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Thanksgiving cocktails to pair with every course
Looking for some Thanksgiving cocktail ideas to impress your guests? Check out these five options that will add some flair to your Friendsgiving gathering.
The turkey, sides and pies always take center stage at Thanksgiving, whether you’re gathering with friends or family. That doesn’t mean you have to put away your cocktail shaker and pull out a few bottles of wine instead. Cocktails and spirits can certainly have a place at your table, too. And we created Thanksgiving cocktail recipes and pours that perfectly pair with every course to truly mix things up this year.
A before-dinner aperitif recipe
Aperitifs are designed to stimulate your appetite and prepare your stomach for a big meal. They are usually made with different bitters to achieve that. In this late-fall take, Johnnie Walker Black Label meets mint, fresh lemon juice and aromatic bitters – making it perfect for sipping while nibbling on appetizers.
First, a signature serve
Having a festive signature drink is one way to elevate an entire Thanksgiving gathering, while adding a little flair and showing off your own personality. As early guests who want to lend a hand in the kitchen arrive, offer them this pumpkin-take on the classic cobbler cocktail. The earthy pumpkin flavors are the perfect match for the barrel and roasted agave notes in Don Julio Reposado. After the first guests have their drinks, keep the ingredients on hand to mix up another round at any point during the meal.
A cocktail for the main course
In a classic Thanksgiving dinner, you’ll typically find earthy sage flavors with winter vegetables and (of course) turkey with rich gravy. This spiked apple cider plays off those flavors, and thanks to its bitter backbone (and a bit of rum), the taste of sweet maple, apple and lemon will feel balanced alongside your stuffing and mashed potatoes.
A drink with dessert
You can’t have dessert without coffee, especially on Thanksgiving. Instead of breaking out the French press, lean into a classy and sweet treat: an espresso martini. This one features Baileys Original Irish Cream, making it the ideal complement for apple and pumpkin pies.
Step up your serve
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