What better time to pull out the stops than Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner? Start the meal off with a Whiskey Cider Smash from Katie Grauke, Thresh Catering

3 cups Good quality apple cider (freshly pressed is best) 
3 cups Bourbon  
1/4 cup Freshly squeezed lemon juice  
6 dashes Bitters 

Combine ingredients into a pitcher and stir well to combine. Serve in high ball glasses over ice.  Garnish with an apple slice if you are feeling fancy.