As you may or may not have picked up on at this point, I am a huge brown spirits drinker. If there was a matchup between vodka or gin and whiskey or Scotch, the latter would win out every time. As the weather gets chillier and the holidays approach, now is the best time to pull out your favorite bottle of whiskey and let that spicy and smoky liquid warm you up.
One of my favorite whiskies to drink all year round, but especially around the holidays, is Wild Turkey. I find it to be one of the better whiskies out there, with a really interesting and complex flavor profile that makes it an easy spirit to mix into cocktails.
Wild Turkey image courtesy of SKYYSpirits via Flickr/cc
If you’re looking for a good whiskey to accompany your Thanksgiving feast, Wild Turkey is a fantastic choice. Not only does it taste incredible, but it’s awesomely appropriate given the bird that sits center stage at Thanksgiving dinner. Wild Turkey, turkey dinner...you do the math.
Below are some fun Wild Turkey cocktails that will be perfect for your Thanksgiving dinner. Wild Turkey has three different expressions--Wild Turkey 81, Wild Turkey 101 and Wild Turkey American Honey Liqueur--so don’t be afraid to mix and match them for different recipes and see how you enjoy each one. Cheers, and happy Turkey Day!
Have any Wild Turkey cocktails that you love? Share the recipe with us in the comments section!
Pass The Turkey
Courtesy of Wild Turkey45 ml Wild Turkey 101 Bourbon
60 ml apple cider
1 Tbsp cranberry jelly
1 sprig fresh sage
1 sprig fresh thyme
In a cocktail shaker, muddle the sage and thyme with the apple cider. Add ice, Wild Turkey and cranberry jelly. Shake vigorously and strain over ice into a glass rimmed with turkey jus and breadcrumbs.
The 56 Julep
Courtesy of Wild Turkey75 ml Wild Turkey 101 Bourbon
3 sprigs of mint (six to eight mature-sized leaves)
1 1/2 t brown sugar
1/2 cup crushed ice
In a traditional julep cup, muddle two sprigs of mint with the brown sugar and one ounce of Wild Turkey. Add the crushed ice, remaining bourbon and garnish with a sprig of mint.
Honey Storm
Courtesy of Wild Turkey60 ml American Honey
20 ml fresh lime juice
6 mint leaves smashed
Ginger beer
1 sprig of mint to garnish
In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine all the ingredients. Shake vigorously and strain into a glass filled with fresh ice. Top with ginger beer. Garnish with a sprig of mint.
Wild Thanksgiving
Courtesy of Holidash1 oz Applejack
1 splash(es) Rose's Lime Juice
1 oz Wild Turkey 101 Bourbon
Cranberry Juice
Pour all the ingredients in a highball glass filled with ice. Stir to combine and garnish with a sprig of mint.
Shoot a Wild Turkey
Courtesy of Cooking Channel TV2 oz Wild Turkey 81 Bourbon
1 oz butterscotch schnapps
1/2 cup canned sweet potatoes
1 teaspoon nutmeg
In a blender, combine the Wild Turkey, butterscotch schnapps, canned sweet potatoes and nutmeg until smooth. Pour into shooter glasses and top with mini marshmallows. Brown the marshmallows with a creme brulee torch to the color of your liking. Let cool for a moment and shoot in one mouthful. Don’t forget to give thanks to the fact that this classic Thanksgiving side dish can now be enjoyed as a shot.
Comments
With an All American whiskey such as Wild Turkey, why the metric measurements? Alter all this is an US Holiday and ounce is still the standard for us. David in FL
Nov 20, 2012 at 2:01 PM
My favorite is a "Perfect" Manhattan made with Wild Turkey 101.
2 oz Wild Turkey 101
1 TBL Dry Vermouth
1 TBL Sweet Vermouth
1 dash Angustura Bitters
Shake with ice
Serve in martini glass with 2 Luxardo marachino cherries
Nov 20, 2012 at 3:43 PM
I will drink anything with Wild Turkey 101 in it. Especially a glass
Nov 20, 2012 at 4:59 PM
Does the Honey Storm really not have any Wild Turkey in it? Pretty mild storm...
Nov 20, 2012 at 9:44 PM
@gilroy American Honey is the liqueur that is made from Wild Turkey! It's fantastic, I highly recommend buying a bottle for yourself and trying it out!
Nov 29, 2012 at 9:15 AM
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