Thanksgiving is around the corner, and Spec’s is ready to give thanks with a compilation of seasonal sippers that will give your guests another taste to toast! These luscious libations bring festive fall flavors for Turkey Day delights.
Poinsettia
A classic holiday cocktail with cranberry and orange flavors to complement your savory spread!
½ oz orange liqueur
2 oz cranberry juice cocktail, chilled
4 oz sparkling wine
Combine the orange liqueur and cranberry juice cocktail; pour into champagne flute. Top with sparkling wine. Add an orange peel twist for extra kick!
Applejack Rabbit
Another classic cocktail with festive fall flavors!
2 oz applejack, apple brandy or Calvados
¾ oz lemon juice
¾ oz orange juice
½ oz grade B maple syrup
Combine with ice in a cocktail shaker. Shake and strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a cinnamon stick for seasonal spirits!
Pear Tree Martini
The seasonal pear taste in this cocktail is fantastic for fall. Elderflower liqueur, a relatively new addition to craft cocktails, adds extra depth.
1 ½ oz pear vodka
1 ½ oz elderflower liqueur, such as St. Germain
¾ oz lime juice
dash of Angostura Bitters
Combine all the ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake and strain into a cocktail glass. Add a pear slice for a great garnish.
