intensity of flavor you want.
assistant
Okay, I'll try it. What about warm drinks?
user
Warm drinks are fun because you can blend flavors and scents to make a full-bodied but still refreshing drink.  Hot chocolate is one option, since it has a few interesting flavors (chocolate, milk, vanilla) and if you add booze it becomes a kind of adult version of a dessert drink.  Or you could use all sorts of different flavoring.
assistant
That's a great idea. Thanks.
user