The Thanksgiving Daiquiri with a Twist: The Holiday Pie Daiquiri

Looking for a festive fall Thanksgiving daiquiri? This 'Holiday Pie Daiquiri' is a delicious and unique cocktail that's perfect for your holiday gathering. Featuring the bright flavor of blood orange and a hint of spice from our El Guapo® Holiday Pie Bitters, this drink is guaranteed to be a new family favorite. It's an elegant spin on a classic cocktail just in time for the holiday season.

The Holiday Pie Daiquiri Recipe

Ingredients

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• 2 oz White Rum (we use @roulaison)
• 0.5 oz Agave Syrup
• 0.5 oz Freshly squeezed lime juice
• 1 oz Blood orange juice
• Very healthy dash El Guapo® Holiday Pie Bitters
• Star anise, for garnish

Instructions

1. Place all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice.
2. Shake vigorously until well combined and chilled.
3. Double strain the cocktail into your favorite coupe glassware.
4. Garnish with a star anise before serving. Salud!
   

Why This Is a Great Thanksgiving Daiquiri

What makes this drink the ideal Thanksgiving daiquiri is its delicious combination of fresh, fruity flavors with warm, comforting spice. The blood orange juice provides a seasonal sweetness that is more complex than a regular orange. The El Guapo™ Holiday Pie Bitters are a key element, adding a rich, autumnal flavor that evokes the taste of baked pies without overwhelming the drink. It’s a sophisticated and celebratory beverage that complements any holiday menu.

Expert Tips for a Perfect Thanksgiving Cocktail

• Shake for Texture: Vigorously shaking the daiquiri not only chills it, but also adds a small amount of dilution and a light, frothy texture, giving the drink a perfect mouthfeel.
• Double Strain for Clarity: Double straining ensures that no small ice shards or pulp get into your finished drink, resulting in a smooth, elegant cocktail.
• Garnish with Aroma: Star anise is a wonderful garnish because it adds a beautiful look and a subtle, aromatic spice to every sip, enhancing the holiday flavors of the drink.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between blood orange juice and blood orange bitters?

While both come from the blood orange fruit, blood orange bitters are a concentrated flavor extract used in dashes to add complexity, while blood orange juice is a primary ingredient that provides sweetness, tartness, and liquid volume to the cocktail.

What is a Thanksgiving Daiquiri?

A Thanksgiving daiquiri is a holiday-themed version of the classic daiquiri. It typically uses seasonal flavors like apple, pumpkin, or in this case, blood orange and holiday spices to create a festive twist on the classic rum, lime, and sweetener cocktail.

Can I make this Thanksgiving daiquiri with different bitters?

While the Holiday Pie Bitters are what give this drink its unique holiday flair, you can experiment with other bitters. For a spicier drink, you could try using cinnamon bitters, or for a more classic flavor, an orange or citrus bitter would work as well.