Possible Clues:

• Before golf, urge no drink
• Drink, for example prior to backing call for meal
• On reflection, went missing over horse - the one taken at Christmas from local
• For one given award, knocked back drink
• Drink, for example, with medal being returned
• Xmas booze g-g-gone astray!
• Alcoholic drink disappeared, tipped up — around two gallons
• Brandy-based drink
• Creamy holiday beverage
• Seasonal beverage