About a year ago, I decided that it was time I learned how to mix a good stiff drink. This happened to coincide with my love for HBO’s Boardwalk Empire (season 2 of which just ended, and…oh my god! You guys need to watch it). Nothing puts a fire in your belly to learn drink mixing like watching a bunch of wise guys wheeling and dealing over illegal liquor. So naturally you’re wondering how great I am at mixing drinks a year from that decision. I will tell you: terrible. Turns out, being a great cocktailer requires a lot of time, money and commitment—none of which are things I possess! Well, actually, I possess a few of them, but never all at once. However, it’s almost Christmas, which means that making a good drink can be not only a skill but also a necessity. Here, then, are my three favourite holiday drinks. Enjoy! Hot Toddy I’m not a rum person, so I prefer the Toddy with Bourbon. Pick your brown liquor, as they say (they don’t say that. I made that up): 1 oz Bourbon (or whatever) 1 tbsp honey 2 tsps fresh