One week left until my Dry January ends.  But when I spotted this moody-looking cocktail, it looked like the perfect thing for the end of winter.  And just because I can’t enjoy it, doesn’t mean you shouldn’t.

I crossed the halfway mark on Dry January yesterday.  Kyle, however, is doing Damp January .  Instead of full sobriety, Damp January involves cutting back on alcohol consumption.

This year, I decided that I would embrace Dry January.  I was a non-drinker for most of my 20s, so it surprised me how reflexively I order a cocktail now.  Want to meet up with a friend?  Cocktails.  Want to kill 20-minutes before dinner?  Cocktails.  It seemed like a good time to take a bit of a break.

Ah, the joys of hot cocktail season.  Just grab a steaming, cozy cup of cheer and a good book and enjoy a little break from the hustle and bustle of life.  And today’s hot cocktail contains one of my favorite things, chai tea.

God Bless, Camille Styles.  She always knows just how to make the season bright.  And today, she is lighting up my holiday with a boozy peppermint hot chocolate that’s perfect for Christmas morning (with virgin cocoas for the kids).