Thanksgiving can be a bit of a nostalgic time with the usual, hardy dishes and the ritual of preparing and sharing a meal with those who matter most to us. Surrounded by familiarity, we finally get a chance to relax, unwind and appreciate those around us -- add some classic cocktails worth giving thanks for into the mix and life couldn't get much better!
Cape Cod Mule
Ingredients:
2 oz. Tito’s Vodka
2 oz. Cranberry juice
4 oz. Barritt’s Ginger Beer
Lime wedge
Directions:
Combine vodka, cranberry juice and Barritt’s Ginger Beer into an ice filled copper mug. Garnish with lime wedge.
Rum Berry Cocktail via Kitchen Sanctuary
3 oz. Spiced rum
17 oz. Pomegranate juice
1 oz. Triple sec
8 oz. Barritt's Ginger Beer
2 cups Mixed berries
Fresh thyme
Directions:
Stir spiced rum, pomegranate juice, triple sec and Barritt's Ginger Beer in a large jug. Fill four to six glasses with frozen berries halfway and top with the cocktail. Garnish with fresh berries and a sprig of fresh thyme.
Johnny Apple Mule
Ingredients:
2 oz. Rye whiskey
2 oz. Apple cider
2-4 oz. Barritt’s Ginger Beer
Directions:
Shake rye whiskey and apple cider in a cocktail shaker. Strain into an ice-filled glass and top with Barritt’s Ginger Beer. Garnish with a lemon slice.
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