CHRISTMAS CHEERS

[audio m4a="http://notsomumsy.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/02-Santa-Baby.m4a"][/audio][audio m4a="http://notsomumsy.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/1-02-Santa-Claus-Is-Coming-to-Town.m4a"][/audio][audio m4a="http://notsomumsy.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/08-Christmas-In-Hollis.m4a"][/audio] Coming from a big family, Christmas has always been my favourite holiday but becoming a mama has really taken it next level.  My little guy LOVES "nanta". I mean really loves- talks about him all day, everyday throwing  tantrums when he CAN'T sit on his lap. I know, totally weird. But it means I can already pull out "I'm going to tell Santa" card if he's misbehaving. Gold.

I'm trying a new Christmas cocktail this year: EGGNOGG. I know us Aussies haven't really taken to it because it's so bloody hot at Christmas, but this recipe is served on ice and is absolutely delicious. The soundtrack features a little Kylie Minogue, Jackson 5 and Run DMC  to get you into the festive spirit.

Merry Christmas Mamas! Thank you for joining me on this journey. Hope the big man's good to you and your family. peace & love xo

ICED EGGNOG

1/2 cup (110g) caster sugar

2 cinnamon quills

2 eggs

3/4 cup (185ml) pure (thin) cream

3/4 cup (185ml) milk

100ml each brandy, rum & sherry

Ice cubes

Ground or freshly grated nutmeg, to dust

Place sugar and cinnamon quills in a saucepan with 1/2 cup (125ml) cold water. Stir over low heat until sugar dissolves. Simmer for 1 minute, then remove and cool. Combine 100ml of the syrup in a blender with eggs, cream, milk and alcohol. Pour into cocktail glasses over ice and serve dusted with nutmeg.