You know and love the Thanksgiving classics — turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing… But most families have their own take or twist on each of these dishes and ours provides an extra kick. Check out some boozy takes on these Thanksgiving staples, thoughtfully curated from some of our favorites sources.
- 2 c. sugar
- ½ c. Joseph Magnus Bourbon
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 2 large coins of peeled ginger
- Orange zest
- Juice of 4 oranges
- 1 cup of cranberries (frozen or thawed)
- 1 vanilla bean
Combine sugar and bourbon in a saucepan. Add cinnamon, ginger, and orange zest and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and allow mixture to simmer for 5-7 minutes. Add the rest of the ingredients and allow to simmer until mixture thickens. Remove from heat and strain out cinnamon sticks and ginger. Allow to cool and serve with the meal.
Bourbon Pecan Stuffing
- 2 celery stalks, finely chopped
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- ½ c. butter
- 2 tbsp thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 cups bread cubes
- 2 tbsp Joseph Magnus Bourbon
- 1 cup turkey broth
Preheat oven to 325°F. Melt butter in a small saucepan and cook celery and onion until soft. Stir in thyme, pecans, and salt and pepper. In a large bowl, combine vegetable and bread cubes. Drizzle mixture with bourbon and enough broth to moisten the ingredients. Pour everything into a 2 quart baking dish and bake uncovered for 50-55 minutes.
- 1 (15-ounces) can pure pumpkin
- 1 c. heavy cream
- 1/3 c. sour cream
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 c. sugar
- 3 1/2 tablespoons Joseph Magnus Bourbon
- 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 3/4 tsp. ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp. ground allspice
- 1/4 tsp. salt
Roll out dough onto a floured surface, place in pie plate and place in the refrigerator. Preheat oven to 375°F. Whisk together all of the other ingredients and pour into pie shell. Bake for 45 minutes or until edges are cooked and center is slightly soft. Serve and enjoy!
Bourbon Apple Hot Toddy (yields 4 servings)
- 6 cups apple cider
- 2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
- A few gratings nutmeg
- Seeds from 1 vanilla bean
- One 2-inch piece orange zest
- ¾ Joseph Magnus Bourbon
- Whipped cream, for serving
Combine the apple cider, brown sugar, nutmeg, vanilla seeds and orange zest in a medium saucepan over medium heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Divide among heat-proof mugs, top with a splash of bourbon if desired and a few dollops of whipped cream.
