Thanksgiving Eve Cocktails - Guest Post by Sara from Milwaukee Kitchen

Thanksgiving Eve Cocktail Ideas

I want to thank Dawn for this opportunity.  When Dawn first told me I could guest post on November 21, I thought, "hey, that is the biggest drinking night of the year!"  

Did you know that the night before Thanksgiving is indeed the biggest drinking night of the year?  It is even bigger than New Year's Eve!  Who knew?  So, I thought I would show you a few cocktail ideas to get you started!  It was really fun to test these!

So happy Thanksgiving Eve!  If you like what you see, please feel free to visit my blog, Milwaukee Kitchen!  Again, thank you Dawn.   

Buttery Professor

Whoa!  This goes down easy and is a buttery, coffee-flavored cocktail.  

1.5 oz butterscotch liqueur

1.5 oz Frangelico liqueur

3/4 oz Kahlua liqueur

3/4 oz Absolut Vanilia

3/4 oz heavy cream

Razzle Dazzle

This easy cocktail is a raspberry, fizzy treat. 

3/4 oz Chambord liqueur

3/4 oz Frangelico liqueur

1.5 oz Absolut Vanilia

1.5 oz white soda (we used 7-Up)

serve over ice

Brandy Alexander

adapted from torani.com

A traditional holiday treat.  Like a milkshake in a glass.  

1.5 oz brandy

1.5 oz creme de cacao

3/4 oz heavy cream

3/4 oz Torani caramel syrup

What is your favorite holiday cocktail?  Happy Thanksgiving!  Always be safe when drinking and find a designated driver!

Sara@Milwaukee Kitchen

Strawberry Lemonade

A few weeks ago I shared with you a recipe for Strawberry Infused Vodka...that sure was tasty...and since then I've also made some Blueberry Infused Vodka, another delicious treat!  Both of these pair nicely with Sprite/7-Up and the Strawberry version really paired nicely with Strawberry Lemonade.  Ever since I made this lemonade, I have been craving more...good thing I have more lemons!  Now if only the weather would smarten up!  Here is the recipe:

Homemade Strawberry Lemonade (Source: My Baking Addiction)


1 cup sugar
1 cup water
Fresh strawberries
1 cup fresh lemon juice (approximately 6-8 lemons, freshly squeezed)
4-6 cups cold water

Combine the sugar and 1 cup of water in a saucepan.  Heat over medium heat until the sugar is disolved, stirring occasionally.  Allow to cool.  This makes your simple syrup.

Squeeze/juice the lemons.

Take the strawberries and 1/2 cup water and puree in a blender.

Combine the cooled simple syrup, pureed strawberries and the lemon juice in a large pitcher.  Add water - start with 4 cups and taste.  Add more water as your taste prefers. 

VERDICT:
Oh.My.Goodness.  This was so so good!  What a perfect summer drink, I look forward to enjoying more to cool off from the heat of summer.  The lemonade was a hit with everyone in the family!

Scrumptious Sunday #9 - Features!

Week #9 of the Scrumptious Sunday Link Party was another great success!  Thank you so much for sharing 89 of your fabulous recipes!  You make it so tough for a girl to choose features!  If you are featured, please grab a button!

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Before I get to the features, just a reminder that I will post the links on my Facebook page...and NEW THIS WEEK, I will also be pinning each featured recipe on my Pinterest board!

Here are this week's features!

Dreami Kiwi Lemonade from Baking with Blondie

Dr. Pepper BBQ Pork with Bleu Cheese Coleslaw from Living Gorgeously

Mini Red Velvet Cupcakes from DJ's Sugar Shack

And because these look just like my favourite Starbuck's treat, Oatmeal Fudge Bars from Close to Home!

Congratulatiosn everyone!
Just a reminder the Scrumptious Sunday Link Party #10 opens on Saturday evening at 8 pm PST. I am really excited to see what you bring to next week's party!