Thanksgiving time is here, and under normal circumstances, family and friends would come together to enjoy a traditional meal and the company of loved ones. But this year is not normal, is it? Maybe we can make it so, if even just by a little bit. Let's enjoy the holiday with those that are closest to us and be thankful that we have them in our lives. We can still share a meal and a fun cocktail too!
Being home for the holiday with a smaller group does provide the opportunity to try different things. There can be less pressure to serve up the traditionally big turkey dinner. How about cooking a few things on the outdoor grill instead? Marinated chicken grilled alongside of a pan of asparagus and red onions is wonderful and easy. A little cranberry sauce on the side adds some tradition. Warm a loaf of bread rubbed with olive oil on the grill too. Serve that with some olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and garlic pepper to dip it in and bada-bing bada-boom – dinner is ready!
Naturally, a festive cocktail can also be served, so why not try something different here too? An interview for the Fallon Post brought a few people together at the Tea Room recently, and afterward a discussion of crafting a Thanksgiving cocktail began. It started with an Apple Pie Margarita cocktail that Lucy and Valerie both saw on a cooking show. Between the three of us, we decided that we should drop the whipped cream and substitute vodka for the tequila. Pretty soon we had substituted most of the original ingredients with our own ideas! The resulting recipe is included below for you.
Rachel, Toni, Scott, Stu, Will, and Lyric were also taste-testers for us and the concoction became “Tea Room approved”. We did realize that the cocktail could be served hot or cold. But we all agreed that for the holiday it should be served cold, martini style to add a little elegance to the day. So now we had to name it. Will and Lyric came up with a few different suggestions and eventually, we came together on a new name: the Fuzzy Pilgrim.
This is the third cocktail recipe that we're crafting at the Tea Room that features the Verdi Local Apple Cinnamon Whiskey and we do hope you enjoy this one too.
Fuzzy Pilgrim Ingredients:
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2 oz. Verdi Local Apple Cinnamon Whiskey
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2 oz. Skyy Vanilla-infused Vodka
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1 oz. Apple Cider
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Ground Cinnamon and Nutmeg
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Orange Zest and Lemon Slice
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Brown Sugar and Lemon Slice for the rim; Cinnamon Stick for the garnish
Preparation:
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Add a scoop of ice to a cocktail shaker.
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Add the liquid ingredients, a sprinkle of cinnamon and nutmeg, the orange zest and a slice of lemon.
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Cover and shake until icy cold. The lemon slice will add nice little bits of lemon into the cocktail.
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Run a second lemon slice around the rim of the martini or coupe glass, then set the rim into a little plate of brown sugar. The glass can then be chilled if desired.
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Strain the shaker's ingredients into the glass and garnish with the cinnamon stick.
Sip and enjoy responsibly... Ciao!
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