It’s that time of the year again when your cooking skills are put to the test and newly invented drama circulates the dinner table. While you prepare yourself for the stress of thanksgiving – we’ve compiled below some delicious libations made with Belvedere Vodka to kick off your holiday feast with a festive toast to the friends and family who’ve gathered for the occasion.
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RYE CARRE
1oz Belvedere Vodka
1.5oz Hot Water
1oz French Fortified Wine
1oz Fresh Lemon Juice
.5oz Honey
Cinnamon Stick, Orange Wedge, Clove, NutmegD
Stir all ingredients over cubed ice in mixing glass and strain into a chilled rocks glass over a large ice cube.
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BELVEDERE CHAMPAGNE PUNCH
1 oz Belvedere Vodka
.75 oz Pineapple Juice
.75 oz Moët & Chandon Imperial Brut
.5 oz Averna
.25 oz Vanilla Simple Syrup (1:1 vanilla extract to simple syrup)
Add all ingredients, except Moët & Chandon Imperial Brut, to a shaker with ice. Shake and strain into a glass mug, add ice and top with Moët & Chandon Imperial Brut. Garnish with a dusting of fresh nutmeg.
Garnish: Fresh Nutmeg
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BELVEDERE TODDY
1oz Belvedere Vodka
1.5oz Hot Water
1oz French Fortified Wine
1oz Fresh Lemon Juice
.5oz Honey
Cinnamon Stick, Orange Wedge, Clove, Nutmeg
Add hot water to heat glass mug, then honey to melt. Add remaining liquid ingredients.
Garnish: Nutmeg, Cinnamon Stick, Orange Wedge, Clove
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For those who prefer to make a punch to satisfy a large group:
BELVEDERE CIDER PUNCH
10 oz Belvedere Vodka
14 oz Cloudy Apple Cider
3 oz Allspice Syrup
4 oz Lemon juice
4 Lemon wheels
4 Orange wheels
5 Cinnamon sticks
Directions:
Combine all ingredients in a large punch bowl with ice and serve immediately. Serves 6-8.
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