fourth Thursday of November
Apple brandy, whiskey, maple and spice: drinks for the table, before the meal and after it.
Sours · Calvados · ≈ 15% ABV · ≈ 142 cal
Applejack, lime and grenadine: a tart apple-brandy sour.
Old Fashioneds & Duos · Whiskey · ≈ 33% ABV · ≈ 133 cal
Whiskey, sugar and bitters: the drink most people will happily take before dinner.
Old Fashioneds & Duos · Whiskey · ≈ 26% ABV · ≈ 179 cal
Bacon-washed bourbon and maple syrup, if you want to make a project of it.
Old Fashioneds & Duos · Rum · ≈ 23% ABV · ≈ 136 cal
Dark rum with a float of apple juice: molasses and orchard fruit in one glass.
Sours · Gin · ≈ 15% ABV · ≈ 154 cal
Gin and applejack with lime: a lighter apple drink to start the day.
Martinis & Manhattans · Calvados · ≈ 23% ABV · ≈ 175 cal
Apple brandy with Chartreuse and Bénédictine: honeyed and herbal, good after the meal.
Martinis & Manhattans · Whiskey · ≈ 24% ABV · ≈ 156 cal
Rye and sweet vermouth, stirred: rich and spicy enough to stand up to the food.
Wine & Bubbles · Dry white wine · ≈ 12% ABV · ≈ 94 cal
White wine and crème de cassis: light enough to pour while you cook.
Old Fashioneds & Duos · Whiskey · ≈ 11% ABV · ≈ 209 cal
Whiskey, honey and hot water, for the walk after dinner.
Creamy & After-Dinner · Brandy · ≈ 14% ABV · ≈ 134 cal
Port and brandy shaken with egg yolk: a smooth, nutmeg-dusted nightcap instead of dessert.
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