Easy Thanksgiving Drinks ~2020

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Easy Thanksgiving Drinks ~2020

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We’re inching closer to the Holiday season, which means food, drinks, shopping, and family will be forefront.

However, Holiday socializing rules will be different this year.

But there is absolutely no reason to have some downtime and relax.

Celebrate ourselves for standing tall in the face of this difficult and challenging year.

Have a small gathering, or relax at home, which is recommended this year. Prepare to take this year out with a bang.

Here is a list of easy-to-make cocktails pulled together from different sites to get you started with the festivities.

You will also find traditional drinks that celebrate different cultures.

The season is right for spices and fall flavors, so work the magic.

Cloves, fresh ground cinnamon, cinnamon sticks, nutmeg, pumpkin spice, ginger, apples, and fresh seasonal fruits all complement the fall weather.

Enjoy the season and drinks from the comfort of your home.

Ten cocktails and punches, to make at home these Holidays.

No bartenders needed.

 

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Apple Cranberry Sparkling Punch

Holiday drink made right for your guests.

 

 

Ingredients ~Serves 6

• 3½ Cups  Martinelli’s Sparkling Apple-Cranberry, chilled
• 1 Cup Cranberry Juice
• 7 Cinnamon Sticks
• 1 tsp Whole Cloves
• ½ tsp Ground Nutmeg
• 1½ Cup Orange Juice, chilled
• 1 Cup Vodka, optional

Instructions

In a small saucepan over medium heat, add cranberry juice, 3 cinnamon sticks, cloves and nutmeg. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat and cover.

Let steep for 15 minutes. Strain into a bowl and place in the refrigerator for 15 minutes to cool.

Combine infused cranberry juice, orange juice, Martinelli’s Sparkling Apple-Cranberry, 4 cinnamon sticks, and vodka (if using), in a pitcher filled with ice. Stir to combine and serve. Garnish glasses with a cinnamon stick.

 

Picture/Recipe Martinellis

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Sparkling Fall Sangria

More Holiday drinks to enjoy with guests.

 

 

Ingredients

• 1 bottle red wine (chilled)
• 2 red apples ( with skin, cored and cut into small chunks)
• 1 pear ( with skin, cored and cut into small chunks)
• 2 oranges ( with skin, seeds removed and cut into thin slices)
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 3 cardamom pods (lightly crushed)
• 3 cloves
• 1 bottle sparkling apple cider (chilled)
• 1 can Klarbrunn  Citrus Blend Sparkling water (chilled)

 

Instructions

In a large container combine the wine, all the fruits, and spices

Refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours or up to 1 day

Just before serving add in chilled Klarbrunn Citrus Blend Sparkling Water and sparkling apple cider

 

Picture/Recipe KlarBrunn

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Cinnamon Apple Pie

Get creative with the white wine and spice it up.

 

 

Ingredients

• Stella Rosa Platinum
• Green apples
• A pinch of ground cinnamon
• Juice of 1 lemon
• Cinnamon stick for garnish
• Ice

Instructions

 

Picture/Recipe Stella Rosa Wines

 

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Pama Mimosa

For the bubbly people great bubbles with fruit liqueur.

 

Ingredients

• 2 oz. PAMA pomegranate liqueur
• 1 oz. Fresh Orange Juice
• 2 oz. Champagne

Instructions

Pour ingredients into a Champagne flute.

Picture/Recipe Pama Pomegrante Liqueur

 

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Craving a Beer!

Thanksgiving is never really whole without the traditional turkey, football, or beer. Amber or Brown Ales are popularly recommended with roast turkey.

These beers can complement the caramelized turkey well. Beers generally pair well with similar food flavor backgrounds.

Then there is the beer of choice, your personal favorite that no other beer can touch.

If you’re still craving a fancy holiday beer punch, then here is one.

 

25th Spirit

 

Ingredients

• 1.5 cup Captain Morgan original spiced rum
• 1 -12 oz.  can evaporated mil
• 1 -14 oz. condensed sweetened milk
• 2 cups cream of coconut
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon
• 1/8 tsp nutmeg
• 1 tsp vanilla
• Cinnamon sticks

Instructions

Mix all ingredients in a blender at high speed.

Refrigerate for a minimum of 1 hour.

Shake well before serving.

Serve cold in a small glass. Garnish with cinnamon stick.

 

Picture/Recipe Captain Morgan

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Classic G&T with fresh cut ginger slices

Gin served traditional Japanese style, with elegance and a touch of flavor.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ingredients/Instructions

• Slice ginger into long equal slices

• Fill glass to rim with ice and serve with 6 ginger slices

• Pour tonic over ice and add stirrer

• Pour ROKU into a gin cup at room temperature

• Customer pours into glass

• Stir to balance the elements

Picture/ Recipe Roku Gin

 

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Brandy Cobbler

The Cobbler drink is similar to the desert peach cobbler, and what makes this drink stand out is the fruits.
You can simply go with fresh cut lemon and lime slices or find fresh seasonal fruits to add to your drink.

 

Ingredients

• 1.50 oz. Brandy
• .25 oz. Simple syrup
• Club Soda
• Fresh cut fruits of your choice

 

Instructions

Add Brandy and simple syrup to a glass filled with ice and then top with club soda

Top with fruits

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Huatulco Sun

If Tequila is your drink and you like it a with a touch of Holiday flavor look no further.

 

 

Ingredients

• 1.50 oz. Xicala Mezcal
• Apple soda

 

Instructions

Fill glass with ice

Add Mezcal and top with apple soda

Stir gently

 

Picture/Recipe Xicala Mexcal

 

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Pumpkin Pie Martini

Finally if you’re feeling up to it shake, and build your self the best pumpkin  pie martini ever.

Ingredients

• 4 ounces light cream
• 1/4 cup canned pumpkin
• 3 ounces white chocolate liqueur
• 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon McCormick Pumpkin Pie Spice

Instructions

Recipe/Picture McCormick

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Safe Holidays

Lastly, before you take off to try out some or all the recipes, here is some important information to keep in mind.

According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention everyone can make Thanksgiving safer by following this simple rules.

• Wear a Mask
• Stay at least six feet away from people who do not live with you
• Wash your hands

 

Attending a Gathering

• Bring your own food, drinks, plates, cups, and utensils.
• Wear a mask, and safely store your mask while eating and drinking.
• Avoid going in and out of the areas where food is being prepared or handled, such as in the kitchen.
• Use single-use options, like salad dressing and condiment packets, and disposable items like food containers, plates, and utensils.

 

Hosting a Thanksgiving Gathering

• Have a small outdoor meal with family and friends who live in your community.
• Limit the number of guests.
• Have conversations with guests ahead of time to set expectations for celebrating together.
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces and items between use.
• If celebrating indoors, make sure to open windows.
• Limit the number of people in food preparation areas.
• Have guests bring their own food and drink.
• If sharing food, have one person serve food and use single-use options, like plastic utensils.

For more information please visit www.cdc.gov

 

Have a safe and blessed Thanksgiving.

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