Toast the Season with These 18 Must-Try Thanksgiving Cocktails
Thanksgiving cocktails bring seasonal flavors to the holiday in drinks that are festive, warm, and full of fall flair. With ingredients like spiced cider, fresh cranberries, and hints of pumpkin or cinnamon, these cocktails capture the rich and cozy tastes of the season. Perfect for sipping before dinner or toasting with friends, they add a special touch to Thanksgiving gatherings. Earthy herbs like rosemary or thyme pair beautifully with warm spices and fruit, creating an inviting, autumn-inspired feel in every glass. These holiday cocktails are a delightful way to share in gratitude, warmth, and celebration.
Mulled Wine Fireball Jello Shots
Spice up your holiday party with mulled wine Fireball jello shots. A fruity and festive twist on the classic mulled wine.
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Apple Cider Moscow Mule
Apple Cider Moscow Mule adds autumn flavors to the classic ginger beer drink for a refreshing fall cocktail recipe. Easy to make and enjoy!
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White Wine Sangria
Mix up a batch of white wine sangria to share on Thanksgiving for an elegant and easy option. Your family and friends will be so impressed with the way this easy and flavorful drink pairs with turkey.
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Cranberry Moscow Mule With Cranberry Simple Syrup
Indulge in the refreshing flavors of cranberry and ginger berr with this easy-to-make Cranberry Moscow Mule, perfect for any occasion.
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Thanksgiving Margaritas
This margarita tastes just like Thanksgiving should! It has apple cider, pumpkin puree and cinnamon to make such a delicious and cozy cocktail to sip before dinner.
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Cranberry Gin Cocktails
Cranberry and gin come together to make an easy and excellent Thanksgiving cocktails! This recipe is so festive and pairs well with turkey and all of the trimmings.
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Bourbon Smash
Turn up the heat this Thanksgiving by serving a round of bourbon smash cocktails. This recipe is so easy and pairs well with turkey, ham or prime rib!
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Pumpkin Pie Sangria
Pumpkin pie sangria is bubbly, sweet and so good on Thanksgiving. Make a pitcher of these to share with your holiday feast for a cocktail that is destined to become a staple in your family.
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Maple Apple Whiskey Sour
Whiskey pairs up with sweet apple cider and maple syrup, fresh lemon juice, and frothy egg white to make an apple maple whiskey sour recipe.
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Cranberry Orange Prosecco Punch
Cranberry orange prosecco punch is a festive and fruity Fall or Thanksgiving cocktail with a wonderful fizz, perfect for entertaining.
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Toffee Apple Cider Fireball Hot Toddy
This toffee apple cider Fireball hot toddy is delish! It’s a novel take on hot toddy with Fireball whiskey. You are really going to love it.
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Gin And Cranberry Juice Cocktail
This cranberry Negroni has gin, cranberry juice, Campari, and sweet vermouth. It’s the perfect cocktail for your holidays.
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Festive Holiday Cranberry Margarita
A cranberry margarita makes a great Thanksgiving or Christmas cocktail. The yummy combination of silver tequila and triple sec, along with seasonal favourites like cranberries and edible fall flowers, results in a very festive cranberry drink that everyone will adore. Add this cranberry cocktail to your party drink list this holiday season.
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Pumpkin Spice Margaritas
Mix up some margaritas to share on Thanksgiving. These have a cozy pumpkin spice flavor that adds the perfect seasonal touch to your holiday.
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Cranberry Clementine Cocktails
This bright and bubbly cocktail is perfect for Thanksgiving. It has a wonderful seasonal flavor and the recipe makes enough to serve a crowd.
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Honeycrisp Apple Cocktails
Honeycrisp apple cocktails are ideal for Thanksgiving. They have a boozy bourbon kick that compliments the sweetness of honeycrisp apples perfectly. Your guests will love sipping these as they catch up with each other.
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Pumpkin Pudding Shots
These tasty pumpkin pudding shots are the perfect cocktail to offer on Thanksgiving. Even guests who don’t like the taste of alcohol will love this option. With a kick of rumchata and so much pumpkin spice flavor; these will spread holiday vibes to one and all!
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Pumpkin Pie Martinis
Bring pumpkin pie flavor to your Thanksgiving meal with this martini recipe. It has the best boozy kick, and so much pumpkin spice flavor in each sip!
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