Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and let’s be honest – it isn’t just about the turkey and gravy anymore! While Thanksgiving is a great time to gather around the table with family, Friendsgiving has quickly become a popular tradition in recent years. It’s the perfect occasion to chow down, raise a glass and toast to the people who always have your back. So, give your friends something to really be thankful for this year with these delicious, fall-inspired cocktails. As long as the drinks are flowing, your Friendsgiving is sure to be a hit!
Toasted Pumpkin Pie Colada
Pumpkin? Check. Pie? Check. Booze? Check. Everything you need for a Friendsgiving feast! What more could you ask for?
Ingredients:
3 oz (90 ml) Master of Mixes Piña Colada Mixer
1 oz (30 ml) cinnamon whiskey
1 oz (30 ml) Pumpkin Real
Directions:
Combine ingredients in a Boston glass filled with ice.
Shake and strain into chilled glass.
Suggested Garnish:
Graham cracker crumb rim, grated nutmeg
Cranberry Cobbler Mule
Break out the cranberries beyond the dinner plate this year with this deliciously refreshing mule!
Ingredients:
1 oz (30 ml) Master of Mixes Cosmopolitan Mixer
2 oz (60 ml) Master of Mixes Margarita Mixer
1 oz (30 ml) vodka
Fill with ginger beer
Directions:
Build ingredients in order in glass filled with ice.
Stir and serve.
Suggested Garnish:
Lemon, apple slices
Spiked Apple Cider
With its spicy and seasonal flavors, this cider is perfect alongside any dessert lineup! Enjoy it hot or cold.
Ingredients:
.25 oz (7 ml) Master of Mixes Single Pressed Lemon Juice
.5 oz (15 ml) Master of Mixes Triple Sec
1.5 oz apple vodka
Hot apple cider
Directions:
Build all ingredients in specialty coffee mug.
Fill with hot apple cider.
Stir.
Suggested Garnish:
Apple peel, cinnamon stick, cinnamon sugar rim
Cinnamon Old Fashioned
A simple, yet elegant cocktail that puts a seasonal twist on a traditional favorite.
Ingredients:
0.5 oz (15 ml) Master of Mixes Agave Nectar
2 oz cinnamon whiskey
1 orange slice
1 Luxardo cherry
Dash chocolate bitters
Directions:
Muddle fruit in the bottom of the glass and fill with crushed ice.
Pour other ingredients over top of ice.
Stir to lift fruit off of the bottom of the glass.
Suggested Garnish:
Fresh orange, Luxardo cherry
Hot Apple Pie
A boozy upgrade of your favorite fall pie is the perfect starter for any Friendsgiving!
Ingredients:
3 oz (90 ml) Master of Mixes Sour Apple Martini Mixer
1.5 oz vodka
.5 oz Goldschlager
Directions:
Combine ingredients in a mixing glass filled with ice.
Shake and strain into chilled glass.
Garnish and serve.
Suggested Garnish:
Cherry
