Thanksgiving Brawl (and Cocktails)

It's Happy Hour! In this episode Matthew is presenting the perfect Thanksgiving dinner cocktail the Fireside 75. Its light, refreshing, and warming to the soul. Meanwhile Ben is showing off his May I Have Another Punch. The perfect punch for a large party. They also get down to gravy, give tips on alcohol free cocktails, and discuss elbows to the throat one last time. Recipes below.Fireside 751/2 oz Brandy or Cognac1/2 oz Gin1/2 oz Lemon Juice1/2 oz Cinnamon Syrup2 oz Sparkling White WineAdd first 4 ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake until well chilled. Double strain into a coupe glass or champagne flute and top with sparkling white wine. Garnish with a lemon twist.May I Have Another Punch1 cup Spiced Apple Syrup1/2 cup Lemon Juice1/2 cup Orange Liqueur1 cup - 1 1/2 cups White Rum2 cups Pomegranate Juice2 cups Club SodaCombine Spiced Apple Syrup, lemon juice, rum, orange liqueur, and pomegranate juice in a sealed container and chill in refrigerator. Top with club soda when serving.Spiced Apple Syrup2 cups unfiltered apple cider2 cups sugar1 cinnamon stick4-8 cloves4 cardamom podsNutmeg for gratingBring apple cider to a simmer over medium heat. Reduce heat to low. Add spices. Simmer for 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Let steep for at least 15 minutes. Return to low heat and add sugar. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Allow syrup to cool completely before using. Makes ~4 cups, adjust as desired.