If you happen to be in Indiana or Illinois, 'Dirty Helen' beer is wonderful stuff. Nothing at all like the usual American gnat's-wee. If at home by a roaring fire, Disaronno on ice in copious quantities is very effective at keeping the cold out. The recommended fallback is either 1:1 Pimm's and lemonade or a large glass of Taylor's 10-year-old port.