Festive Thanksgiving Cocktails from BELVEDERE VODKA

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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