Gatherings and cocktails are basically synonyms to me.  I love both equally and one rarely happens without the other.

With Thanksgiving, one of my favourite times of year to gather with loved ones days away, this cocktail could not be more perfect – a delicious marriage of apple and pumpkin pie – absolute perfection.  And it’s made with Pumpkin Beer!  Which until a week ago, I didn’t even know existed.  Not typically a beer drinker, Pumpkin Beer is lovely – my new fall beer without question!

Ingredients

8 ounces bourbon
9 ounces apple cider
2 1/2 ounces lemon juice
12 ounces pumpkin ale
ice
cinnamon sticks and cranberries for garnish

Directions

In a cocktail shaker, shake together the bourbon, apple cider and lemon juice.  Pour into 4 glasses filled with ice.

Top each glass with beer and garnish with cinnamon sticks and cranberries.  Serve immediately and enjoy!