The Story Behind The Sweater Weather
Thanksgiving is one of the best holidays of the year, with people coming together to enjoy great food and drinks. Most people pair the meal with wine and beer, but, if you want to take it to the next level, mix up some of these Sweater Weather cocktails. They pair beautifully with fall flavors and are sure to impress your guests.
Frangelico, the hazelnut liqueur, can be overpowering in cocktails if it isn’t kept in check. Here, it plays beautifully off of pear syrup and rich, reposado tequila. The result might strike you as a little sweet at first — fortunately, aromatic bitters balance things out and add complexity.
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More Liqueur Recipes To Explore
Negroni:
Get our recipe for a great Negroni. Learn everything you need to know to make a perfect Negroni.
Chartreuse & Tonic Recipe:
Chartreuse uses something like 130 different herbs. Read our Chartreuse and Tonic recipe below to make sure you get it right
The Blackthorn Returns Recipe:
From Portland, Oregon bar The Rookery comes this riff on the Blackthorn, a classic Irish whiskey cocktail. Learn how to make it with this recipe.
The Second Summer Recipe:
Forget winter ever came with this cocktail featuring equal parts Prosecco and cranberry juice, plus gin and liqueur. Get the Second Summer recipe here!
The French Quarter Fizz Recipe:
This fizz features yellow chartreuse, a low-alcohol liqueur that's easy on the palate with flavors of citrus and honey. Get the recipe here!
The Rosé Lillet Spritz Recipe:
Lillet Rosé is a French foritifed wine made with Bordeaux grapes. It stars in this light, low-proof cocktail. Get the recipe for this sessionable drink, that can be garnished with berries or other fruits.
