Thanksgiving Cocktail Recipes

dianaheather | 10:10 am | October 29, 2008 | Celebrations.com

When entertaining this Thanksgiving, consider serving a special sampling of cocktails that commemorate the season and enhance the flavors of Thanksgiving dinner. Sage, a common spice in Thanksgiving stuffing, also makes for a great flavor in mojitos. Hazelnut, a wintry flavor, adds a delicious touch to cider. Check out these delicious ideas for  Thanksgiving cocktails.

Sage Mojito

 

• juice of 1 lime
• 2 mint leaves
• 2 sage leaves
• 1 sage sprig (for garnish)
• 1 oz. syrup (recipe below)
• 2 oz. light rum
• Club Soda

Directions

• To Make Syrup: combine equal amounts of sugar and water in a small saucepan. Heat until boiling and sugar has dissolved. Cool and transfer into a cruet or bottle.
• Add juice, mint, sage and syrup into a tall glass. Crush mint and sage using a muddler. Fill cocktail glass with crushed ice and add rum. Fill remainder of glass with club soda and stir. Garnish with a sage sprig.

Hazelnut Cider

 

Ingredients

• 1 gallon apple cider
• 2 pears, cut into wedges
• 4 cinnamon sticks
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• Franjelico Liqueur

Directions

• Place cider, pears, cinnamon sticks and ginger in a large pot. Bring to boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes.
• Using a slotted spoon, remove the cinnamon sticks.
• Serve cider in the pot over a low flame so guests can serve themselves a hot drink.
• Set a bottle of Franjelico nearby for adults to enhance their drinks.