{"id":300,"date":"2021-11-23T21:09:43","date_gmt":"2021-11-23T21:09:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.englishivys.com\/blog\/?p=300"},"modified":"2021-11-23T21:14:52","modified_gmt":"2021-11-23T21:14:52","slug":"delicious-drink-pairings-for-thanksgiving-dinner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.englishivys.com\/blog\/delicious-drink-pairings-for-thanksgiving-dinner\/","title":{"rendered":"Delicious Drink Pairings For Thanksgiving Dinner"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">The Thanksgiving Day meal is one of the central pleasures of the holiday occasion. Every element is perfectly orchestrated to complement and incorporate the entire seasonal theme. But many people tend to overlook the importance of a Thanksgiving dinner beverage. A variety of liquors, beers, and wines improve the flavor profiles of roast turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:19px\">Whether you are hosting, attending, or going out to a restaurant for Thanksgiving this year, be sure to enhance the holiday pleasure with these deliciously-fitting Thanksgiving dinner drink pairings!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.englishivys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Thanksgiving-Dinner-Restaurant-Indianapolis-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Thanksgiving Dinner Restaurant Indianapolis 317-822-5070\" class=\"wp-image-301\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.englishivys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Thanksgiving-Dinner-Restaurant-Indianapolis-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.englishivys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Thanksgiving-Dinner-Restaurant-Indianapolis-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.englishivys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Thanksgiving-Dinner-Restaurant-Indianapolis-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.englishivys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Thanksgiving-Dinner-Restaurant-Indianapolis-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.englishivys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Thanksgiving-Dinner-Restaurant-Indianapolis-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.englishivys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Thanksgiving-Dinner-Restaurant-Indianapolis.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Thanksgiving Dinner Restaurant Indianapolis 317-822-5070<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:25px\">How to <strong>Pair a Perfect Drink With Thanksgiving Dinner<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\"><strong>Wine<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It doesn\u2019t matter if you prefer red or white, you have many options for a perfect Thanksgiving dinner pairing. If you are a red wine drinker, opt for a Pinot Noir, Syrah, or even a Zinfandel. The low tannin, impugning the war is a delicate palate-pleaser that won\u2019t overshadow the rest of your meal. Syrah and Zinfandel offer deep, complex flavors that are cozy for the fall season and complement the richness of a Thanksgiving dinner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>White wines recommended for Thanksgiving menus include Sauvignon Blancs, Rieslings, and Gew\u00fcrztraminer. These whites perfectly complement the traditional herbs and seasonings used in a Thanksgiving dinner spread. They also pair well with potatoes. If you prefer sparkling wine, pour yourself a glass of anything labeled <em>Brut<\/em>; a sparkling ros\u00e9 is a great pairing for smoked turkey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\"><strong>Beer<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are someone that loves a frosty cold beer to wash down your Thanksgiving dinner, direct your selection towards a Belgian style brew, preferably a Saison, which also happens to be an excellent palate cleanser. This rich and complex spiced ale pairs well with the seasonal flavors of Thanksgiving entr\u00e9es and side dishes. If a yeasty Saison is not your first choice, any dark beer pairs well with a Thanksgiving dinner spread. If you are smoking your turkey, pour yourself a Scotch-style ale for an enhanced flavor profile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\"><strong>Cocktails and Liquor<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If wine and beer won\u2019t cut it, you must be a cocktail drinker. Or perhaps you just like your whiskey neat. Either way, you have a load of options in store for you this holiday season. Gin and whiskey are two of the top-recommended liquors, either alone or in cocktails, for Thanksgiving dinner. The botanicals and herb base in gin brings out the flavor profiles in turkey, stuffing, and mashed potatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both bourbon and scotch are rich and slightly sweet, which are attributes complementary to many traditional Thanksgiving menu options like stuffing and candied yams. Opt for a Glenlivet of any kind, or a Tennessee whiskey that offers notes of dried fruit and caramel, like Gentleman Jack. You can never go wrong with a <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.englishivys.com\/blog\/2-new-takes-on-the-traditional-old-fashioned\/\" target=\"_blank\">traditional Old Fashioned<\/a>! Just avoid whiskeys that are overly smoky.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>Not hosting Thanksgiving dinner this year? You are so lucky! Looking for a place that will serve you a memorable and traditional holiday meal you will absolutely love?<\/strong> Visit <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.englishivys.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">English Ivy\u2019s Pub and Eatery in Downtown Indianapolis<\/a> for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.englishivys.com\/menus\/weekly-specials.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Thanksgiving dinner<\/a> this year! We are open this Thanksgiving from 5PM to 12AM, kitchen closing at 10PM. No reservations required!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Related Posts:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.englishivys.com\/blog\/festive-thanksgiving-day-inspired-cocktails\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Festive Thanksgiving Day Inspired Cocktails<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.englishivys.com\/blog\/easy-leftover-thanksgiving-day-turkey-ideas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Easy Leftover Thanksgiving Day Turkey Ideas<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.englishivys.com\/blog\/recommended-grocery-store-wine-and-cheese-pairings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Recommended Grocery Store Wine and Cheese Pairings<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.englishivys.com\/contact.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"187\" src=\"https:\/\/www.englishivys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Bar-Indianapolis-1024x187.png\" alt=\"Downtown Indianapolis Bar Restaurant\" class=\"wp-image-14\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.englishivys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Bar-Indianapolis-1024x187.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.englishivys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Bar-Indianapolis-300x55.png 300w, https:\/\/www.englishivys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Bar-Indianapolis-768x140.png 768w, https:\/\/www.englishivys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Bar-Indianapolis.png 1214w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>317-822-5070<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Thanksgiving Day meal is one of the central pleasures of the holiday occasion. 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