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Before the jack-o'-lanterns have even hit the trash cans, it seems like some Atlantans already have the winter holidays on their minds. For Spirits, that means spiked egg nog and lots of it. But this year we're in the mood for something new. Thank goodness for a recipe we received courtesy of Christopher B. Willis, executive chef at Posh Restaurant & Supper Club (730 11th St. N.W., Washington, D.C.). His version goes nutty, literally, with Castries Peanut Rum Creme. Other boozy ingredients include Grand Marnier and Remy Martin.

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Courtesy of Castries (ENLARGE)
Castries Egg Nog puts a nutty twist on the traditional holiday drink.
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Love Samuel Smith beer? Spotted Dog (30 North Ave., Atlanta) spotlights the brew at a special beer dinner on Nov. 6. Consulting Chef Shaun Doty pairs Samuel Smith beers with an all-inclusive five-course dinner. Guests shell out $35 plus tax and tip for the experience. Reservations must be made by calling 404-347-7337 or e-mailing info@dereklawfordpubs.com. Make sure and type "Samuel Smith beer dinner" in the e-mail subject line.

BEER EDUCATION

Speaking of hops and barley, Atkins Park restaurants (5820 S. Vickery St., Cumming, and other locations) continues its Study in Beer series on Nov. 8. This time, it's brews below the Mason-Dixon line. Attendees sample three beers each from the Sweetwater and Terrapin brands. Drinkers tip back 420, Festive and Georgia Brown from Sweetwater, and Rye Pale Ale, India Brown Ale and Big Hoppy Monster. Meanwhile, chefs will whip up some noshes to go with the beer. Tickets are $25 each, and space is limited to 25 people at each restaurant. Contact one of the three Atkins Park locations for more information or log onto www.atkinspark.com.

IN THE DRINK

Castries Egg Nog

1 dozen eggs

2 cups sugar

1 pint of Castries Peanut Rum Creme

1/4 pint Grand Marnier

1/4 pint Remy Martin 1738

3 pints milk (do not use less than 2 percent)

1 pint heavy cream

1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

Separate eggs and combine yolks with sugar. Combine egg yolk mixture with remaining ingredients except egg whites and nutmeg. Beat egg whites until foamy and use to top mixture or each individual drinks. Sprinkle nutmeg to garnish.