Last Minute Thanksgiving Cocktail Ideas
Still wondering what to serve your guests, or looking for a sure-fire cocktail to please a crowd? If you’re like me, your family is not quite as advanced as you are in the cocktail appreciation realm. Here are a few vodka-based cocktail ideas that use favorite flavors of fall. These are easy to make and popular with a wide variety of drinkers.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Falling Pears Martini
4 parts Vodka
1 part Pear Liqueur (such as Mathilde)
4 parts Pear Puree or Nectar (available at many grocery stores, just ask)
Ground cinnamon and fresh pear for garnish
Shake ingredients over ice, strain into champagne flute. Garnish with dash of cinnamon and a slice of fresh pear.
Fresh Appletini
2 parts Vodka
Dash of Cinnamon Schnapps
3-4 parts Apple Juice (to taste)
Cinnamon & Apple Slice for garnish
Shake first three ingredients over ice, strain into martini glass. Add dash of cinnamon and apple slice. Can also be served warm - heat juice, stir ingredients together and serve!
Neapolitan Hot Chocolate
1 part Vanilla Vodka
4 parts Hot Chocolate
Whipped Cream and Strawberry for garnish
Add vanilla vodka to hot cocoa in a mug, stir well. Top with whipped cream and garnish with a strawberry on the rim.
