So it is Christmas eve and things are just starting to get festive around here.  The tree is up, refrigerator stocked and cheesy, Christmas carols on repeat!  There are a few more little things to do before we can truly relax but we are getting drunk on the yuletide spirit!  Speaking of drinking, we are having a relaxing, slow day tomorrow with some lovely friends coming over in the evening for a few drinks and some chilled out movie watching.  Food-wise I am expecting a world of leftovers and snacks but we wanted to make it a little special with a holiday cocktail (or two).  Here is what we will be serving – it is a little bit bitter at first sip but it mellows out over time and is really refreshing.  I am also totally in love with the Campari bottle and typeface – you know me, a packaging girl through and through!

Negioroni

45ml Campari

30ml Cinzano Rosso

Thinly peeled rind of one orange

To serve: prosecco, chilled

Combine Campair, Cinzano Rosso and orange peel in a glass filled with ice, top with prosecco and serve.

We wanted to wish you all a wonderful holiday season and a safe trip into the new year.  Thanks so much for visiting and commenting – it really does mean the world to me to have you guys here, listening.  I cannot tell you how much I value each and every one of you and the comments you make.  So, cheers!  Let’s make 2013 the best yet!

Note: Please excuse my dreadful fingernails.  I stupidly got a shellac (for want of a better word) at ProfessioNail in Queen’s Plaza and they put something on my nail that I can NOT get off!!!  They are totally trashed and I now have to wait until they grow out.  Oh well, serves me right for going to a nail bar!  If you value your nails then STAY AWAY!