Thanksgiving Kickoff Cocktail

Thanksgiving Kickoff Cocktail
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This cold bourbon and cider cocktail is the perfect way to kick off your Thanksgiving feast.This recipe by Leah Eskin was originally published in the Chicago Tribune.
Prep Time
5
minutes
Cook Time
60
minutes
Servings
12
servings
Total time: 1.07 hours
Ingredients
  • 6 cup fresh apple cider (best made with nonprocessed cider)
  • 2 1/4 cup bourbon whiskey
  • 1/4 cup orange liqueur
  • 1 hefty sprig of thyme
  • lemon wedges
Directions
  1. Pour 4 ½ cups cider, the bourbon and orange liqueur into a freezer zip-close bag. Toss in thyme sprig. Seal and stash in freezer for an hour or more.
  2. Discard thyme sprig. Scrape slush into a dozen 10-ounce glasses. Squeeze a little lemon over each. If you like your drink less slushy (or less strong), splash with a little more cider. Garnish as you like.
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