In this special St. Nicholas Day episode, Karen and Greg embark on a captivating discussion of the Dutch film “Sint“, a film that twists the traditional Sinterklaas narrative into a terrifying tale of supernatural horror. Join them as they explore the film’s dark origins, its unsettling portrayal of Sinterklaas, and its overall impact on the horror genre.

To add to the festive atmosphere, Karen has chosen the delectable “Nutty St. Nick” cocktail, a perfect blend of festive flavors to accompany their spine-chilling discussion. Listen in and discover the secrets behind this unique cocktail creation.

So, grab your favorite holiday treats, dim the lights, and prepare to be captivated by the chilling tale of “Sint” alongside Karen and Greg.

The recipe that Karen found at daniliciousdishes.com is below.

The Nutty St. Nick Recipe

• 2 oz bourbon
• 1 oz hazelnut liqueur
• 6 oz eggnog
• 1 tbsp milk
• 4-5 dashes walnut bitters (optional)
• 1/8 tsp cinnamon
• 1 dash nutmeg

Instructions:

1. Add all of the ingredients plus ice to a shaker and shake vigorously.
   
2. Pour into glass of choice.
   
3. Garnish with straw and star anise pod.
   
4. Serve and enjoy!
   

A Brief Synopsis: The legendary St Nicholas comes to life under a full moon and terrorizes Amsterdam by trying to kill as many Dutch children as possible at Christmas time.

Some of the topics discussed and highlights of this episode include:

• Karen teaches us all about the Festival of St. Nicholas.
  
• We hear about Karen’s experiences in the red light district of Amsterdam.
  
• We get some facts about Sinterklaas and the Black Petes.
  
• Do you know what an Apostate Bishop is?
  
• Just how much would €50,000 in 2010 money be worth today?
  

Our rating of the film:

This movie was OK. It took us 3 cocktails to get through it.

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