Is that the distant ring of sleighbells - or perhaps it's just the sound of cocktail glasses clinking?
In any case, Broken Clock is irrefutably a tip-top tipple to get one into the Christmas spirit, and our awfully english vodka was getting into the swing of things somewhat early this year as we helped play host to VIP party planners at an exclusive Christmas Cocktail Soiree at farmers&fletchers city.
This seasonal shindig was a showcase for Graysons iconic venues and included live music, tempting canapes and a selection of snifters for the upcoming winter party season including three bespoke serves made with our characterful english vodka - all expertly served up by the dexterous Mix and Match bar team.
The Cherry Christmas Cooler combined our lingering vodka with cherry brandy and lime, before being lengthened with lemonade while the Winter Mule melded Broken Clock and ginger beer with a splash of crunchy apple.
For those craving a warming dose of hot toddy for the long crisp nights, the mulled apple punch was just what the doctor ordered, made with Broken Clock, traditional ginger wine and sweet spices, served with a cinnamon stick.
And one can toast Christmas with friends and colleagues with these canny concoctions by booking your shindig with the Graysons team - and with venues including The British Library, RAF Museum, Leeds Castle and Silverstone Museum one can look forward to a quintessentially English bash to remember this yuletide season.