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Top 10 Thanksgiving cocktail recipes

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The main rule of thumb for selecting Thanksgiving cocktails should be: does it make you want to curl up by a fire and sip? Then it’s a potential Thanksgiving cocktail. If you want to get even more of a Thanksgiving or autumn feel, think about fall harvest and all the traditional foods of Thanksgiving. Look ... Read the full article →

Almond Grove

Almond Grove cocktail with straw

The Almond Grove cocktail is pure deliciousness. It features the flavors of almond, coconut and cocoa, so it’s almost like an Almond Joy in a glass with a kick – except for the powdered nutmeg garnish, which adds a nice extra spice. This is an ideal drink for sipping along, particularly in the evenings or ... Read the full article →

Ethel Duffy

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The Ethel Duffy cocktail has a distinctly old school feel to it. It uses nothing but creme de menthe, apricot brandy and triple sec in equal parts. Simple, clean and elegant. This is a really nice choice for when you want something slightly sweet. The Ethel Duffy is a great choice for parties, because it’s ... Read the full article →

Flying Tiger

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The Flying Tiger cocktail requires an open mind. After all, orange juice and creme de menthe? That doesn’t sound right. But therein lies the magic of mixology. With vodka diluting the other flavors and Galliano “marrying” them, you can blend these flavors into a drink that works surprisingly well. The orange juice remains the dominant ... Read the full article →

Green Dragon

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Like most gin based drinks, the Green Dragon cocktail can be a bit of an acquired taste. In addition to the juniper/herbal flavor of the gin, the Green Dragon features a touch of creme de menthe, and uses Kummel (an herbal liqueur) and orange bitters as a marrying ingredients to blend those two powerful flavors ... Read the full article →

Absinthe Suissesse

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The myth about absinthe is that it used to have psychotropic properties before everyone banned it, and what’s available now as absinthe isn’t the real thing, because it’s just a spirit. But in truth, absinthe’s former reputation was misleading. It never was anything more than a strong alcoholic drink. Don’t worry, though – it’s still ... Read the full article →

Santa Shot

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The Santa Shot is a gorgeous little red and green layered shot that tastes like a candy cane. It’s Christmas ascetics combined with Christmas flavors, and it packs plenty of Christmas spirit. You might even want to leave one out for Santa with his cookies. This is a great treat for parties, especially as an ... Read the full article →

Jade

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There are a couple of different recipes called Jade cocktails. For maximum enjoyment, you will need both of them. The first one reminds me of a Mojito. Jade #1 2 ounces white rum 1/4 ounce green creme de menthe 1/2 ounce Cointreau 1/2 ounce lime juice Shake everything up with ice and strain it into ... Read the full article →

Stinger

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The Stinger goes way back to the early 1900s. With creme de menthe and brandy as the two ingredients, it sounds very old-fashioned and high society. But it’s absolutely made for after dinner sipping on a chilly autumn evening. The best Stinger will use a high quality VSOP cognac, but a mid-range brandy will do ... Read the full article →