Lairds applejack thanksgiving cocktail6/19/2023 ![]() ![]() The “Turkey Trot” and the “Apple Pie Punch” are two specialty cocktails, created by Teakwood Tavern, perfect for your Thanksgiving celebrations this week. Background is provided on why the drink fits the theme, as well as an in-depth look into chosen ingredients and cocktail creation technique. However, each presentation is more than just us making drinks. Most recently, Teakwood Tavern created two specialty cocktails based on President Lincoln’s Proclamation of Thanksgiving. “Cocktails with a Cause”, Teakwood Tavern’s events with the National Liberty Museum, each have a theme based around “liberty.” Past themes included the Suffrage Movement, Civil Rights Movement, and Labor Day. Just like with wine, they have written articles and YouTube videos for each spirit that they discuss. ![]() Then, they make two cocktails with the particular spirit. When it comes to spirits, Shen and John Reyna, founders of Teakwood Tavern, usually focus on a particular spirit and explain the history and flavor profile. It’s robust fruit and baking spice notes are a perfect match for a Thanksgiving feast (for more Thanksgiving wine pairings, see below). If you’re a fan of bigger, red wine, a California Zinfandel will serve you well. The effervescence also helps to cleanse your palate as you jump between bites of different items. The acidity cuts through rich, fatty foods and balances tart items like homemade cranberry sauce. Dry sparkling wines pair well with a wide variety of foods so it should be no surprise that these wines can hold their own at a Thanksgiving table. Selecting wines to pair with your Thanksgiving meal shouldn’t add to any holiday stress. The focus is on helping the consumer find great wines at great value prices. Stated alternatively, they don’t discuss Napa, Sonoma, Burgundy, or any of the other incredibly famous wine regions because enough has been said about those places. Wine articles and videos showcase different wine regions or grapes from around the world that don’t receive the attention they deserve. Teakwood Tavern Hospitality, offering virtual wine & cocktail classes, specialty cocktail creation, menu consultation and personal wine shopping services, focuses on providing wine and spirit education in the form of blog posts and YouTube videos. ![]()
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