Spiced Eggnog Coffee

When the snow begins to fall and the world hushes under its icy blanket, two figures convene in secret. By the dim glow of a flickering hearth, Santa and Krampus sit across from one another-ancient adversaries forced to cooperate for one night only. The fire crackles as they review their lists, one marking names for gifts, the other marking souls for punishment. Between them, a steaming chalice of Gruesome Brew’s Spiced Eggnog-a heady blend of creamy holiday sweetness and devilish spice-keeps the peace for now. As Santa speaks of goodwill and wonder, Krampus grins, his claws drumming on the wooden table. “Balance, old friend,” he hisses, “for every joy, a little fear.” The old man sighs, lifts his mug, and takes a long, deliberate sip. The cinnamon and nutmeg swirl like holiday magic and brimstone in equal measure. Tonight, their truce is held together by this very brew-a potion of opposing forces, where warmth meets wickedness and no sip is quite the same twice. Come Christmas Eve, as