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November 26, 2014 (updated Apr 29, 2021) 17 comments »
Are.YOU.Ready?
(uh, sort of?)
(maybe?)
(i dunno?)
(eff.)
Thanksgiving is happening in 2.56709325 seconds. I know you are ready. Me? Almost ready. The parental units arrive today, which means, its almost game time. The strategy for tomorrow’s feast….I am in charge of the turkey beast, stuffing, and taters. While my mama is in charge of the piyahs! If all the savory stuff goes south at least there is pie. Am I right?
Even though there is a large probability that we may be eating Chinese food tomorrow, what’s more important is that I get to spend time with family and friends. Because what’s the point of eating green bean casserole if you can’t talk about whether fried crispy onions on top are necessary? Or, talk about the fact that Thanksgiving is now just an excuse to get started early on holiday shopping? Or, whether or not Journey is a better band than Boston? (Journey is totally better!)
So, with today’s drink, I thought we should toast to Thanksgiving. Oh, shoot. You might want to know what it is you are exactly drinking? It’s only mostly acid. Just kidding. Maybe.
Really, this is my first attempt at making a Negroni. I say, this may be my new favorite co*cktail my friends. I’ve never tried Campari, a famous Italian bitters, but after adding a splash of this to some bourbon and cranberry soda, I was ready to drink in the holidays.
Now, if you’ll raise your glass.
Let’s toast to family, friends, and strangers in between. May we all remember to take care of each other on good days and bad. May we be reminded to give a part of ourselves all year round whether great or small. And may we always laugh at the impossible because anything is possible. Cheers to all of you.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Cranberry Bourbon Negroni with Sugared Rim
Yield: Serve 2 to 3
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Ingredients:
4 ounces pure cranberry soda
2 ounces bourbon
2 ounces Campari
2 ounces sweet vermouth
Ice cubes
3 orange twists, garnish
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 orange wedge
Directions:
In a co*cktail shaker, add cranberry soda, bourbon, Campari, and vermouth. Top the shaker with a lid and give it a good shake. Pour sugar on a plate. Take a glass and rub the rim of the glass with the orange wedge. Flip the glass upside and dunk the rim into the sugar. Next, fill the glass halfway full of ice. Pour the cranberry bourbon mixture into the glass and garnish with an orange peel.
adapted from Rachel Ray Magazine
All images and text ©Lauren Grier for The Curious Plate
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posted by Lauren Grier on November 26, 2014 (last updated Apr 29, 2021)
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Liz @ The Lemon Bowl — Reply
Cheers to YOU! I’m so thankful for our friendship!! Enjoy your Thanksgiving! Something tells me it’s going to be your best one yet. <3 Gobble.
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Lauren — Reply
Me too, friend!! Happy Thanksgiving! xoxo
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Paula - bell'alimento — Reply
That is one good lookin’ drink! Cheers and Happy Turkey Day!
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Lauren — Reply
Cheers to you, lady! Happy Thanksgiving!
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Annalise @ Completely Delicious — Reply
I love Campari! Gonna give this co*cktail a try, for sure. Cheers and happy thanksgiving dear friend!
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Lauren — Reply
Yay!! Campari is my new found love:) Happy Thanksgiving, friend!
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Kathryn — Reply
Happy thanksgiving Lauren! Have a blast with your family : )
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Stephanie Steele — Reply
You and your mixed drinks – you rocked it AGAIN. Happy Thanksgiving Week!
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Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar — Reply
couldn’t be more perfect for the holiday. I just love this!
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Amanda — Reply
This is a gorgeous drink! Happy Thanksgiving!!!
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Thalia @ butter and brioche — Reply
Definitely a co*cktail i need to make this upcoming christmas period!
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Chichi — Reply
Lovely co*cktail. Have a Happy Thanksgiving
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Claudia @ HomeMade with love — Reply
Ah my boyfriend would love this!! he is a hugh Negroni Lover.. always orders it when we are out 🙂 ahaha I will get him drunk with this !
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Megan {Country Cleaver} — Reply
I’m totally ready for Thanksgiving today – I’ve got my yoga pants on and a BIGGGGG slice of pie in hand. I should add one of these to the list!
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Pamela — Reply
I have never heard of cranberry soda- what brand do you use?
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Lauren — Reply
Pamela – Hi! You can find cranberry soda by the sparkling water at the grocery store. I just used the Whole Foods brand. Let me know if you have any other questions. xoxo
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Joanne — Reply
I’ll cheers to that! And I want to hear how the feast turned out!!
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