Camphor and Carols

Instead of spending the past two weeks downing rum-laced eggnog and doing things to land me firmly on Santa’s Naughty list, I’ve been clutching a bottle of Buckley’s and croaking like a frog. Although my fingers were unaffected by the laryngitis, my brain wasn’t so lucky. Under the circumstances I thought it best not to post.

I’ve done plenty of field research lately, and believe me – the good people at Buckley’s are right. It tastes awful. And it works. I’m not sure if it’s the camphor or simply knowing that if I coughed again I’d be subjected to another swig, but it got me through ten days of voiceless frustratiaon and sore ribs.

In celebration of my returning health, I thought I’d post a beverage so far from the Buckley’s secret mixture it would make me forget. So grab a cup, clear your throats and get ready to go a-wassailing among the leaves so green. This isn’t hot mulled wine, but after one or two you won’t care.

Clear Your Throat Caroling Coffee
Printable recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup strong coffee
• 1/2 oz. Franglelico
• 1/2 oz. Grand Marnier
• 1/2 oz. Bailey’s Irish Cream
• whipped cream
• cocoa

Instructions

1. Add liqueur to the coffee and stir.
2. Top with whipped cream.
3. Dust with cocoa. Drink.
4. Repeat as needed. Sing as desired.