Holiday Cheer

Hello Drinkers, prayers and lovers. With the Holidays here, I know I've been slacking on the tracking of my life progress, but rest assured, I have drinking, praying and loving more than ever. Why, just the other day, I tried to be the life of the party by bringing a bottle of champagne for a midnight toast. Apparently midnight toasts don't mean as much to people when the following day is a casual Saturday and not a national holiday.
Still, speaking of champagne and Holiday cheer, I was asked earlier what punch I was going to concoct for the Tshuma family Holiday spread. With only a few days to plan, I meditated on it this afternoon and decided I would make a punch bowl full of French 75s.
This cocktail, folks, isn't for the weak, which is why I'm choosing this joyous occasion to spike my family's Christmas with it. The simple blend of gin, champagne, lemon juice and simple syrup is so delicate, even the slightest variation in the recipe can result in an undrinkable mess. My family is sure to be pleased with the outcome (and after eggnoggate of 2005, I need to redeem myself).
I'm sure by now you are asking yourself "Why this? Why now? Why this cocktail?" in your best Meredith Grey voice. The answer to those questions, ladies and gents, is that I'm raising the stakes. After a couple of weeks of finding myself, I'm no closer than I was when I began this journey. The me I'm looking for is still out there, and I'm thinking a little class in a glass will point me in the right direction.
Have a great Holiday week, and stay tuned for more Holiday recipes later in the week. J'arrive!