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Thanksgiving Cocktails

November 21, 2011 by 3 Comments

I don’t know about you but I love Cocktails. Thanksgiving is one of those days where I love to plan out some good spirits to enjoy throughout the day. Since I’ve already shared my Thanskgiving Must Haves with you, I wanted to share my cocktail menu!

As always, wake-up time requires some good coffee! I’ll probably get out my french press and enjoy some delicious Kona Coffee that I picked up a few weeks ago. Who knows, maybe some Baileys will find its way into my mug? :)

Next up…Blood Orange Mimosas. All morning long. Our favorite thing to do is watch the parade while sipping on Mimosas! I just fill the champagne glass up 2/3 of the way with champagne, and top it off with a little bit of freshly squeezed Blood Orange juice. You don’t want to dilute the champagne too much, lol. Then I garnish with a slice of a Blood Orange.

This year we will have two featured cocktails, all from the wonderful Sunny Anderson! I’ve tasted these cocktails at her Sliders Party at the Atlantic City Food and Wine Festival, and they were out of this world!

Sunny’s Brooklyn Iced Tea

Ingredients

  • 6 ounces limoncello (recommended: Toschi Italian Lemon Liqueur)
  • 3 ounces dark rum
  • 3 ounces tequila
  • 1 (24-ounce) bottle sweetened iced tea
  • Ice
  • Lemon slices, to garnish

Directions

Pour the limoncello, rum, tequila and tea into a pitcher filled with ice and stir vigorously. Serve in ice filled highball glasses with a straw. Garnish with a lemon slice on the rim.

My tip – I like to freeze some lemon slices and then throw one in – it not only gives it some great flavor, but keeps it cold without watering it down!

Mr. Curly Fry is a HUGE fan of this cocktail. It’s his absolute favorite. So I knew I had to make it for Thanksgiving. I enjoy it very much myself. Since this is definitely a One Curly Fry Fave, we always keep these ingredients on hand!

Bourbon Cider Twist

Ingredients

  • 3 cups apple cider
  • 8 ounces (1 cup) bourbon
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • Lime wedges, for garnish
  • Ice, as needed

Directions

Add the apple cider, bourbon, and the lime juice to a pitcher and stir. Pour over ice. Serve with a lime wedge.

I had this cocktail at the latest Sliders party and it was delicious! I knew it definitely had to make the cut for the Thanksgiving Cocktails!! I’ll probably freeze a few lime wedges for the garnish!

What Cocktails are making their way to your Thanksgiving table this year?

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My Thanksgiving Must Haves for 2011

November 18, 2011 by 2 Comments

Am I the only one that can’t believe Thanksgiving is less than one week away? Where has the time gone?! I just honestly can’t believe that we’re past the middle of November! There is already so much holiday stuff up, but after Thanksgiving it just all gets out of hand. I really enjoyed the holidays when I owned a house, but it’s a bit depressing now that I’m in a small apartment. All we really put up is a Charlie Brown Tree.

But in the spirit of the upcoming holiday, I wanted to share my Thanksgiving Must Haves (in no particular order) from everyone’s favorite store, Williams-Sonoma!

Spiced Pecan Pumpkin Spice Quick Bread Mix

I absolutely love Spiced Pecan Pumpkin Spice Quick Bread. It’s so easy to make and it makes a delicious breakfast for early on Thanksgiving morning after you throw the turkey in the stove.

Made with fresh pecans and an aromatic blend of spices, this mix makes an autumn classic easy to prepare. The quick bread emerges golden brown from the oven, ready to slice and serve warm with butter or jam.

 

Fall Piecrust Cutters

There’s a new item available for Bakers, and they are super cute! The Fall Piecrust Cutters come in a set of four including a Leaf, Pumpkin, Turkey and Acorn.

These cutters are an easy way to create piecrusts with decorative appeal – without overhandling your dough. Just press firmly to cut the edges, and then depress the spring to release delicate shapes embossed with fine detail.

Layer the shapes on top of a pie, or use the cutters to make cutout patterns in a pie’s top crust. This is the perfect decoration for your Apple & Pumpkin Pie!

iSi Gourmet Whip

Thanksgiving Dessert always involves Pie at my house! So the iSi Gourmet Whip is the perfect addition to your arsenal! Don’t buy any of that Cool Whip, Reddi Whip, or Whipped Topping. Make your own!

Dispense whip cream, soft cheeses and buttercream frostings in seconds with this powerful tool. Three different dispenser nozzles let you add a decorative flourish for garnishes, cake toppings and festive borders.

Crafted of dishwasher-safe brushed stainless steel. I love when things are dishwasher-safe! I don’t want to stand around and do dishes all night!

I love that you can dispense buttercream frosting out of this! I’ll definitely get my moneys worth!

Microplane Herb Mill

I love to make an Herb Butter to put all over the Turkey before it goes into the oven. So instead of having to stand there and chop up all of the herbs, this handy Microplane Herb Mill will save me time. And I can use it throughout the year!

Place mint, oregano, sage and other fresh green leafy herbs in this mill, then just twist the handle – the ultra-sharp scissoring blades quickly mince even large quantities of herbs for flavorful salad dressings, sauces and more.

And…it’s dishwasher-safe!

Acorn Twine Holder

I don’t know about you, but whenever I need Twine to tie up a Turkey or a Chicken, I can’t seem to remember where I put it. This super cute Acorn Twine Holder would solve my problem.

Borrowing the autumnal shape of an acorn, our Italian-made polished alder-wood holder keeps twine handy for kitchen and household tasks. It comes with a ball of sturdy linen twine that won’t turn brown or char in a hot oven.

 

 

 

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