Cinnamon Cran-Sour (For When Family Gatherings Need a Little Extra Something)

Thanksgiving is about gratitude, good food, and pretending you're not stressed about whether the turkey will be dry. Whether you're watching Notre Dame take on Syracuse or Stanford, sitting around the table with relatives asking about your life choices, or just trying to survive another round of family stories you've heard a dozen times, this drink has your back. It's festive enough for the holidays and strong enough to keep you smiling through it all.

What You Need:

• 2 oz. Hoosier Sweet Heat (bringing the warmth to the season)

• 2 oz. Cranberry juice 

• 1 oz. Lemon juice (fresh, because you're making an effort)

• ½ oz. Simple Syrup 

• 2 dashes Angostura bitters (the secret ingredient nobody talks about)

• Cinnamon stick for garnish (makes it look like you tried)

What You Do:

1. Add Hoosier Sweet Heat, simple syrup, and bitters to a shaker with ice. Give it a solid shake to wake everything up, then strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice.

2. Top with cranberry juice & lemon juice and give it a gentle stir.

3. Drop in that cinnamon stick and call yourself a holiday mixologist.

This is what Thanksgiving tastes like when you mix tradition with a little spice and a lot of good sense. Whether you're cheering on the Irish, carving the turkey, or just enjoying time with the people you love (and tolerate), the Cinnamon Cran-Sour is here for all of it. Cheers to family, football, and drinks that actually taste like the season.