5 Unique Drink Recipes To Recreate For Thanksgiving
As the day of thanksgiving approaches, one would begin thinking of planning a house party, inviting lots of guests and serving tasty food on the eve that leads up to the holiday fest. And on the host’s list of things to do, one of the elements would be arranging for alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks that can be sipped on while celebrating the evening.
It is possible to create cocktails with a contemporary spin or craft mocktails carrying a seasonal touch and there are a number of recipes out there which reimagine drinks providing them a unique finish.
Some of the ingredients that can make an appearance in these recipes are spices like cinnamon and cloves and fruits such as apples and pears, used abundantly during the fall weather. Keeping to the produce and aromatics that are in tune with the season can infuse drinks with a suitably unique touch which compliments the climes outside. Some of these mixes can be prepared by blending unexpected flavour combinations, yet others can be made by combining classic pairings in creative ways.
Read on below to know more about some of the unique alcoholic and non-alcoholic drink recipes that can be recreated to mark thanksgiving this season:
Pumpkin And Maple Iced Latte
Pumpkins can be used widely in soups, salads and punch recipes in the fall weather.
One of the mocktails that can be prepared with the addition of about 30 ml of pumpkin puree is an iced latte infused with flavours of this yellow and orange vegetable and some sweet maple syrup.
The mocktail also contains cold brew coffee such that the pumpkin puree and this aromatic beverage come together in a unique blend. Vanilla extract and nutmeg introduce more depth into the mix.
This drink is completed with a splash of maple syrup for a sweetness that gives the finishing touches to this non-alcoholic drink.
Caramel Apple Pie Mocktail
Another mocktail that can be prepared by combining classic ingredients in an imaginative way is the caramel and apple pie drink. This mix constitutes bringing together 50 ml non-alcoholic apple cider with caramel syrup and 50 ml soda.
The drink is finished off with some cinnamon powder that acts as a spicy and aromatic addition. An apple pie and caramel mocktail can also be adorned with a cinnamon stick or an apple slice for an autumnal touch.
Citrus Sage Spritz
A unique combination of ingredients, grapefruits and lemons come together with the umami and deep flavours of sage in this mocktail. This citrus sage spritz combines 50 ml grapefruit juice and fresh lemon juice with 50 ml club soda and a teaspoon full of sage syrup to prepare a mix of tangy, spicy and sweet flavours.
The drink can be garnished with a grapefruit wedge or a lemon peel to introduce an additional acidity into the mocktail. This recipe is a suitable alternative at a thanksgiving gathering as it can be prepared in large quantities to cater to multiple guests.
Ginger Snap Espresso Martini Cocktail
Combine 30 ml good quality vodka and 30 ml coffee liqueur in this martini cocktail. It brings together two classic flavour pairings with spicy ginger for a creative spin on cocktail ingredients.
The flavours of ginger are introduced in the cocktail with the addition of 15 ml ginger snap syrup which brings in a sharp spiciness into the drink.
This variation of the martini cocktail can also be finished off with a freshly brewed quality espresso that infuses the earthiness of coffee into the mix.
Pomegranate Margarita Cocktail
In a cocktail shaker, mix 60 ml tequila with pomegranate juice, lemon juice and 45 ml triple sec to prepare this margarita cocktail.
The drink can be served in a margarita cocktail glass whose rim has been lined with sugar to introduce a sweet note into an otherwise tangy blend. A pomegranate margarita brings a creative, fruity touch into a classic recipe.
Its deep red hues also make it a suitably festive and aesthetic drink that can be prepared while catering to guests at a party which marks thanksgiving.
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