Thanksgiving is about coming together, sharing gratitude, and indulging in delicious food and drinks.
This year, why not step up your cocktail game and impress your guests with Thanksgiving-style cocktails featuring Yellowstone Select Bourbon, Minor Case Straight Rye Whiskey, and Bowling & Burch Gin?
Each of these spirits brings unique flavors that perfectly complement the cozy, autumnal vibes of the season. Here are three must-try recipes for each spirit to elevate your Thanksgiving celebration.
Yellowstone Select Bourbon Cocktails
Yellowstone Select Bourbon offers classic bourbon notes of smoked caramel with hints of honey and vanilla. This makes it the perfect spirit for any cocktail you craft around the holidays.
Here are three to consider imbibing in for Thanksgiving:
Bourbon Apple Cider Punch
Warm and spiced, this punch is a crowd-pleaser that pairs beautifully with any Thanksgiving feast.
Ingredients
- 2 cups (about ⅔ the bottle) Yellowstone Bourbon
- 4 cups fresh apple cider
- ½ cup orange juice
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- Apple slices and cinnamon sticks for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pitcher or punch bowl, mix Yellowstone Bourbon, apple cider, orange juice, maple syrup, and cinnamon.
- Stir well and refrigerate for at least an hour.
- Serve over ice and garnish with apple slices and a cinnamon stick.
Smoky Bourbon Cranberry Old Fashioned
A smoky twist on the classic Old Fashioned, this cocktail highlights tart cranberry flavors and Yellowstone Bourbon’s signature smoothness.
Ingredients
- 2 oz Yellowstone Bourbon
- ½ oz cranberry simple syrup (cranberries, sugar, water)
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- 1 orange peel
- Smoked rosemary sprig for garnish
Instructions
- Muddle the cranberry syrup and bitters in a rocks glass.
- Add ice, Yellowstone Bourbon, and stir gently.
- Garnish with an orange peel and a smoked rosemary sprig for a festive aroma.
Pumpkin Spice Bourbon Sour
While pumpkin spice lattes get most of the attention during the fall, pumpkin spiced bourbon deserves a spot on your table too.
Ingredients
- 2 oz Yellowstone Bourbon
- 1 oz fresh lemon juice
- 1 oz pumpkin spice syrup
- Egg white (optional, for foam)
- Dash of cinnamon for garnish
Instructions
- In a shaker, combine Yellowstone Bourbon, lemon juice, pumpkin spice syrup, and egg white (if using).
- Dry shake (no ice) for 15 seconds, then add ice and shake again.
- Strain into a coupe glass and sprinkle cinnamon on top.
Minor Case Straight Rye Whiskey Cocktails
Minor Case Straight Rye Whiskey offers hints of dried fruit and butterscotch thanks to being finished in sherry casks. Because of this, it goes extremely well with common flavors of the fall, like maple, pear, and ginger.
Rye Maple Manhattan
A rich, maple-forward Manhattan that showcases Minor Case Rye’s bold and spicy notes.
Ingredients
- 2 oz Minor Case Rye Whiskey
- 1 oz sweet vermouth
- ½ oz pure maple syrup
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- Cherry for garnish
Instructions
- Combine Minor Case Rye, sweet vermouth, maple syrup, and bitters in a mixing glass with ice.
- Stir until well-chilled, then strain into a coupe glass.
- Garnish with a cherry.
Spiced Pear Rye Smash
This seasonal cocktail is brightened by the sweetness of ripe pears and the spice of Minor Case Rye.
Ingredients
- 2 oz Minor Case Rye Whiskey
- ½ fresh pear, diced
- ½ oz honey
- ½ oz lemon juice
- Dash of ground nutmeg
- Club soda for topping
Instructions
- Muddle the pear and honey in a shaker.
- Add Minor Case Rye, lemon juice, and ice; shake well.
- Strain into a rocks glass over ice, top with club soda, and sprinkle with nutmeg.
Rye Ginger Snap
A spicy and sweet cocktail reminiscent of Thanksgiving desserts.
Ingredients
- 2 oz Minor Case Rye Whiskey
- 1 oz ginger liqueur
- ½ oz fresh lime juice
- Dash of allspice
- Crystallized ginger for garnish
Instructions
- Shake Minor Case Rye, ginger liqueur, lime juice, and allspice with ice.
- Strain into a coupe glass and garnish with a crystallized ginger skewer.
Bowling & Burch Gin Cocktails
Bowing & Burch Gin is a new-world gin offering floral and fresh flavors like juniper and citrus. The “clean” flavor goes extremely well with light, herbal cocktails, especially those you might enjoy around brunch time.
Autumn Thyme Gin Fizz
A light, herbaceous cocktail perfect for balancing out a hearty Thanksgiving meal.
Ingredients
- 2 oz Bowling & Burch Gin
- 1 oz fresh lemon juice
- ¾ oz thyme simple syrup
- Club soda
- Lemon wheel and thyme sprig for garnish
Instructions
- Combine Bowling & Burch Gin, lemon juice, and thyme syrup in a shaker with ice.
- Shake well and strain into a highball glass over ice.
- Top with club soda and garnish with a lemon wheel and thyme sprig.
Cranberry Gin Spritz
A vibrant and festive spritz that pairs tart cranberries with the floral notes of Bowling & Burch Gin.
Ingredients
- 2 oz Bowling & Burch Gin
- 1 oz cranberry juice
- ½ oz elderflower liqueur
- 3 oz prosecco
- Fresh cranberries for garnish
Instructions
- In a wine glass filled with ice, combine Bowling & Burch Gin, cranberry juice, and elderflower liqueur.
- Top with prosecco and garnish with fresh cranberries.
Harvest Negroni
A Thanksgiving twist on the classic Negroni, featuring hints of spice and citrus.
Ingredients
- 1 oz Bowling & Burch Gin
- 1 oz sweet vermouth
- 1 oz Aperol
- Dash of orange bitters
- Orange peel for garnish
Instructions
- Stir Bowling & Burch Gin, sweet vermouth, Aperol, and orange bitters in a mixing glass with ice.
- Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube and garnish with an orange peel.
Stock Up on Limestone Branch Distillery Products
This Thanksgiving, make sure your bar cart is ready to impress.
From the smooth warmth of Yellowstone Select Bourbon to the spicy elegance of Minor Case Straight Rye Whiskey and the botanical brilliance of Bowling & Burch Gin, Limestone Branch Distillery has everything you need to craft unforgettable cocktails.