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A festive, amber-colored Thanksgiving drink garnished with star anise and spices, perfect for a weeknight win.

Thanksgiving Drinks in 20 Minutes (Weeknight Win)

Create festive Thanksgiving drinks in just 20 minutes. This recipe offers a quick and easy way to add holiday cheer to your weeknight meals.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Puree Refrigeration 1 hour
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 1 drink
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Spice Maple Persimmon Puree
  • 2 ripe fuyu persimmons, chopped
  • 1/2 cup real maple syrup
  • 1 cinnamon stick plus more for serving
Old Fashioned
  • 2 oz bourbon
  • 1 oz lemon juice
  • 1 clementine juiced
  • 1 dash orange bitters
  • 1-2 tbsp persimmon puree
  • sparkling water for topping
  • star anise for serving (optional)

Equipment

  • small pot
  • Blender or immersion blender
  • Cocktail shaker
  • Strainer
  • Glass

Method
 

  1. For the Persimmon Puree: In a small pot, combine the chopped persimmons, maple syrup, 1/2 cup water, and 1 cinnamon stick. Set over medium heat and bring to a boil. Cook for 5-8 minutes, or until the persimmons are mushy and have released their juices. Remove from heat. Remove the cinnamon stick. Puree the mixture until smooth. Let cool. The puree will keep for 1 week in the fridge.
  2. For the Old Fashioned: In a cocktail shaker, combine the bourbon, lemon juice, clementine juice, orange bitters, and 1-2 tablespoons of the persimmon puree. Shake to combine.
  3. Strain the mixture into a glass. If desired, top with sparkling water. Garnish with cinnamon and star anise.

Notes

This recipe makes enough puree for multiple drinks. Store any leftover puree in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.

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