If you’re like me and still very much in fall mode, don’t feel pressured to drag out your Christmas tree just yet!
I knew I wanted to write an article featuring a festive holiday drink list, and while I won’t be in the Christmas spirit until after Thanksgiving, I know some people have already started.
“Home Alone” has been my favorite movie, not just my favorite Christmas movie, for as long as I can remember.
I love every part of it: the family chaos, the lore of the South Bend Shovel Slayer, Kevin shopping for his own groceries- all of it.
While John Hughes is typically known for his coming-of-age classics (“The Breakfast Club,” “Sixteen Candles,” “Pretty in Pink,” etc.), his holiday movies are at the top of my list (“Christmas Vacation”).
As a screenwriter, I did a little digging on how Hughes came up with the idea for “Home Alone,” and it turns out it was inspired by his own family trip overseas.
He was making a packing list and thought, what if I left one of my kids at home?
While the original idea didn’t revolve around the Christmas season, Hughes wanted to add a holiday movie to his collection, and having a child home alone during Christmas added emotional weight to the story.
So, if you haven’t watched “Home Alone” (or “Home Alone 2”) in a while, consider adding it to your holiday watch list this year.
The ideas behind my ‘Home Alone’ drink list
Many years ago, I randomly came up with some themed drink ideas while taking a yoga class (I truly cannot focus).
Soon after, I was visiting a dear friend and, for whatever reason, we started talking about how much we love “Home Alone.” I shared my initial themed-drink ideas with her.
She owns a bakery, and we were initially thinking she could use the ideas for a holiday party.
As a former bartender, I love coming up with all sorts of drink ideas, whether for myself or for any kind of gathering.
All of the funny bits about “Home Alone” really lend themselves to a themed party, from the South Bend Shovel Slayer to The Wet Bandits.
*This post includes a free download for paid subscribers: a “Home Alone” drink list, which includes a visual and recipes for 10 themed cocktails.
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