Episode 12: A Very Tipsy Christmas | Holiday Songs About Drinking

Send us Fan MailThis week, we’re raising a glass to the Christmas songs that pair better with a drink. Not the picture-perfect holiday tunes, but the ones born in bars, lounges, casinos, and late nights. Songs with stories behind them and a little spirit in their step.We explore the rowdy origins of “Jingle Bells,” the heartbreak behind “Please Come Home for Christmas,” the Tahoe-lounge roots of “Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer,” the cinematic chaos of “Fairytale of New York,” and the warm ache of John Prine’s “Christmas in Prison.” It’s a look at the real history behind some of the most enduring holiday songs, and why they still hit differently.It’s a holiday playlist built for dim lights, soft music, and a well-made cocktail, the perfect blend of Christmas music history and cozy winter vibes.This Episode’s Cocktail: The Yuletide Old FashionedIngredients • Two ounces bourbon • One bar spoon maple syrup • Two dashes Angostura bitters • One dash black walnut bitters • Orange peel • Cinnamon stickHow to make it Add the bourbon, maple syrup, and bitters to a mixing glass with ice and stir until chilled. Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube. Garnish with an orange peel and a cinnamon stick.Warm. Comforting. Perfect for a holiday toast.If you enjoy the show, share it with a friend and leave a rating.Merry Christmas from Who Ordered the Pie?!Note: This episode is marked explicit due to a brief reference to explicit language from one of the featured songs.Support the showWho Ordered the Pie? a music history podcast with custom cocktail pairings. Show notes, recipes, and extras: WhoOrderedThePie.com Follow: Apple Podcasts • Spotify • YouTube • Instagram