On the 4th day of Christmas: Plan a signature Christmas drink

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Posted on : 16-12-2009 | By : Cindy | In : Celebrations, Drinks

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Perhaps more than Christmas food, it’s the drinks that conjure the best Christmas memories. There was the wild year where a bunch of us each had to concoct a, mostly lethal, drink from a motley assortment of spirits, juice and mixes, then give it an imaginative name. Please note: Nutritionchic does not endorse this sort of degenerative behaviour! Then there was the Christmas in Western Australia, complete with swarms of flies, where we blended pineapple juice with tropical fruit and a splash of Midori – yum.

The past few years, back in New Zealand, I’ve discovered elderflower cordial. Made with elderflowers from the South Island and a whole heap of sugar, it’s delicious and very special. I mix it with chilled water – flat or sparkling – which adds no extra kilojoules. It’s become our signature Christmas drink, and without any alcohol the whole family can enjoy it. If you can find a bottle, give it a go. I’m sure you’ll love it.

PS: My son’s 4th day of xmas art…

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