5 Craft Cocktails to Wow Your Guests This Thanksgiving with Sternwheeler Craft Distillery: Elevate Your Holiday Celebration

Thanksgiving is all about enjoying the season’s best flavours, and what better way to do that than with handcrafted spirits from Sternwheeler Craft Distillery. Our locally sourced and expertly distilled spirits make the perfect base for your holiday cocktails. Whether you're experiencing the spicy warmth of Pumpkin Pie Gin or the bold flavours of Copperhead Moonshine, these cocktails will add a touch of craft sophistication to your Thanksgiving. Whether hosting a festive dinner or enjoying a quiet evening, Sternwheeler Craft Distillery has the perfect spirits to make your Thanksgiving one to remember. There's something for everyone, from aromatic gins and bold moonshines to fruit brandies and smooth liqueurs.

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Let’s explore how to craft the perfect Thanksgiving cocktails using Sternwheeler’s high- quality, locally-produced spirits.

1. Pumpkin Spice Gin Sour

Pumpkin pie isn't just for dessert! With our Pumpkin Pie Gin, you can infuse the warmth of pumpkin spice into a seasonal twist on the classic gin sour.
Ingredients:
• 2 oz Sternwheeler Pumpkin Pie Gin
• 3⁄4 oz lemon juice
• 1⁄2 oz simple syrup
• 1 egg white (optional for froth)
• Ground cinnamon or nutmeg (for garnish)
Instructions:
Shake Pumpkin Pie Gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup. Add egg white for a silky texture and dry shake without ice. Add ice and shake again until chilled. Strain into a glass and garnish with cinnamon or nutmeg for that signature fall spice.

2. Saskatoon Berry Brandy Spritz
Looking for something refreshing? The Saskatoon Berry Brandy Spritz combines sweet berry notes with soda for a fizzy delight perfect for pre-dinner sipping.
Ingredients:
• 1.5 oz Sternwheeler Saskatoon Berry Brandy
• 2 oz club soda
• 1⁄2 oz simple syrup
• Fresh berries (for garnish)
• Lemon wedge (for garnish)
Instructions:
Fill a glass with ice and add Saskatoon Berry Brandy and simple syrup. Top with club soda, stir gently and garnish with fresh berries and lemon. This light, sparkling cocktail is a sure hit.


3. Copperhead Spiced Moonshine Mule
Heat things up this Thanksgiving with the Copperhead Spiced Moonshine Mule. Our Copperhead Moonshine packs a punch with habanero, raisins, honey, and ginger, offering bold flavours for the adventurous cocktail lover.
Ingredients:
• 2 oz Sternwheeler Copperhead Moonshine
• 4 oz ginger beer
• 1⁄2 oz lime juice
• Mint sprig and lime wedge (for garnish)
Instructions:
In a copper mug filled with ice, add Copperhead Moonshine and lime juice. Top with ginger beer, stir and garnish with mint and lime for a refreshing kick and a harmony of notes your guests won’t forget.


4. Autumn Orchard Old Fashioned
The Autumn Orchard Old Fashioned is perfect for those seeking a more refined
Thanksgiving cocktail. Our Old Tom Apple Gin blends apples and spices for a unique twist on the classic Old Fashioned.
Ingredients:
• 2 oz Sternwheeler Old Tom Apple Gin
• 1 sugar cube or 1⁄2 oz simple syrup
• 2 dashes of bitters
• Orange peel and apple slice (for garnish)
Instructions:
Muddle sugar and bitters in a glass. Add ice and pour in Old Tom Apple Gin. Stir gently, then garnish with an orange peel twist and apple slice for a beautifully balanced autumn cocktail.


5. Blue Butterfly Gin Fizz
For a show-stopping Thanksgiving drink, try the Blue Butterfly Gin Fizz. Made with our Blue Butterfly Gin, featuring Pea Blossom and Saskatoon Berry, this cocktail tastes heavenly and looks incredible.
Ingredients:
• 2 oz Sternwheeler Blue Butterfly Gin
• 3⁄4 oz lemon juice
• 1⁄2 oz simple syrup
• Club soda (to top)
• Edible flowers (for garnish)
Instructions:
Shake Blue Butterfly Gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup with ice. Strain into a glass, top with club soda, and garnish with edible flowers for an elegant, floral-infused cocktail that’s as beautiful as it is delicious.


Celebrate with Craft Cocktails
Thanksgiving is all about celebrating the season's flavours, and there’s no better way to do that than with craft spirits made here in the Kootenays. Sternwheeler Craft Distillery’s locally sourced and expertly distilled products offer the perfect base for your holiday cocktails. Whether you’re craving the spice of Pumpkin Pie Gin or the mysterious kick of Copperhead Moonshine, these recipes will bring something special to your Thanksgiving table.

Please browse our products and remember to pick up your favourite bottles for the
holiday. Let Sternwheeler Craft Distillery elevate your Thanksgiving with cocktails that everyone will love.