GirlsGiving: Attire and Drinks

With Thanksgiving right around the corner, gatherings of all kinds are frequently being added to calendars. Spending time to practice gratitude for family is always a highlight and focus of the holiday, but this mindset should not be limited to family. Let's extend our gratitude and gatherings to the girls in your life because the right group of friends can be a family in and of itself. Planning a Girlsgiving is a great simple way to celebrate love and gratitude with your closest confidants. Grab your girls and glasses, get dressed up, and try these Thanksgiving-themed drinks with those you are grateful for each and every day. 

Chia Espresso Martini

Chai Espresso Martini Outfit

Chia Honey Syrup:

½ cup honey

4 bags of chai tea

1 tablespoon vanilla extract

(makes enough for 6 drinks)

Martini:

1 ½  ounces vodka

1 ½ ounces Kahlua

1 ounce espresso

1 ounce canned coconut milk

Grated Nutmeg and star anise

Directions:

Rim glass with a sugar rim

In a shaker, combine 2 tablespoons of chia honey syrup, vodka, Kahlua, espresso, and coconut milk

Add ice and shake for one minute

Strain into glass and garnish as desired

Cranberry Bourbon Sour

Cranberry Bourbon Sour Ensamble

Ingredients: 

2 ounces bourbon

1 ounce cranberry simple syrup

1 ounce lemon juice

½ ounce fresh orange juice

1 egg white

3 drops of aromatic bitters

3 drops of orange bitters

3 fresh cranberries and a sprig of rosemary for garnish

Directions:

Measure all liquid ingredients, including the egg white and bitters into your cocktail shaker

Dry shake vigorously for one minute to create foam, then add ice and shake vigorously again

Double strain into a chilled martini glass

Garnish with cranberries and rosemary and serve. 

Hot Spiced Wine

Hot Spiced Wine for hot girls.

Ingredients:

1 bottle of dry red wine

1 orange, juiced; 1/2 orange, sliced

3 tablespoons maple syrup

2 cinnamon sticks

3 whole star anise

5 whole cloves

⅓ cup brandy

Orange slices and cinnamon sticks for garnish

Directions:

Add wine, orange juice and slices, maple syrup, and spices into a medium saucepan on low heat

Heat on low for 20-30 minutes or until fragrant. Do not boil or simmer.

Turn off heat, remove the orange slices, and strain spices

Serve hot in garnished glasses

Plum and thyme Prosecco Smash

Prosecco Cocktail pairing

Thyme simple syrup:

½ cup sugar

½ cup water

6 thyme sprigs

Smash: 

2 plums

Thyme sprigs for garnish

Juice from one lemon

4 tablespoons thyme simple syrup

1 bottle of your favorite Prosecco

Directions:

Peel and chop plums

Muddle plums in thyme simple syrup and lemon juice

Shake with ice in a shaker

Pour onto crushed ice evenly between two glasses

Top with Prosecco and garnish