The Cranberry

The Cranberry is one of our favorite Früzen garnishes.  It is so simple, yet has such a stunning appearance.  Cranberries have a distinguished tart taste perfect for accompanying cocktails as well as for décor.  The bright red gloss on cranberries makes a simple decoration dramatic.  Here are some of our favorite ideas for the cranberry on your Thanksgiving table this season.

We can’t think of anything more perfect to pair with tarty cranberries than cheese!  This layered cranberry sauce dish, courtesy of Paula Deen, is simple and mouthwatering.  With this recipe you can dress up that cranberry-can-shaped-mold by layering it with cream cheese and nuts.  It is delicious and beautiful, with the deep red and whipped white colors creating a parfait like centerpiece.  Definitely a show stealer on your table.   Check out the recipe

We have always been a fan of simple, yet beautiful, which is why the cranberry is one of our favorite berries to use.  We stronly suggest using the cranberry as one of the star components to your decorations this Thanksgiving.  Candles can say a lot without doing much prep or damage to your wallet.  We love the look of a white candle paired with cranberries.  The beauty is that you could have one, or ten all over your house and it wouldn't be over kill.  To add even another extra touch to this centerpiece we suggest throwing in some rosemary or another favorite herb to add some extra pop to your decoration.

Last, but definitely not least is a Thanksgiving Cranberry Cocktail!  This Cranberry, Ginger Fizz cocktail is easy and delicious.  You simply take a shot of cranberry vodka, cranberry juice, top with ginger ale to add the "fizz", and add a garnish of your choosing.  May we suggest a Früzen Ice Cranberry to make it a "Früzen Cranberry Ginger Fizz".  The best part about this drink is that you can omit the liquor all together and the drink will still be delicious to all of your guests!  Cheers and enjoy your Thanksgiving.