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November 18, 2007 - 8:19 pm

swank_martiniAll around the internet other mamas are posting their lavish Thanksgiving menus.

What about mine? Well, if you’ve been reading this for a while, you’ll know that when it comes to me and the kitchen… let’s face it - COOKING, I’M JUST NOT THAT INTO YOU! And I think the feeling is mutual.

I’ve tried, but after years of disappointed guests, burnt dinners, and crushed hopes, I finally accepted that the relationship was toxic and needed to end. So now when it comes to Thanksgiving Dinner, my hubs (who LOVES to cook, bless his heart) insists that I add my support to the feast by staying out of the kitchen altogether.

We’ve developed a little ritual where my “assignment” is to keep people smiling and (for the adults) the libations flowing… the two tend to go hand-in-hand.

As many of you know, my favorite cocktail is hands down the classic Perfect Martini. It’s the most transcendent elixir you’ll ever encounter - a truly religious experience.

But since its Thanksgiving, I thought I’d go with something seasonal and try Apple Martinis. I even went out and bought new martini glasses for the occasion. Take a peek and you’ll understand why I’m in love!

So, in honor of all the Thanksgiving Day recipes being offered, here’s mine…

Apple Martini

With sour apple liqueur

2 oz. Vodka
1½ oz. Bols sour apple liqueur
½ oz. Lemon juice
Apple slice for garnish

Pour ingredients into mixing glass. Add ice and stir to chill. Strain into your Swanky Martini Glass and garnish.

Repeat as needed…


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    c.a. Marks Says:

    LOL, a woman after my own heart! This is exactly why I have finagled an invitation to two Thanksgiving dinners at others houses - the first at 1:00 and the second at 6:30! Heh!

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    mauniejames3 Says:

    sounds so much better then pumkin soup, homemade
    stuffing…and creamed brussel sprouts, yikes
    I am a great cook but for reasons out of my control (youngest son) we are eating alone, just the three of us…so I’ll make what I want…the turkey…mashed white, and mashed sweet potatoes,
    home made stuffing. cranberry sauce and stuffed mushrooms…not traditional but what the heck..
    suits me…and we will buy desert..and no wine this year…your perfect martini

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    CrankMama Says:

    c.a.Marks - Now THAT’S the way to do it!

    mauniejames - so can we invite ourselves to your house. (We’ll bring desert.) I’ll take stuffed mushrooms over creamed brussel sprouts any day.

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    Saucy Suzie Says:

    I would love to have the title of “Lady of the Liquor Cabinet” on Thanksgiving! Leave the cookin’ to everyone else and sit back and enjoy!!

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    Angella Says:

    Apple martinis are my favourite :)

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