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What time is your first alcoholic drink Christmas Day

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Titasaducksarse · 26/11/2025 23:36

In a similar vein to the 'what time do you have Christmas dinner' thread, what time do you have your first alcoholic tipple?

Bucks Fizz with an early brekkie, a mimosa at 11am brunch, Fizz at midday before lunch or are you very restrained until later in the day? Or perhaps do all the aforementioned!

We used to go the whole hog with Bucks Fizz but now we walk mid morning with dog. In more recent years we've not had a first drink until we get to inlaws around 3pm earliest. Partner is heading for his second booze free Christmas too this year.

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yeesh · 27/11/2025 17:58

I have a baileys in my coffee pretty much as soon as I get up 🎄

HollyhockDays · 27/11/2025 18:01

Around lunch. I get a mini champagne and have that with lunch. Then wine in the evening.

OttersMayHaveShifted · 27/11/2025 18:03

It depends who we are spending Christmas with. If it's my side of the family we usually have a Bucks Fizz at present opening time (mid-morning, after breakfast).

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Justputsomeyoghurtonit · 27/11/2025 18:13

Champagne for breakfast. Well bucks fizz, but I like to make the ratio more champagne and significantly less OJ.

Then dog walk.

Then gin and tonic pre nibbles.

BoarBrush · 27/11/2025 19:36

I'll be up at 6ish, 2 or 3 coffees then a beer about 9ish.

OneKeenPeachRaven · 27/11/2025 20:33

Depends who we're with. On one side there will be a nice bottle of champagne available with pressies (say 9-ish). After that alcohol is available for those who want it, so there could be a sherry or mulled wine after a walk; a small glass with a light lunch; cocktail before dinner then wine with the meal. All are optional, no drink is pushed and no-one is judgement for imbibing or not. We might get a bit merry, but no-one goes mad or tends to get lairy or drunk.

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