To start the ‘attitude of gratitude’ holiday off, first, I’d like to express my appreciation to you for reading this blog and for all your interaction on Twitter/Facebook/Comments section and to Beth Whitman (founder of Wanderlust & Lipstick) for the opportunity. Now, on with the tasty Thanksgiving tipples! I’ve rounded up a few favorite Thanksgiving cocktail recipes and gratitude inspirations.
Tanked Turkey: Boozy Turkey Recipes
This is a throwback post from last year, but a lot of people seemed to be entertained by the recipes using bourbon, rum or even tequila to spice up the traditional turkey preparations.
Thanksgiving Cocktails by Alie & Georgia
From the hosts of the new travel + food show Trippin’ Out on the Cooking Channel, Alie & Georgia shared three Thanksgiving cocktail recipes with me: Shoot A Wild Turkey (in photo above, Wild Turkey bourbon, butterscotch schnapps, sweet potatoes, etc), Mrs. B’s Secret (brandy, Frangelico, maple syrup, butter, served hot) and Gin and Cranberry Sauced (gin, cranberry sauce, rosemary, lime, etc). Head HERE for the recipes.
Rachel Maddow’s Thanksgiving Cocktail
As a news junkie, I really like watching the show and just her in general – she’s feisty, funny, wicked smart AND she loves cocktails! She gave a demo last night on her show of the drink she makes for her family on Thanksgiving (lemon, whiskey, apple cider, cinnamon sugar rimmed).
Looks pretty tasty, I just might have to try it out this holiday as well:
10 Delicious Thanksgiving Cocktail Recipes via Liquor.com
The folks who run Liquor.com are a reliable source for all things related to tippling – but especially when it comes to recommending tasty holiday cocktail recipes that aren’t too difficult to pull off. And I am thrilled to see the Tom & Jerry ( a hot, spiked egg nog holiday drink popular in the ’50s-’60s) in the line-up.
Gratitude Tools
Last but not least, all this eating and drinking with family and friends is amazing, but the most important thing about tomorrow is taking time to express gratitude. I don’t know about you, but sometimes I need to strengthen my thankful muscles. Here are 12 inspirational quotes about gratitude and a few helpful tools (a Gratitude iPhone App!): Gratitude Quotes & Tools.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Drink Well,
Lanee
Photo of cocktails courtesy of Cooking Channel.