The fall whiskey cocktail series continues with the "Early Bird." For Turkey Day, you have to start drinking as soon as possible. Thanksgiving dinner is never on time, so enjoy the Thanksgiving ingredients beforehand to get yourself in the spirit.

For the drink:
-2 oz rye (Alberta Premium Rye Cask Strength)
-1/3 oz semi-dry red vermouth (Regal Rogue Bold Red)
-1/3 oz cranberry simple syrup
-1 dash drops homemade turkey stock
Garnish:
Lemon peel
Glassware:
Rocks glass
Add the drink ingredients to a cocktail mixer with ice and stir until chilled. Pour through a Hawthorne strainer. Garnish.