Being Grateful + A Cocktail

The Moscow Mule - A Thankgiving Cocktail | @Susan Salzman | www.theurbanbaker.com

There is always such a build up when planning holidays and special occasions.  There is the meal planning, the grocery lists, the guest list, the table settings (linens, center pieces, candles, etc), the music and lastly, activities for the kids.  I love entertaining and although I am grateful for the home that I have, I secretly wish I had a bigger home, with a tad more room, making more space for more guests.  With that said, we seemingly shoved 28 people into our home yesterday and it somehow all worked.

I was hoping that todays post was going to be about all the leftovers that were lurking in my fridge and what I was going to do with them.  Sadly, I have a little turkey, some cranberry sauce, a slice of pecan pie, and a little artichoke dip (delish – and will post soon).  Today, for lunch, we will have a very simple turkey sandwich, with some cranberry sauce, english white cheddar, and some arugula.  There will not be any pumpkin soup or stuffing on the side.

Instead, today I will share with you our pre-dinner cocktail.  The cocktail was a toss up between a Persimmon Mojito or a Moscow Mule.  After I assessed my “to do” list, I went with the easier of the two; The Moscow Mule.  This drink has 3 ingredients; limes, vodka, and ginger beer.  It really doesn’t get much simpler than that. Before juicing the limes, I zested them and put the zest in the freezer.  I put the lime juice and the vodka in a pitcher and kept the beer cold.  I made it a self serve kind of drink and everyone was “happy”!

The Perfect Thanksgiving | @Susan Salzman | www.theurbanbaker.commy nephew, Luca-the lego king-made a centerpiece, daisy’s, mac ‘n cheese crackers,
sunflowers, dish towels for napkins (IKEA=.49cents)

The Perfect Thanksgiving Desserts | @Susan Salzman | www.theurbanbaker.com

desserts: caramel apple cranberry pie, pumpkin-praline cheesecake,
pumpkin cranberry mini loaf, pecan pie

Family | @Susan Salzman | www.theurbanbaker.com

my nephew, shane turns 9, eli and his cousins,
nana and bunka with all 9 grandchildren

Cookie Gratitude | @Susan Salzman | www.theurbanbaker.com

Moscow Mule


Ingredients

juice from 1/2 a lime (about a 1/2 tablespoon)
3 oz.  vodka (I used kettle one)
5 oz. ginger beer

Instructions

• squeeze limes
• combine vodka and limes and pour over lots of ice
• add 5 oz. of ginger beer.  toss in a lime wedge.
• drink and be merry!

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  • marla {family fresh cooking}
    Reply

    Susan, thanks for sharing your Thanksgiving with us! That lego creation is AWESOME! Enjoy those tasty looking cocktails. Did you buy your Mexico tickets?? xo

  • Kristen
    Reply

    Loving the cocktail and totally loving the Lego centerpiece!

  • tammy
    Reply

    i think every night should be an occasion like this one was! thanks for a beautiful thanksgiving!
    xo

  • tammy
    Reply

    p.s. love the new website makeover!

  • Patricia Scarpin
    Reply

    Your blog looks AMAZING, Susan! So, so beautiful – just like everything you post here.

    What a delicious menu and wonderful celebration – I wish I had been part of it!

    xx

  • admin
    Reply

    patricia – you are invited to my table 365 days a year!!

  • Donna
    Reply

    Thanks for making up MY mind, as well! I’d been hunting for something novel to do with extra homemade ginger ale (recipe courtesy of http://www.thekitchn.com) and came across the Moscow Mule, which I’d never tried, but now look forward to.

  • Lisa!
    Reply

    Jeff LOVED your Moscow Mule and probably would have had four of them if he hadn’t been the designated driver.

    Your meal was wonderful- food, friends, family, everything. Thanks for sharing with us!

  • Fran
    Reply

    Dear Susan,

    You are an wonderful hostess and photographer. I enjoyed spending Thanksgiving with you and the family. The feast was delicious.

    Fran

  • Deliciously Organic
    Reply

    Your site is beautiful! I love the new update! THe photos from your Thanksgiving are precious. I especially love the lego men eating pasta. 🙂 I like the sound of this drink. I need to get some ginger beer and give it a try.

  • Cynthia
    Reply

    I need to be coming here more often… your blog is so warm and inviting.

    Try the bacon! 🙂

  • Kimberley
    Reply

    I love Moscow Mules! And even more, the idea of using persimmon in a cocktail. Brainstorming holiday cocktails now, and I might have to borrow that. 🙂

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