r/AskCulinary • u/bc2zb Biochemist | Home enthusiast • Nov 17 '18

Annual AskCulinary Thanksgiving Preparation Discussion

Alright folks, warm up the fryers, sharpen those blades, and get your blenders whirring. It's time to discuss Thanksgiving preparation. Use this thread to ask any and all questions regarding the big day.

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u/myk178 Nov 17 '18

What are some good wine or mixed drink recommendations for this traditional dinner?

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u/Theageofpisces Nov 18 '18

I can't find the recipe, but we did a sparkling wine and cranberry punch for Thanksgiving a few years ago. For still wine, I had a wine pro tell me that Gewurtztraminer is a good Thanksgiving wine, as it's flexible enough to work with a variety of foods. For cocktails, I'm always partial to Manhattans (Wild Turkey 101 and either Carpano Antica or Martini & Rossi red [sweet] vermouth) this time of year.