Let's talk about Thanksgiving wine. Yes, we're a few weeks away from the holiday, but I'm sure you're all already planning out your menu and your invite list.
Both, of course, will dictate the wine selection you plan on offering three Thursdays from now. You may have friends and family who insist on always drinking red, no matter the season. (They're easy to please in this case. While something complex and tannic would be ideal, I can't think of any red that wouldn't go with Thanksgiving dinner.) Other guests will insist on white, since you are serving poultry, right? (I'd
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Quench Your Thirst on Thanksgiving
by Michele on November 19th, 2009 | Contest, Frozen Drinks, Hot Drinks, Margaritas, Martinis, Mixed Drinks
Two weeks ago, the editors at Parched No More posted their top ten choices for Thanksgiving cocktails. As hard as it was to narrow the list down to ten drinks, it seemed daunting to choose one favorite. With a variety of drinks from which to choose, including martinis, a margarita, a frappe, a cider drink, an eggnog, and a wine-tail, the options seemed overwhelming.
However, polling has ended, and our readers have spoken. We are pleased to announce that the Pumkinlicious Martini from ECO-BAR was chosen as the favorite drink for Thanksgiving. In order to create this delicious beverage
However, polling has ended, and our readers have spoken. We are pleased to announce that the Pumkinlicious Martini from ECO-BAR was chosen as the favorite drink for Thanksgiving. In order to create this delicious beverage
Spiked Mulled Cider
by Michele on October 30th, 2009 | Cocktails, Hot Drinks
Last Saturday was filled with events for our family. Our morning was spent watching our oldest run in a regional cross-country meet. Although the sun was shining, it was a chilly morning to be standing outside. In the afternoon, our family went apple picking at a local orchard. By mid-afternoon, it had warmed considerably, making this outdoor adventure more enjoyable for those prone to cold fingers and toes.
As the night would be cold, we purchased apple cider to turn into a warm evening drink. I never had made mulled cider previously, but it seemed like a simple recipe to master.
As the night would be cold, we purchased apple cider to turn into a warm evening drink. I never had made mulled cider previously, but it seemed like a simple recipe to master.
