“Home Alone” is my favorite movie, period, not just during the holiday season. So, when the holidays come around, there’s no better way to really go the extra mile but to make food and drinks fitting for the best movie ever.
I’ve done this for the last few years, but I like to add new co*cktail recipes to my menu each time. Here’s what we’ve got:
co*ckTAILS
The South Bend Shovel Slayer.Look out! You’re going to need a stiff co*cktail while you pack your suitcase (with toilet paper and water) for Paris and dodge the window to avoid the South Bend Shovel Slayer. Mix this up before he turns you into a mummy:
- 1-ounce orange vodka (I like Three Olives or Stolichnaya)
- 1.5 ounces of cranberry juice
- Serve over ice
- Top with soda water
- Garnish with an orange twist
The Uncle Frank.Between that awful wake-up call and forgetting his reading glasses, Uncle Frank needs a first-class co*cktail.
- A glass of authentic champagne
- Pour into crystal champagne flute, to the rim (“Fill it up! Please!”)
- Serve with shrimp co*cktail
The Wet Bandit.It wouldn’t be right if we left out the Wet Bandits, and this mocktail is perfect for those who keep leaving the faucets on everywhere they go.
- 1/2 c Health-Ade Jalapeno Kiwi Cucumber Kombucha
- Top with soda water
- Squeeze of lime wedge
- Agave nectar, to taste
- Shake and serve over ice
Duncan’s Toy Chest.Mr. Duncan has got to be the sweetest man in New York City, so his place of business needs a festive co*cktail to match.
- 1 ounce of pear vodka
- 1/2 cup apple cider (I’m using the pre-made stuff from Trader Joe’s)
- Serve over ice
- Top with soda water (optional, to cut the sweetness)
- Garnish with a cinnamon stick and/or frozen cranberries
The Fuller.“Fuller, go easy on the Pepsi!” It’s 2020, and I knew Fuller could bring a stiff drink to the table and not care if he pisses the bed.
- 1-ounce rum of your choice
- Serve over ice
- Top with Pepsi
- Garnish with a maraschino cherry
The Les Encompetente.“Kevin, you’re what the French call ‘les encompetente’.” Well, Lenny, that might be true, but we’re making a co*cktail to celebrate anything French because we’ve been stuck inside for 9 months.
- 1-ounce gin of your choice
- 1/2 tb Cointreau
- Squeeze of blood orange slice
- Top with sparkling wine
- Garnish with blood orange slice
The Tarantula.Should we feed Buzz’s Tarantula before heading to Paris? Nah, he just ate a whole load of mice guts, he should be good.
- 1oz vodka of your choice
- Top with lemon-lime soda
- Splash of grenadine
- Pomegrate seeds for garnish
- Serve over ice
The Sticky Bandit.In “Home Alone 2,” the Wet Bandits rebrand themselves into the Sticky Bandits as they rob change from Salvation Army buckets. It’s creativity that should be rewarded with a festive martini!
- 1oz marshmallow vodka*
- 1oz chocolate liqueur
- Splash of half and half or nut milk of your choice
- Shake and serve in a martini glass
*If you can’t find marshmallow vodka, go for vanilla or peppermint!
Kevin’s NYC Hot Chocolate.The scene where Kevin and the Pigeon Lady are listening to music on Christmas Eve is one of my favorites in “Home Alone 2”, so I wanted to include a decadent non-alcoholic option in this year’s list. You know, for the kids. This one is really what you make it, but here are some ideas:
- Add vanilla and/or cinnamon to your traditional hot chocolate mix
- Usesalted caramel hot chocolatemix
- Top with marshmallows, whipped cream, crush peppermints, chocolate chips, you name it!
- Optional: add 1-ounce of cinnamon liqueur or marshmallow vodka.
If you like themed co*cktails, check out my Etsy Shop! I’ve got an instant download that includes 10 themed drinks for the holidays, and it comes with the recipes + instructions. You can even use the files to cut + paste for your own menu!
MAIN BITES
“This is my house” Mac n Cheese.We’re going to need sustenance to protect the McAllister mansion from the Wet Bandits all night — good thing we ventured to the grocery with coupons for the frozen mac n cheese… Okay, so we’re making it from scratch usingthis recipe, only I’m going for swirly noodles over the shells.
A Cheese Pizza “Just for me”.It’s annoying that out of 10 pizzas, there was only ONE plain cheese pizza, and well, Buzz ate it and “If you want any, somebody’s gonna have to barf it all up.” No, Buzz, we will order our own damn pizza from Little Nero’s. Ok, but really, I found a recipe for theLittle Nero’s cheese pizza.
DESSERT
The Filthy Animal Sundae.“One scoop? Make it two, I’m not driving.” Kevin loves a decadent sundae, and well, so does Blanche. Feel free to go all out with this one while you watch “Angels With Filthy Souls”.
- 2 scoops (or more) of your favorite ice cream. I go for Trader Joe’s Jingle Jangle and Joe-Joe’s Neapolitan; 1 scoop of each
- Top with hot fudge and whipped cream
- Pile on any other toppings of your choice (I’m slapping a few Christmas cookies on mine)
“Guys, I’m eating junk and watching rubbish! You better come out and stop me!”
And there you have it! I have a ton of other ideas for themed co*cktails, so we can make this a tradition. Let me know if you guys try any — the South Bend Shovel Slayer has been a hit year after year!
Cheers!
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