Monday, November 23, 2009

Countdown to Thanksgiving: Cocktail of the Week

Need a drink to serve before Turkey Day dinner? Here's an autumnal cocktail that incorporates the ubiquitous Thanksgiving cranberry with the bite of ginger.

(Keep the gin on hand and add an extra splash to your glass if the inevitable family drama has begin to play out...)

Apple Cider, Cranberry and Ginger Punch
Makes 4 cocktails.
From Martha Stewart Living.

1/3 cup fresh cranberries
2 tablespoons sugar
1 1/2 cups fresh apple cider
2/3 cup chilled ginger beer
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 1/2 ounces (1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons) gin

Muddle cranberries with sugar in a pitcher. Add apple cider, ginger beer, lemon juice, and gin if desired. Divide among 4 glasses. Serve chilled or over ice.

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