The Plymouth Soul: A Thanksgiving Cocktail for The American Mods

Ingredients:

• 2 oz Rye Whiskey (bold and spicy, very American)

• 0.5 oz Sweet Vermouth (adds balance and body)

• 0.5 oz Spiced Maple Syrup* (see below)

• 0.25 oz Allspice Dram (or St. Elizabeth Allspice Liqueur)

• 2 dashes Orange Bitters

• 1 dash Angostura Bitters

Spiced Maple Syrup:Heat 1/2 cup pure maple syrup with 1/4 tsp cinnamon, a pinch of clove, and a few orange peels. Simmer gently 5 mins, then strain. Keeps 2 weeks in fridge.

Glassware:Rocks glass or a vintage Old Fashioned glass

Garnish:

• Flamed orange peel

• Optional: skewer of roasted pecans or candied cranberry for extra flair

Method:

1. Add all ingredients to a mixing glass with ice.

2. Stir until well-chilled (20–25 seconds).

3. Strain over a large rock in a rocks glass.

4. Express orange peel over the drink and drop it in. Garnish as desired.

Vibe:

It’s Old Fashioned meets Manhattan meets holiday spice, with a clear American backbone. It pairs beautifully with roasted turkey, sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce, or even pumpkin pie. Great for sipping before, during, or after the meal.