I couldn’t help but wonder… was the real secret to surviving the holidays not perfect wrapping paper or matching pajamas, but a really good cocktail?
Before the first Mariah Carey note hits the radio and the family group text starts buzzing with plans, expectations, and mildly chaotic energy, I’m setting myself up with a little seasonal sanity in book form. Yule Need a Drink landed in my hands at exactly the right moment. It’s cheeky, clever, and just the kind of companion I’ll reach for when the season starts to sparkle a little too brightly.
This isn’t your grandmother’s cocktail book. It’s smart and sassy, and just self-aware enough to admit that sometimes the only way to keep spirits bright is to literally keep spirits in your glass. With more than one hundred recipes, it offers a drink for every moment December will throw our way. I can already picture myself stirring something cinnamon-spiced while gracefully sidestepping questions about life choices, parenting, and relationship status.
The humor walks that perfect line between cozy and bold, the way good company does. A few of the jokes lean a little extra, but then again so does the holiday season. And honestly, that’s part of the charm. If you like your festivities with a twist of wit and a splash of bourbon, Yule Need a Drink is about to become the best thing on your bar cart.
From my nightstand to yours,
Thank you to Cider Mill Press for providing this book for review consideration via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.
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