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Thanksgiving Cocktail

By Colleen Graham, About.com

Old-fashioned Glass

Glass Guide- Old-fashioned Glass

Whether your waiting for the turkey to finish or sitting down and enjoying your Thanksgiving Day feast, the Thanksgiving Cocktail will pair wonderfully with your meal. The apricot brandy and lemon juice add a subtle blend of fruit flavors to the Martini base and prepares your tastebuds for the mouthwatering bird you've been cooking all day.

Ingredients:

  • 3/4 oz gin
  • 3/4 oz dry vermouth
  • 3/4 oz apricot brandy
  • 1/4 oz lemon juice
  • maraschino cherry for garnish

Preparation:

  1. Pour the ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice.
  2. Shake well.
  3. Strain into a chilled old-fashioned glass.
  4. Garnish with the cherry.
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