Aren’t you super tired of hearing about large Thanksgiving dinners with turkey, stuffing, gravy, pumpkin pie and more laid out on the table while here in India, you most probably never get to taste any of that? Well, since the day of being thankful will be soon upon us, we’re bringing the feast to your cocktails!
Pumpkin Pie Shot
Thanksgiving is synonymous with pumpkin pie, if there’s a Thanksgiving without this iconic dessert, I don’t want to hear about it. That’s why this fun twist on the pie is on top of the list. Any and every person with a sweet tooth is going to thank you forever.
What you’ll need:
- 15 ml Irish cream
- 15 ml amaretto
- 15 ml cinnamon schnapps
Instructions:
- Add all ingredients into a shot glass
- Stir and serve
Brandy Milk Punch
A unique twist on milk, the Brandy Milk Punch is what all our Thanksgiving dreams are made of. There’s milk and brandy to keep you warm, and vanilla and nutmeg to make it the perfect festive drink.
What you’ll need:
- 60 ml brandy
- 44 ml heavy cream
- 30 ml simple syrup (equal parts water and sugar)
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Freshly grated nutmeg as garnish
Instructions:
- Pour cream, brandy, simple syrup and vanilla extract into a shaker
- Fill the shaker with ice, then shake well for about 30 seconds
- Pour into glass and garnish with nutmeg
Cranberry Old-Fashioned
It wouldn’t quite be Thanksgiving without an ample amount of cranberries, would it? Now what if we told you, we could bring that all into one simple yet decadent cocktail? Well, it’s true, because this old-fashioned is just that and much more. You can thank us later!
What you’ll need:
- 60 ml rye whiskey
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- 1 ½ tsp Cranberry Grenadine
- 1 orange peel
Instructions:
- Muddle the cranberry grenadine, orange peel, and bitters in a low glass
- Pour whiskey and stir
- Add ice to the cocktail and serve
Hot Mulled Cider
This one’s for those of you who happen to be lucky enough to be in a cold climate and want something to warm you up. Apple cider’s known to be a Thanksgiving drink but make it a hot mulled cider and it becomes THE Thanksgiving drink you need. Best part?
What you’ll need:
- 1 ½ cups apple juice or fresh apple cider
- 4 two-inch cinnamon sticks
- 2 oranges (peels and juice)
- 4 cloves
- 6 star anise
Instructions:
- Put all ingredients in a saucepan bring to simmer on a low heat
- Let it simmer for 5-10 minutes
- Pour into glasses and serve
Euphoria
As the name suggests, this is a cocktail to be had after a euphoric Turkey Day meal. If you don’t want that turkey and sage taste to leave your mouth, or just want to taste a slight hint of it with a light drink – Euphoria’s your cocktail. The ingredients may be slightly difficult to source but hey, no good things come easy.
What you’ll need:
- 15 ml simple syrup
- 4 sage leaves
- 30 ml gin
- 30 ml St-Germain liqueur
- 15 ml lemon juice
Instructions:
- Put 3 sage leaves and the simple syrup into a shaker, muddle gently
- Add in the gin, St-Germain and lemon juice and shake till chilled
- Strain into a chilled glass
- Garnish with sage leaf and serve