Beaten to the title of "The spirit of Christmas" I hope nobody is offended if we look at the other sort!
Although they both liked a good wine when friends came round, my mother also used to enjoy Advocaat on high days and holidays and the appearance of a bottle in the cupboard was a sign Christmas was on its way. My dad used to signal the arrival of Winter with a Whisky Mac (whisky +green ginger wine)
For me, Christmas means Baileys, I would never drink it at any other time of year, but also green ginger wine (Crabbie's) when I am writing the cards, and of course mulled wine especially with the mince pies.
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I feel like the original 'grinch' as I don't drink alcohol so its just the usual cup of tea for me 
I have never understood the appeal of Bailey's but am prepared give it another try.
I like my fizz (usually, but not exclusively, prosecco) with Creme de Peche or Chambord!
pensionpat I love your answer and I endorse your recommendations with the addition of a glass of Cointreau after the meal
well..I have just been introduced to " jeagermaster" lol no I don't even know how to spell it ...but its sure good 
mixture between buttercup syrup and er,mmm well cough medicine..but as it goes down your throat..mmmmmm...you get that warm feeling. Think the younger ones have it with Red Bull..
maybe next time 
Strictly medicinal of course!
" jagermeister"
of course Daphne
Still tastes good elegran. There was Stone's too, wasn't there? I wonder if that still exists.
Research needed methinks
This seems appropriate at this juncture
Really can't stand Baileys! All that cream. My Christmas treat is a glass of Vin Santo with some cantuccini to dip in it
Can't eat malteasers unfortunately, grannypiper, they contain gluten. I'll have to stick to prosecco!
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