Savoring Every Drop: Festive Thanksgiving Cocktails
Finally, the season of feasting is upon us. There’s something extra special about gathering with family and friends around a table laden with thoughtfully prepared cuisine; yet pairing a sumptuous meal with an equally delicious cocktail is often overlooked. With the release of K&L’s newest expression of America’s native spirit, K&L Liquors' 7 Year Old Every Drop "Living Legend" Batch No. KY-03-25 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (750ml) $49.99, there’s a cornucopia of ways to imbibe on the big day.
Distilled at an undisclosed-yet-beloved Lawrenceburg distillery and bottled at 107 proof, the new Every Drop is the perfect ABV to stand up in a festive holiday cocktail. Although we can’t say where it’s made, rest assured that for $49.99, you can have two turkeys on the table this year. Whether you enjoy your drinks strong and boozy or light and refreshing, Every Drop can satiate every palate at your Thanksgiving table.
Legend of the Fall
(A citrusy, refreshing Champagne cocktail)
· 1.5 oz K&L Every Drop 7 Year Old KY Straight Bourbon Whiskey $49.99
· 1 oz Liquid Alchemist Falernum Syrup $14.99
· ¾ oz Fresh Lime Juice
· ¼ oz Clear Creek Cranberry Liqueur $24.99
· 1 oz Launois "Cuvée Réservée" Grand Cru Brut Blanc de Blancs Champagne $39.99
· 2 Dashes Regan's Orange Bitters (10oz) $11.99
Shake all ingredients with ice except for the Champagne. Serve up, preferably in a coupe glass. Top with Champagne. Garnish with a fresh cranberry.
The Fourth Feather
(Spirit-forward & slightly savory; a seasonal twist on the classic Fourth Regiment cocktail)
· 2 oz K&L Every Drop 7 Year Old KY Straight Bourbon Whiskey $49.99
· ¼ oz St. Elizabeth Allspice Dram $29.99
· ¾ oz Cocchi Vermouth di Torino $23.99
· 1 Dash Peychaud’s Bitters $9.99
· 2 Dashes Scrappy’s Celery Bitters $19.99
Stir with ice and serve up, Manhattan-style. Garnish with a zest of fresh orange peel (cut into the shape of a feather if you’re really feeling festive!)
(For the adventurous cocktail connoisseur: Try it with a dash of The Japanese Bitters “Umami Bitters”$30.10 for an enhanced savory note.)
Kentucky Slipper
(A spiced, seductive sipper with a lower ABV)
· 1 oz K&L Every Drop 7 Year Old KY Straight Bourbon Whiskey $49.99
· ¾ oz St. George Spiced Pear Liqueur $32.99
· 1 oz Lustau "Don Nuño" Dry Oloroso Sherry $16.99
· ¼ oz Marie Brizard White Crème de Cacao $22.99
Stir with ice and serve up, Manhattan-style. Garnish with a twisted swath of orange peel or a dehydrated slice of pear.
Old Gobbler
(A sweet & boozy dessert Old Fashioned)
· 2 oz K&L Every Drop 7 Year Old KY Straight Bourbon Whiskey $49.99
· ¼ oz Small Hand Foods Gum Syrup $13.99
· ¼ oz Bénédictine Liqueur $31.99
· 3 Dashes Miracle Mile Bitters Co. “Toasted Pecan” Bitters $17.99
· 1 Dash Angostura Bitters $19.99
Stir with ice and serve on the rocks. Garnish with a candied pecan.
Turkey Trot
(A rich riff on an Espresso Martini)
· 1.5 oz K&L Every Drop 7 Year Old KY Straight Bourbon Whiskey $49.99
· 1 oz Cold Brew Coffee or Espresso
· ¾ oz Mr. Black Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur $29.99
· ¼ oz Liquid Alchemist Orgeat Syrup $14.99
· 2 Dashes Scrappy’s Chocolate Bitters $19.99
· 1 Dash Angostura Bitters $19.99
Shake with ice and serve up. Garnish with grated nutmeg.