They have a lot of creative cocktails on there.ġ ounces brown sugar syrup (recipe below) I got this one from the Woodford Reserve website. When I saw this drink I thought it was the perfect sophisticated fall bourbon drink. We went apple picking with the kids in Virginia a little over a week ago. The next drink is for the going the fall apple route. To serve, pour into glasses over ice and garnish with an orange peel. Let cool completely, then combine with the bourbon in a pitcher. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring, until the sugar dissolves and cranberries start to pop, about 5 minutes.

The recipe makes a lot so you may want to cut it in half unless you have a lot of Bourbon drinkers.Ĭombine the cranberries, orange juice, sugar and cinnamon sticks in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. This drink I found on the Food Network from Nancy Fuller. The first drink I would suggest is a Bourbon Cranberry Cocktail. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your families! The three cocktails I recommend are below. We usually get some of the newly released Beaujolais Nouveau from France, or a California Pinot Noir to serve with our turkey (usually cook one on the Weber grill and deep fry one). As I mentioned above, also think also about what you will serve to drink with the big meal. Your menu should definitely drive the cocktails. Obviously Bourbon Bill is planning on serving bourbon cocktails but there are also plenty of cocktail recipes out there using rum, vodka or another liquor. The Elijah Craig at 94 proof is just a little higher proof than the Buffalo Trace at 90. They suggested Buffalo Trace and Elijah Craig. They said the spice in both bourbons will play well with the Thanksgiving flavors. I asked the guys at Hi-Time Wine Cellars what bourbon they would use in a fall cocktail. A common theme among the cocktails I’ve found is What I have found is cranberries, cinnamon, and apple cider. I have been pouring over internet sites to find some fun drinks. While we traditionally serve wine during the Thanksgiving meal (I recommend a nice pinot noir – a light red pairs well with turkey), bourbon cocktails are a great way to start your Thanksgiving gathering. I was asked by my sister-in-law Cheryl to come up with a couple fun cocktails for Thanksgiving Day at their house.

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