Beam Suntory’s cocktails for Thanksgiving

As the world celebrates the most widely anticipated American holiday, Beam Suntory has recommended some enticing Thanksgiving cocktails.

These are some of Beam Suntory’s recommended cocktails for Thanksgiving

From a sparkling Tequila serve, to an indulgent winter warmer, Beam Suntory has created a host of simple cocktail recipes for Thanksgiving celebrations this weekend.

We have already brought you the best American bars in London to visit this weekend, but others hosting their own at-home gathering may be in need of a little inspiration.

If so, click through the following pages to see the Beam Suntory’s recommended Thanksgiving cocktails.

Knob Creek Old Fashioned Holiday

Ingredients:

1 1/2 parts Knob Creek Rye Whiskey
1/2 part Cinnamon Syrup
1/2 part Lemon
1 part Wile Ale (like Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales)
1 Egg White
Nutmeg for Garnish

Method:

Combine all ingredients in a bar tin without ice. Shake for 20 seconds. Add ice and shake for another 20 seconds. Double strain into a chilled lowball glass and garnish with grated nutmeg.

Cruzan Sparkling Honey Diamond

Ingredients:
1 1/2 parts Cruzan Estate Diamond Dark Rum
3/4 part Lime Juice
3/4 part Honey Syrup
Sparkling Wine

Method:

Combine rum, juice and syrup over ice and shake for 15 seconds. Fine strain into a chilled champagne flute. Top with sparking wine.

Laphroaig Montgomerie Smoked Cider

Ingredients:
1 1/2 parts Laphroaig 10 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky
3 parts Apple Cider
1 part Fresh Lemon Sour

Method: 

Build over ice in order. Garnish with a lemon wedge.

Basil Hayden’s Spiced Cocoa

Ingredients:
2 parts Basil Hayden’s Bourbon
1/4 part Nocello Walnut Liqueur
2 parts Spicy Hot Cocoa* (see recipe below)
2 Chili Peppers (for garnish)

Method:

Pre-heat mug by filling it with hot water – discard water after 30 seconds. Add Basil Hayden’s® Bourbon and Nocello® Walnut Liqueur to the heated mug. Add the spicy hot cocoa and gently mix together. Garnish with chili peppers.

Spicy Hot Cocoa*
Ingredients:

1/2 Tbsp. Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
1/2 Tbsp. Sugar
Pinch of Salt
Pinch of Cayenne Pepper
1/4 Cup Water

Method:

Mix dry ingredients together, add hot water and stir until dissolved.

Midori Cider

Ingredients:

1 part Midori Melon Liqueur
2 parts Apple Cider
1 Wedge of Lemon
1 Apple for garnish (optional)

Method:

Fill the glass with ice and pour in Midori. Squeeze 1 wedge of lemon and drop in the glass. Add apple cider, stir gently, and garnish with an apple slice (optional).

Hornitos Harvest

Ingredients:

2 Parts Hornitos Black Barrel Tequila
1 Part Pomegranate Juice
½ Part Lemon Juice
½ Part Simple Syrup
Lime Wedge

Method:

Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice, shake vigorously and strain over fresh ice. Garnish with a lime wedge.