Baby It's Cold Outside

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Happy Hour: Baby, It's Cold Outside

The weather around the country has been wild.

The weather around the country has been wild. In my neck of the woods, it's been dipping below freezing at night. In fact, the tiny little pond in my backyard (yes, I have a backyard in San Francisco and yes, I know that's practically unheard of) has frozen over! To commemorate this wacky spell of cold weather, I found the perfectly titled drink.

Baby, It's Cold Outside
From Shoana Jenson at Cityline

1 part Vodka
2 parts Xante
Pear nectar/juice

Build over ice in a cocktail glass.
Garnish with a slice of starfruit.

Music

Song of the Day: Leon Redbone/Zooey Deschanel, "Baby It's Cold Outside"

A lot of you are probably braving the crowds and the cold to finish your holiday shopping this weekend, so here's a little musical pick-me-up to get you in the spirit of the season.

A lot of you are probably braving the crowds and the cold to finish your holiday shopping this weekend, so here's a little musical pick-me-up to get you in the spirit of the season. Remember the scene in "Elf" where Zooey Deschanel is singing "Baby It's Cold Outside" in the shower? She also recorded the song for the "Elf" soundtrack as a duet with the legendary Leon Redbone; take a listen below.