I had a box of mince pies and a box of cinnamon biscuits. I did a hugely expensive shop on Thurs ( mainly booze) and have three more treats waiting. A jar of jam, £3 off next shop and a box of No. 1 Truffles.
Little treats are exactly what they are but I did have a £15 voucher for the big shop which paid for a bottle of Vermouth. DS and I are experimenting with vodka based drinks so started off with a good old vodka martini. It was delicious.
The vodka is by a local distillery, Piston, and has been distilled 5x, it’s so smooth you could drink it on its own. There is absolutely no after burn. Probably lethal for shots.
Tonight I will be trying a Moscow Mule, vodka and ginger beer. I rarely drink so this is my Christmas treat and much more fun drinking with DS (21) who is currently expert level drinker, as I was at his age.
He bought me a bottle of gin last year and I realised when I was sorting out the drinks shelf that I haven’t even opened it. It is Gin Mare, my favourite. I can’t believe I have overlooked it for the last 12 months which shows how little I indulge.