While the holiday season is always full of gratitude and frivolity, the moments allows people to push a little further outside their comfort zone. This year, Yung Gravy and Skrewball invite everyone to pour a little extra flavor and extra curiosity into their food extravaganza. Discovering a new flavor combination could become the new holiday tradition that becomes legendary.
When Skrewball hit the market, it invited drinkers to have a little fun with that whiskey liquor. The peanut flavored whiskey is far from grandpa’s stilted variety. Whether drunk on its own or shake into a cocktail, that touch of flavor whimsy satisfies.
Some people appreciate a solid pour during the holiday season. While no one is suggesting too many sips to numb the visceral response to another unpopular topic debate, the reality is that a cocktail can enliven the atmosphere. Sometimes that awkwardness needs something to break the ice.
This Thanksgiving Skrewball partnered with Yung Gravy to have a spirited conversation about getting basted. While that method can ensure a moist bird is the centerpiece of the Thanksgiving food feast, the phrase can have a different application, too.
With the "Give Thanks and Get Basted" responsibly Thanksgiving concept, the idea is to get a little unusual with the holiday traditions. Isn’t it time that the turkey baster becomes more than just a single use kitchen gadget?
As the face of the campaign, Yung Gravy offered his take on the concept. After a few pours, people might never look at the gravy boat the same. But, isn’t that idea the point? Life is too short to have another bland, boring holiday meal. It is time to get a little mischievous.
Recently, Yung Gravy graciously answered some questions about his role in the Skrewball campaign and his Thanksgiving plans. The candid answers show that even just a little twist to tradition can be just what the holiday needs.
Yung Gravy and Skrewball get the good times pouring on Thanksgiving
Cristine Struble: “This special campaign is about getting “basted responsibly.” Why do you think that a little Skrewball helps to get the good times flowing during the holiday?
Yung Gravy: “If you want to really mix it up this holiday and get creative, you want to Skrew the Usual and Skrewball is perfect for that. I think that the savory peanut butter flavors are a great fit with Thanksgiving food. Love it in a baster but baste responsibly – it tastes better through the baster.”
CS: Sometimes, during the holiday dinner, the conversation can be a little dicey. What is your advice to people if Aunt Edna asks that uncomfortable question?
YG: “I’ve only experienced this one time. It was really funny, because most of my family’ Swiss and doesn’t speak English, I once had Thanksgiving with that side of the family. We were at a dog breeders house, so there was a Basenji giving birth, and there’s two people at this table right next to me, like kind of yelling at each other over pronouns and stuff, and I’m just trying to eat my turkey. That was the only time I went and did Thanksgiving with my East Coast family. A smooth way out of an uncomfortable conversation that always works with your aunt, I usually just crack jokes.”
CS: Why do you think that the Skrewball’s flavor is the perfect pairing for that turkey dinner? Do you think that Skrewball would be tasty in some gravy?
YG: “Honestly, it could be. You know, I had this dessert the other day – it was a pound cake with bacon on it, and peanut butter, ice cream and some type of liquor. I feel like people experiment with those flavors. I think somehow including bacon with your Skrewball could be a new recipe. An Old Fashioned with Skrewball is delicious – I’ ve had that before. On the rocks is kind of my go-to.
CS: I heard you’re using Skrewball in a fondue recipe. Can you share how that recipe is getting a boost from Skrewball? Are there other Thanksgiving food traditions in your family?
YG: We do fondue. We’ve done raclette as well, which is another similar Swiss dish. When you cook either cheese fondue or chocolate fondue, traditionally, you need some sort of alcohol to be the base that helps it cook. I honestly don’t know the exact purpose of it, but there’s always beer and wine cheese fondue, and then we usually have chocolate fondue. Using Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey, I think will be a good replacement, because the liqueur sometimes tastes like cherries and doesn’t match as well as peanut butter would. I feel like we usually get key lime pie too. I don’ t know if key lime’s traditional, but we made it a tradition. If Skrewball’s on your table, it’s getting passed around.
CS: Do you have some other food suggestions?
YG: “You know what? One of my favorite dishes and snacks that I make is toast. I’ll toast some multigrain bread, throw on peanut butter, slice bananas and honey. Sometimes I do hot honey, but I usually just do normal honey. I think that with some Skrewball on the rocks, it would be a sensational evening snack. I don’ t know if they have a whiskey banana drink out there, but it's not too late.
CS: Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on the good things that have happened in the past year. What are you grateful for this Thanksgiving?
YG: Thankful for my friends and I haven’t had anything tragic happen in a long time. I have a house, which it was a great idea to buy a house – I’m much more comfortable now. I’m thankful for this and my friends and family being healthy, and my job is fun.
CS: If everyone were to raise a glass of Skrewball this Thanksgiving, what toast would you give at the table?
YG: Don’t forget to take a vacation, because I took my first vacation in seven years, and it was amazing, and I feel much better now. That was in Japan last week. So don’t forget to get some time off and treat yourself.
Whether you sip, get slightly toasted, or totally basted this holiday season, Skrewball is the pour that will bring a little mischievous merriment to the celebration. As Yung Gravy suggested, remember to enjoy yourself because life passes by in a flash.