Autumn Rickey
(Recipe Below)
Autumn Rickey – A Refreshing Maple Bourbon Cocktail
The Autumn Rickey combines bourbon, fresh lime juice, and homemade maple cream syrup with bubbly club soda for a refreshing twist on a classic Rickey cocktail. The maple syrup's rich sweetness and warm vanilla notes balance the bright, tart lime, while bourbon adds depth without overpowering the drink. Light, fizzy, and surprisingly refreshing, this fall bourbon cocktail is perfect for Thanksgiving entertaining, especially when you want something less heavy than a traditional autumn drink. It can even be adapted into a delicious nonalcoholic Thanksgiving mocktail!
Autumn Rickey
1.5 oz (45mL) Bourbon
1 oz (30mL) Lime Juice
.5 oz (15mL) Maple Cream Syrup
Sparkling Water
Lime Wheel
In a shaker tin, combine 1.5 oz Bourbon, 1 oz Lime Juice, and .5 oz Maple Cream Syrup. Add ice, cover and shake until chilled. Strain into a chilled Collins glass with ice. Top with approximately 2 oz of Sparkling Water and garnish with a Lime Wheel. Serve with a straw.
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Four Roses Bourbon
Country: United States
ABV: 80 proof/40%
Brand: Four Roses
Spirits Style: Whiskey
Taste: Fruit, Honey, Vanilla, Corn, Mint and Spice
Price Category: $$
Four Roses uses two different mash bills of neutral grains and five yeast strands to compose 10 different varieties of Kentucky Straight Bourbon. The various blends are noted on the bottle in a four letter acronym and can be matched up with its expected flavor profile on the Four Roses website
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Lime Juice
6% - 8.5% Acidity
Lime juice is generally the most acidic of the citrus fruit juices used cocktails. The high acidity can help balance flavors and smooth bitterness as well as astringent flavors of high-spirited or unfiltered alcohol. Limes that have had more time to ripen will render a more concentrated and sweeter flavor with floral notes adding complexity to a cocktail. It is advisable to taste your fresh-pressed juice and adjust added sweeteners accordingly.
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Maple Cream Syrup
66% Sugar
Warm, fragrant and floral. Maple cream syrup combines the natural caramel flavor of maple syrup with the velvety, floral flavor of vanilla.
5 oz Dark Maple Syrup
1 oz Water
.5 Vanilla Bean
Split a vanilla pod and extract the seeds by running a small knife along the inside of the split pod. In a small saucepan, combine the vanilla pod half and the seeds with 5 oz Dark Maple Syrup and 1 oz water; warm over medium heat until it just comes to a boil. Reduce the heat to a gentle simmer for a few minutes. Cover and remove from heat and allow to steep until cooled. Remove the pod and pour into a syrup bottle. Store in the Refrigerator.
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Club Soda or Sparkling Water
Sparkling water is a great neutral mixer that will lower overall ABV while highlighting the flavor of the spirit. The effervescence adds a texture and interest of a drink while masking some of the bite associated with grain alcohol.
Thanksgiving Cocktails: Three Festive Fall Drinks Featuring Maple Bourbon, Pumpkin Spice, and Apple Pear Flavors
Raise a glass to good food, great company, and a little holiday movie magic as Boozy Movies celebrates Thanksgiving with three original fall cocktails featuring seasonal flavors, creative twists on classic drinks, and plenty of inspiration for your next festive gathering. First up is Autumn Rickey, a light and refreshing bourbon highball combining fresh lime, homemade maple cream syrup, and sparkling club soda, delivering a delicious balance of sweet maple, warm vanilla, and bright citrus that's perfect for sipping throughout Thanksgiving dinner. Next, Thanksgiving Margarita gives the classic tequila cocktail an autumn makeover with reposado tequila, pumpkin purée, Licor 43, amaretto, lime, and pie spice syrup, finished with a savory ginger-salt rim and fresh sage for a creamy, aromatic combination of pumpkin spice and holiday warmth. Rounding out the trio is Apple and Pear Cobbler, a crisp and fruity blend of pear vodka, apple brandy, fresh lemon, and apple butter inspired by Brian's family, while our Thanksgiving movie discussion serves up seasonal favorites including Planes, Trains and Automobiles, Home for the Holidays, Son in Law, and A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving, along with a few unexpected holiday picks. Whether you're hosting Thanksgiving dinner, planning a Friendsgiving cocktail party, searching for easy fall drink recipes, or choosing the perfect Thanksgiving movies to enjoy with family and friends, discover three festive cocktails that bring together the comforting flavors of autumn and the joy of holiday traditions—because the only thing better than a Thanksgiving feast is having the perfect cocktail and movie to go with it!
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