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!

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Perhaps the most important part of entertaining is a well stocked and organized bar!  When I entertain, I like to have a signature cocktail for the evening and I like to lay everything out along with the recipe, so if I’m not around to whip one up, guests are able to help themselves!

This is cocktail is one of my favorites.  It combines the earthiness of gin with the flowery smoothness of elderflower liqueur, topped off with a fruity fizz from prosecco.