When people think about Thanksgiving the chances are you conjure up images of the North American holiday with turkey dinners and pumpkin pie, but historically it is a harvest festival celebrated around the world.
American whaling ships even brought the celebration to Norfolk Island, and let’s face it after the year many people, places and venues have endured, when not celebrate being thankful to be out of lockdown?
The Distilled Spirits Council of the US (DISCUS) has recognised this and is sponsoring ‘Cheers! Spirits from the USA’ and is partnering with some of Australia’s leading venues to turn ‘Happy Hour into Thanksgiving Hour’ for the week of Thanksgiving.
From Monday 22 November until Sunday 28 November, bars including Maybe Sammy, Kittyhawk, Burdekin Hotel, Grain Bar, Nola Smokehouse and Bar, The Swinging Cat and Burrow Bar in Sydney, The Everleigh, The Elysian Whisky Bar, The Catfish and Que Club in Melbourne and Maybe Mae in Adelaide will be serving a range of American spirits in Thanksgiving themed cocktails at special prices.
Charles McEntee from DISCUS, said: “After a difficult year, we’re looking forward to partnering with some of the nation’s leading venues to celebrate Thanksgiving.
“The country is known for having some of the most knowledgeable and innovative bartenders, so we’re looking forward to Australians being able to experience new and delicious cocktails using some of America’s finest spirits, whilst supporting much loved bars and giving thanks.”
The cocktails will highlight the quality and versatility of American spirits, and showcase brands including Angel’s Envy Bourbon, Bulleit Bourbon, KOVAL, Old Forester, St George Gin, Wild Turkey, Westland, and Westward American Single Malt Whiskey.
