christmas drinks

i've recently 

and by "recently"

i mean, "always--but sometimes moreso than others"

again

hit my poor woman stage.

it's the part of life where i accomplish something big

and it takes a little bit of cash to do so.

on that note--i've never really mentioned the fact that i feel like i'm just now learning how to save money.

THANK GOD.

at least i only went through about 20% of my life not saving money.

now i can set myself up for success for the rest of it!

(or as much as possible.)

ANYWAY.

i one day had no money

so i bought a glass of bistro red from a local bistro.

IT WAS AMAZING.

a blend, a good slightly tannic blend

that covers the palate and just tastes good and darn easy tasty.

easy to drink.

amanda,

philip's sister,

bought a box of it for christmas.

we drank it.

A LOT of it.

yum yum!

perfect for the holidays.

celebratory

inexpensive

substantial.

an easy way to be boozy without being a slob. :)

this belgian framboise sure does hit the spot in terms of special drinks.

unlike mixed drinks, it offers an uncomplicated but full flavor.

syrup-y, smooth, raspberry,

hits the tongue full force and leaves you wanting more.

i practically drank a complete 750 mL bottle during a three hour game of tripoly, 

handing off two glasses to philip's dad and sister.

YUM YUM.