Vermont vintners, distillers and beverage producers share their favorite libations to complement a Thanksgiving meal.
Boyden Valley Cranberry Spritzer – “Mix to taste: Boyden Valley Cranberry Wine (made with Vermont Cranberry Company Cranberries) and your favorite champagne or lime seltzer water. This makes a great drink for Thanksgiving appetizers, to go with the dinner, or even as a fun cocktail for after dinner.” ~ shared by Bridget Jones, Boyden Valley Winery
Apple Pie on Ice is the Thanksgiving cocktail du jour for the award winning team at Caledonia Spirits. The blend of Barr Hill Gin, ice cider and maple bitters makes this cocktail the perfect beginning or end to your meal. ~ shared by Todd Hardie of Caledonia Spirits
Barr Hill Apple Pie
- 1.5 oz Barr Hill gin
- 1.5 oz Boyden Valley ice cider or Eden Ice Cider
- 2 oz fresh pressed apple cider
- 1 dash Urban Moonshine Maple Bitters
- Gingerale
- twist of lemon peel
- Combine Barr hill gin, ice cider, and cider in an tall glass with ice. Top with gingerale to taste. Add dash of maple bitters and twist of lemon peel. Enjoy!
“We encourage you to try our Baco Noir wine with your holiday turkey. Made with Vermont grown grapes-it gives a black cherry bouquet with gentle tannins for a finish. Our ice wine is a definite must to end your meal. Enjoy the Late Harvest Vignoles or Vidal Blanc ice wine in your favorite appertif glass and relax after your fantastic locally grown Thanksgiving meal.” ~ shared by David Lane, Snow Farm Vineyard
“We are making a Sparkling Cranberry Mead from all-Vermont honey and cranberries. It was released last week-just in time for the holiday!” ~ shared by Mark Simakaski, Artesano
Switchel with a Kick– “If you want something warm and with a little kick to it try adding a bit of rum to the heated Switchel and cinnamon or a shot of whiskey and a few grains of cayenne for two kinds of heat!” ~ shared by Susan Alexander of Vermont Switchel Company. Susan shares another fall switchel recipe below!
Haymakers Mark
- 2 ounces Makers Mark Bourbon
- 6-8 Ounces Vermont Switchel
- A few drops of Orange Bitters
- Shake and serve on the rocks, Enjoy!
Source: Dig in VT Trails