Thanksgiving Cocktails....


A few things I found on the internet, while looking to see what I wanted to make for my table this year.  I'm always the host, and my crowd varies from about 18-26 people, depending on who's in  town each year and how many of their parents are here.  It's a mixed group of family and friends, often with my friends' family joining in so there are always new faces, and I kind of love starting off with a big bowl or pot of something to share...

If you're celebrating this weekend, have a great Holiday and enjoy! 


Here are a few links I found this year that sounded especially good:

Pear Sangria  (I'm leaning towards this one this year...)
https://www.lemontreedwelling.com/2014/10/pear-sangria.html



Bourbon Spiked Hot Apple Cider (and I think this one would be good hot or cold)  http://www.vindulge.com/2014/11/bourbon-spiked-hot-apple-cider/




Champagne Punch with Ginger, Lemon and Sage 
(I'd suggest leaving the ice ring out and putting cubes on the side so that things don't get all watered down)  https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/champagne-punch-with-ginger-lemon-and-sage

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