Thanksgiving Cocktails

Who can resist a mug of hot cider on a brisk autumn afternoon?

Add to the aromas of Thanksgiving meal preparations by whipping up a pot of this mulled beverage.

Take the pot off the stove when you need the space to make side dishes, and transfer the cider to a round chafing dish. Or you can keep the beverage warm in a thermos and pour it into a silver tea server or urn for an elegant presentation.

Pay homage to the Pilgrims by serving this classic cocktail named after the land first sighted by voyagers on the Mayflower: Cape Cod, Massachusetts.

Although the story goes that the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock, historical accounts may suggest otherwise.

Some believe that the Pilgrims landed at Cape Cod and didn't feel the area suited their needs. After exploring the land, Plymouth, with its safe harbor, rivers and lakes, and land to grow crops, seemed the ideal place to settle.

Sage is the quintessential Thanksgiving herb. Its unmistakable flavor is what gives most stuffing recipes that holiday touch.

Within recent years, epicureans have become fond of infusing herbs into everything from baked goods to beverages.

While mint is the main ingredient that gives the Mojito its "mojo," a few sprigs of sage will turn this Latin favorite into a tasty Thanksgiving cocktail.