One fine new year’s eve many moons ago, a handful of friends descended upon The Deer Mountain Inn in upstate New York, to ring in the new year.  It was a beautiful snowy night, and given the mountainous terrain, this “evening out” was to be quite an adventure.  Evening attire was required, so we got all dolled up before leaving our cabin in the woods.  It being a best friends’ new year’s eve gathering, a mini pre-party celebration was also requisite.

After catching a little buzz, we headed for the Inn, which was already in full swing.  As we bellied up to the bar, an assortment of revelers made way — Eastern Europeans with heavy accents who greeted us strangers most warmly.  When the barkeep asked, “What’ll you have?”  For some strange reason, I was compelled to say, “What he’s having,” as I pointed to a friendly stranger on my right, who laughed, and said, “ah, The White Blur.”

Needless to say, this particular eve turned out to be a most festive occasion, full of crazy memories.  Here now, is the concoction for anyone looking for a white blur (not to be confused with a white-out, which should be experienced on skis and makes for a whole other story).

In a champagne flute:  pour equal parts organic vodka and peppermint schnappes; top with organic champagne.  Enjoy the buzzles (bubbles, buzz and fizz); drink til you drop, responsibly.  Cheers!  May your new year be more than a blur.