Welcome to the December edition of our Monthly Pub Quiz! The holiday season is the perfect time to indulge in rich, warming, and spiced cocktails. From Eggnog to Mulled Wine, these drinks are made to bring comfort and cheer. How well do you know your seasonal sips? Let’s find out!

🌟 How It Works:

• Answer the 10 multiple-choice questions below.
  
  
• No peeking! The correct answers (and fun facts) are listed at the end of the quiz.
  
  
• Grab your favorite drink, play along, and challenge your friends!
  
  

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Holiday & Winter Cocktails Quiz: 10 Questions

1. Which spirit is traditionally used in classic Eggnog?
   A) Rum
   B) Whiskey
   C) Brandy
   D) Any of the above
   
   
2. Which warm cocktail is known for helping soothe colds and winter chills?
   A) Mulled Wine
   B) Hot Toddy
   C) Irish Coffee
   D) Tom & Jerry
   
   
3. Which spice is commonly used in Mulled Wine?
   A) Cumin
   B) Nutmeg
   C) Cloves
   D) Oregano
   
   
4. What two liquors are used in a traditional Hot Buttered Rum?
   A) Dark rum and brandy
   B) Dark rum and whiskey
   C) Dark rum and butter
   D) Only dark rum
   
   
5. The classic “Tom & Jerry” cocktail is similar to which other holiday drink?
   A) Mulled Wine
   B) Eggnog
   C) Irish Coffee
   D) Hot Buttered Rum
   
   
6. Which ingredient gives Irish Coffee its creamy top layer?
   A) Frothed milk
   B) Whipped cream
   C) Baileys Irish Cream
   D) Egg white
   
   
7. Glogg is a Scandinavian version of which holiday cocktail?
   A) Hot Toddy
   B) Eggnog
   C) Mulled Wine
   D) Irish Coffee
   
   
8. Which classic winter drink is made with peppermint schnapps and hot chocolate?
   A) White Russian
   B) Peppermint Patty
   C) Snowball
   D) Candy Cane Martini
   
   
9. Coquito is a traditional holiday drink from which place?
   A) Cuba
   B) Puerto Rico
   C) Dominican Republic
   D) Brazil
   
   
10. Which of these cocktails is often served with a cinnamon stick garnish?
    A) Eggnog
    B) Mulled Wine
    C) Hot Toddy
    D) All of the above
    
    

🍹 Answers & Fun Facts 🍹

1. D) Any of the above
   Eggnog is traditionally made with rum, but whiskey and brandy are also common choices—sometimes even a mix of all three!
   
   
2. B) Hot Toddy
   The Hot Toddy, made with whiskey, honey, lemon, and hot water, is often enjoyed as a soothing remedy for colds and chilly nights.
   
   
3. C) Cloves
   Mulled Wine is a festive favorite, often infused with cloves, cinnamon, star anise, and citrus for a warm, spiced flavor.
   
   
4. D) Only dark rum
   Hot Buttered Rum is a rich winter drink made with dark rum, butter, sugar, and warm spices.
   
   
5. B) Eggnog
   The Tom & Jerry is a warm variation of Eggnog, made with a batter of eggs, sugar, and spices mixed with hot milk and spirits.
   
   
6. B) Whipped cream
   A proper Irish Coffee has a layer of lightly whipped cream floating on top—no stirring allowed!
   
   
7. C) Mulled Wine
   Glogg is a Scandinavian version of Mulled Wine, often made with red wine, spices, and sometimes additional spirits like aquavit or brandy.
   
   
8. B) Peppermint Patty
   The Peppermint Patty is a cozy winter drink made with hot chocolate and peppermint schnapps, topped with whipped cream.
   
   
9. B) Puerto Rico
   Coquito is a beloved Puerto Rican Christmas drink, and families often have their own closely guarded recipes passed down through generations.
   
   
10. D) All of the above
    Cinnamon sticks are a classic garnish for many holiday drinks, including Eggnog, Mulled Wine, and Hot Toddies.

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We hope you enjoyed this month’s Worthington’s Bar Pub Quiz! Whether you aced it or learned something new, we’d love to hear from you—drop your score in the comments or share your results on Instagram!

📅 Next month’s theme: Mocktails & Low-ABV Drinks — so stay tuned!

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🥂 See you next month for another round!