Moloko Plus
In Anthony Burgess’s 1962 novel, A Clockwork Orange, the Korova Milk Bar dispenses drinks to make one shiver, namely the barbituate-infused Moloko Plus.
- story: Leslie Pariseau
- illustration: Sayada Ramdial
Coquito
In Puerto Rico, the Christmas tradition comes in the form of this eggnog-like rum and coconut milk punch—a symbol of the country’s complex colonial past and present.
- story: Talia Baiocchi
- photo: Daniel Krieger
Clyde Common Eggnog
A tequila- and sherry-spiked eggnog that tastes like the holiday season and drinks like dessert, from Portland's Clyde Common.
- story: Liz Lucking
- photo: Lizzie Munro
Hot Buttered Rhum Cider
This strong, hot, rich drink is shelter from a cold San Francisco night.
- story: Leslie Pariseau
- photo: Ed Anderson
Alexander the Peacemaker
This Russia-meets-Midwest cocktail from Portland's Kachka blends vanilla ice cream with San Francisco’s unpasteurized Nash Kvass and cocoa nib-infused overproof rum.
- story: Leslie Pariseau
Eggnog
While it feigns the role of liquid Christmas confection, this rich mixture of booze, egg, cream and sugar has been responsible (some reading this may even attest) for many a…
- story: Leslie Pariseau
- photo: Daniel Krieger
Wassail
This simple, steamy combination—whose name denotes drunken revelry—of oxidized sherry, tart apple cider and spicy cinnamon is about as iconic as they come.
- story: Leslie Pariseau
- photo: Daniel Krieger
Tom and Jerry
A descendent of Eggnog, the Tom and Jerry was created sometime in the early 19th century, most likely in New England. While a pain-in-the-ass to mix, it's a drink well-worth…
- story: Leslie Pariseau
- photo: Daniel Krieger
Brennan’s Brandy Milk Punch
A mainstay eye-opener cocktail served at New Orleans's "Breakfast at Brennan's"—the original brunch.
- story: Leslie Pariseau