Thanksgiving is a time to slow down, savour the day and appreciate the people who make life worth celebrating. While the holiday feast may be at the forefront of everyone’s minds, some of the best moments happen over drinks, before and after the meal. This Thanksgiving, Gibson’s Finest is raising a glass to its most vital ingredient: the loyal consumers who continue to make Gibson’s Finest part of life’s most meaningful moments and traditions.
“This year, Gibson’s Finest is raising a glass to our loyal consumers who have made our Canadian whisky part of their traditions year after year,” comments Kylie McGee, Gibson’s Finest Brand Director. “Whether enjoyed neat, on the rocks or mixed into an easy, approachable drink, Gibson’s Finest is made for bringing people together, and we’re proud to be part of so many Canadians’ moments of celebration.”
As Canadians gather with family and close friends to enjoy good food, great conversation and quality time together, Gibson’s Finest invites them to savour the moments that make Thanksgiving traditions special. Complementing the warmth, gratitude and togetherness of the Thanksgiving tradition, these approachable mixed drinks offer an easy way to bring Gibson’s Finest to the table, while celebrating the people at the heart of the holiday.
REVOLVING DOOR WITH GIBSON’S FINEST BOLD
The Revolving Door is the kind of serve that makes a memorable first impression, just like Gibson’s Finest Bold. With its rich rye character and bold, full-bodied profile, this whisky holds its own against the brightness of fresh lemon and the smooth sweetness of maple syrup. The cinnamon stick garnish adds a warm, spiced note that pairs perfectly with Thanksgiving flavours.
Recipe:
- 2oz Gibson’s Finest Bold
- 1½ oz Fresh Lemon
- 1oz Maple Syrup
- Garnish: Cinnamon Stick
Place ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake until chilled. Strain into a rocks glass with ice. Garnish with a cinnamon stick.
GIBSON’S & GINGER WITH GIBSON’S FINEST STERLING
Always a classic, Gibson’s Finest Sterling and ginger never go out of style. Masterfully crafted from a blend of hand-selected, barrel-aged whiskies four years and older, Gibson’s Finest Sterling is a Canadian whisky that is made for mixing and blends perfectly with the sweet, spicy flavours of ginger ale that pair with every dish on the Thanksgiving table.
Recipe:
- 2oz Gibson’s Finest Sterling
- 6oz Ginger Ale
Pour Gibson’s Finest Sterling into a rocks glass with ice. Top with ginger ale and stir. Garnish with a lime wedge and raise a glass!
APPLE PIE OLD FASHIONED WITH GIBSON’S FINEST RARE
Recipe:
- 2oz Gibson’s Finest Rare 12 Year Old
- 1oz Pure Apple Cider
- ½ oz Simple Syrup
- 3 dashes Angostura Bitters
- Pinch of Apple Pie Spice
- Garnish: 2 Apple Slices
Mix all ingredients in a mixing glass over ice and stir well. Strain over ice into a rocks glass. Garnish with apple slices. For the finest festive twist, swap the garnish for caramel apple.
GIBSON’S 18 YEAR OLD VENERABLE
Thanksgiving is the perfect time to bring out the finest of whiskies. Gibson’s Finest Venerable is crafted from a sophisticated blend of rare barrel-aged whiskies aged for 18 years, making it the perfect choice to enjoy neat for this year’s Thanksgiving celebrations. Made in charred oak barrels to extract and mingle the rich oak flavours with the hearty grain characters, Venerable undergoes a long, patient process to create a warming array of flavours and aromas. Multi-award winning, Gibson’s Finest Venerable is renowned for its remarkable smoothness and taste, Gibson’s Finest Venerable is rich in caramel, vanilla and sweet corn flavours, with subtle oak and hints of pepper.
Gibson’s Finest is available in select retailers across Canada.