David Wondrich is a well known cocktail historian and in this video he sets about rustling up some wonderful Christmas cocktails.
Taking recipes from Jerry Thomas'How to Make Drinks, Wondrich makes eggnog, a blue blazer, a brandy crusta and a sherry cobbler.
The video is a real look at the history of alcohol in America and were some of the recipes originated.
The book is available for free to U.S users of Google Playand the video shows you all the steps you need to follow to make some great Christmas day cocktails.
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