Brandy

Try floating some fresh strawberries in the punch for a nice presentation.

Here is the perfect present for those who indulge in holiday eggnog  — a mixture of spirit and spice to blend into the Christmas beverage. To make the gift complete, pour it into a beautiful bottle and tie a small nutmeg grater and some whole nutmegs around the neck with a festive ribbon.

Mists are made with crushed ice, similarly to frappés. When made with good Scotch or bourbon they are usually best suited to after-dinner drinking, but might also be enjoyed at other times of day.

Tojo, the bartender at the Glencoe Harbor Club, in Paget, Bermuda, introduced us to this traditional island cocktail.