Answer the Telephone Like Buddy the Elf Day – December 18th
When you’re thirsty for a little Christmas spirit, there’s nothing like Buddy the Elf. A simple imitation is a great way to spread some Christmas cheer today. Next time you answer the phone say: “<Insert your Name> the Elf, what’s your favorite color?”
This is guaranteed to either make the caller laugh or make them strangely uncomfortable. The next line is up to you.
Music Du Playlist: Elf Soundtrack
Miscellaneous:
- Buddy’s Dad worked for Greenway Press in the Empire State Building
- Gimbel’s Department Store Rise and Fall
Snacks du Jour: Spaghetti and syrup, candy, candy corn, or Gimbel’s classic Kosher corned beef sandwich on rye with coleslaw and Russian dressing.
Cocktail Du Jour – Rudolph’s Cranberry Fizz
This recipe from utry.it makes two cocktails:
- 10 cranberries
- 6 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 2 oz gin
- 1 cup cranberry juice
- 3 oz sweet vermouth
- 1/2 cup ice cubes
- 1 cup Champagne
- 2 large marshmallows
- 4 cloves
- 1 toothpick
Muddle 8 of the cranberries and 2 of the rosemary sprigs in a shaker. Add the gin, cranberry juice and vermouth and shake vigorously with ice. Strain into 2 chilled cocktail glasses. Top each glass with Champagne. For the garnish, please visit the original recipe to make the marshmallow reindeer.
Mocktail Du Jour – Rudolph’s Cranberry Fizz Mocktail
- 10 cranberries
- 6 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 2 oz Monday Zero Alcohol Gin
- 1 cup cranberry juice
- 3 oz grape juice
- 1/2 cup ice cubes
- 1 cup sparkling cider
- 2 large marshmallows
- 4 cloves
- 1 toothpick
Muddle 8 of the cranberries and 2 of the rosemary sprigs in a shaker. Add the non-alcoholic gin, cranberry juice, and grape juice and shake vigorously with ice. Strain into 2 chilled cocktail glasses. Top each glass with Sparkling Cider. For the garnish, please visit the original recipe to make the marshmallow reindeer.
Beer Du Jour
Ridgeway Very Bad Elf Ale or Saint Arnold Christmas Ale
Wine Du Jour
Any Alfin wine label or mulled wine
Use freshly squeezed citrus in your cocktails and mocktails when called for – It makes such a difference! Here’s a reliable and inexpensive juicer.
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