Green Wines & Festive Cocktails For Thanksgiving

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For your vegetarian Thanksgiving, think about going green with the wine. A variety of eco-conscious wineries are offering white and red wines made from sustainably-grown, organic grapes.

Ceago Vinegarden has a pure, clean, biodynamic sauvignon blanc for under $20. For a red varietal, pour a potent, powerful zinfandel like Ridge's Lytton Springs ($33).

Don't forget a water, sparkling apple cider, and a signature cocktail. An unexpected and festive cranberry caipairinha will get guests in the mood. For the recipe, read more

Cranberry Caipirinha
From Food & Wine magazine

Ice
10 fresh cranberries, chopped
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon water
2 lime wedges
1/3 cup aquavit

1. Fill a rocks glass with ice.
2. In a cocktail shaker, using a wooden spoon, muddle the cranberries with the sugar, water and 1 of the lime wedges.
3. Add the aquavit and a handful of ice and shake well.
4. Strain into the glass, garnish with the remaining lime wedge and serve.

Serves 1.