Making gravy is surprisingly easy. If you’re already making a Thanksgiving turkey, with about 15 minutes extra work you can also have homemade gravy. And like most foods, gravy is even better when you add booze.

Ingredients

4 cups turkey or chicken stock
3 tbs butter (unsalted)
1/3 cup flour
Pan drippings from turkey (pour fat off first)
½ cup bourbon
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Cook butter in a large saucepan on medium … Read more

The nice folks at Wild Turkey have made a traditional thanksgiving meal out of Jimmy Russel’s creation, Wild Turkey 101. Yes, it is 101 proof, almost cask strength bourbon, and perfect for getting you through Thanksgiving with the Mother-in-law. It’s so easy to prepare, there’s no need to learn how to cook. Cranberries and rosemary make great traditional side-dishes, so you’ll have a well-rounded Thanksgiving meal.

For turkey that you can’t overcook:

Thanksgiving 101

Wild … Read more

This is a once-in-every-four-years event, so cocktails are in order.

Take a drink every time:

A state changes color on the TV news electoral map
The is a “breaking story”
News says this is the most important, symbolic, historic election in US history
We see how the candidates spent the day
Station touts it’s coverage as the best, the leader, etc…
There is a Pundit battle
News interviews Joe the Plumber or any of us … Read more

Don’t be like these guys; drink responsibly!

Halloween links:

20 Ways to Enjoy Halloween Online [Mashable]
America’s Most Haunted [Mental Floss]
Halloween Treats in a Glass or a Bowl [Dowd on Drinks]
All Hallows Punch [Spirits & Cocktails]
Halloween Garnishes [Cocktail Hacker]

This ghostly cauldron of licorice-melon flavors was conceived by Scott Gemmell of award-winning LA Bartenders. A delicate balance of black sambuca and green Midori, spooky indeed! Courtesy of Luxardo.

Created by Brian Miller of New York hotspot Death & Co this creepy cocktail is made with Flor de Caña rum, a new premium rum from Nicaragua which has recently become available in the U.S. Courtesy of Flor de Caña.

Dot from Dabbled posted a cool but simple Instructable on how to use tapioca bubbles to make creepy cocktails and shots.

You can color and flavor tapioca pearls to accent a variety of Halloween cocktails.

Creepy Halloween Bubble Halloween Cocktails

Courtesy of Skyy Vodka.

This spooky cocktail is a blend of the rich, smooth reposado tequila and fruity pumpkin spice syrup. Served in a martini glass garnished with cinnamon, what a great way to toast to a ghouly All Hallows’ Eve. Courtesy of Herradura Tequila.

Jason’s been reviewing beers over at Dethroner. Getting ready for Halloween he checked out Jack’s Pumpkin Spice Ale from Anheuser-Busch.

He writes, “I rarely enjoy fruit flavored beers — they overdo the fruit and taste too tart. Jack’s Pumpkin Spice Ale actually respects the beer!” Respect, that says it all.

Jack’s Pumpkin Spice Ale [Dethroner]