{"id":5095,"date":"2015-11-13T10:52:17","date_gmt":"2015-11-13T17:52:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.cloud9living.com\/blog\/?p=5060"},"modified":"2022-08-23T03:28:42","modified_gmt":"2022-08-23T09:28:42","slug":"thanksgiving-drinks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.virgingifts.com\/blog\/thanksgiving-drinks","title":{"rendered":"Thanksgiving Drinks to Spike Up Your Turkey Day!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>So here\u2019s a question for you. What good are November\u2019s famous holiday fixings without the right Thanksgiving drinks to go with them?<\/p>\n<p>With the excess emphasis that\u2019s put on the food consumed on this great American day of feasting (which admittedly makes perfect sense), liquid love is often lost in the turkey \u2018n\u2019 stuffing shuffle.<\/p>\n<p>That said, let\u2019s be 100% prepared this year. Let\u2019s be sure that the gratitude-party gets started and goes strong all day long \u2014 in both <em>classic<\/em> and <em>classy<\/em> ways.<\/p>\n<p>Nowadays, Thanksgiving feasts take the form of many mouthwatering meals. For some it\u2019s a hearty breakfast or an ongoing brunch. Others stick to the traditional lunch\/dinner spread. And some extra-festive families and friends even opt to celebrate with an all-day affair. (And why not? Many of us do have <em>lots<\/em> to be thankful for.)<\/p>\n<p>So from mixed drinks and Thanksgiving cocktails, to wine pairings and holiday brews \u2014 here are some Thanksgiving drinks to have handy around the clock on that fateful fourth Thursday of the month.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong><u>Morning Thanksgiving Drinks! <\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Classic:<\/strong><\/span> <strong>Bloody marys are best.<\/strong> But having mimosas available as well is a great idea, for those who may not be tomato juice fans.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Classy:<\/span> Coffee + Bailey\u2019s or Kahl\u00faa.<\/strong> Your morning caffeine fix is guaranteed to be the best part of waking up, with this in your cup.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong><u>Afternoon Thanksgiving Drinks! <\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Classic:<\/strong><\/span> <strong>Apple cider + rum.<\/strong> Delight in this drink for Thanksgiving served either hot or cold. It\u2019s light enough to enjoy an ample glass before eating, while still packing just enough punch to get you pretty pumped for the food ahead.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Classy:<\/strong><\/span> <strong>A bit of bubbly.<\/strong> Champagne is <em>the <\/em>beverage for celebrating \u2014 and Thanksgiving is <em>the<\/em> holiday for celebrating gratitude. So putting a glass in guests\u2019 hands is the perfect way to welcome them into your home. But remember! Champagne rocks some carbonation, so go easy on the bubbly to ensure bellies have plenty of room left for the feast that lies ahead.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong><u>During the Lunch\/Dinner Turkey Feast! <\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Classic:<\/strong><\/span> <strong>Wine.<\/strong> Almost any red variety is a safe bet when it comes to putting Thanksgiving wine on the table; but pinot noir is often the ideal choice. Pinot flavors and aromas win the wine pairing battle that comes with trying to accommodate the smorgasbord of \u2018<em>yum!<\/em>\u2019 that adorns guests\u2019 plates.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Classy:<\/strong><\/span> <strong>Scotch<\/strong>. Whether straight or on the rocks, this or any other favorite spirit is fantastic for wetting your whistle,<em> plus<\/em> leaving plenty of stomach space for a plateful of turkey and tryptophan.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong><u>Evening Thanksgiving Drinks!<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Classic:<\/strong><\/span> <strong>Craft beer.<\/strong> Dinner is done and you\u2019ve let your food settle a bit. Maybe you\u2019ve popped a top button or two (we\u2019re not judging). Now it\u2019s time to sprawl out on the couch to watch football. And what goes better with football than beer? Albeit filling thanks to carbonation, brews also prove to be a nice, mellow beverage \u2014 one that won\u2019t wreak any havoc on an already overly-stuffed stomach.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Classy:<\/strong><\/span> <strong>Pumpkin spice eggnog<\/strong>. Yes, it does exist. And it\u2019s a delicious drink for Thanksgiving! The pumpkin flavor provides a cozy hint of turkey day flair; and being that it\u2019s eggnog, there\u2019s an unmistakable dash of \u201chere comes Christmas\u201d to tantalize your taste buds. So go ahead \u2014 shamelessly commence the playing of Christmas music as you sip. It\u2019s time.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><em>Want to indulge in even more of your favorite cocktails, craft beers, cuisine, and clever pairings \u2014 long after the holidays are over? Inspire your taste buds in 2016 with Virgin Gifts\u2019s collection of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.virgingifts.com\/food-drink-gifts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Food & Wine Experiences<\/a>!<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>So here\u2019s a question for you. What good are November\u2019s famous holiday fixings without the right Thanksgiving drinks to go with them? With the excess emphasis that\u2019s put on the food consumed on this great American day of feasting (which admittedly makes perfect sense), liquid love is often lost in the turkey \u2018n\u2019 stuffing shuffle. 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