One of my favorite ways create new drink recipes is to invite a challenge from friends. The Polynesian Pilgrim began as a prompt for an annual Friendsgiving celebration: “Can you do a Mai Tai but make it Thanksgiving?” The result is a tart and tangy drink that welcomes the addition of autumnal flavors and colors that complement the traditional Mai Tai concept.

Ingredients

• White rum

• Dry orange curaçao

• Black rum

• Orgeat

• 100% cranberry juice

• Lime

• Blood orange

• Fresh sage

• Whole cranberries