Elevate your Thanksgiving gathering with these delicious cocktail recipes. Impress your guests and toast to the holiday! Read on for festive inspiration.
Sometimes, all you need is a refreshing cocktail! Let's make some!
Cocktails For Thanksgiving
If you're hosting Thanksgiving this year, you need a signature Thanksgiving cocktail! It'll make Thanksgiving dinner even better.
Let's put the classic cocktail to the side and make some fun, festive cocktails!
Thanksgiving Cocktail Recipes
Let's make some delicious Thanksgiving drinks! They will leave your guests talking about your extraordinary hosting skills for weeks!
Don't be the host that forgets to go all out for the cocktails! Thanksgiving is about more than just the turkey!
Let's get into it!
Cranberry Cocktail
Starting strong and staying on theme, we have a delightful pre-dinner cocktail, a Cranberry Cocktail. Cranberries were made for the Thanksgiving holiday, so it's only natural that we're starting with a hit.
Here's what you'll need for this cocktail:
- 2 parts vodka
- 4 parts cranberry juice
- A splash of lime juice
- Fresh cranberries
Instructions
Prep by popping your martini glass in the freezer for a few minutes! This will keep your cocktail nice and chilled for longer!
Add vodka, cranberry juice, lime juice, and ice in a cocktail shaker. Shake well!
Strain into your prepared martini glass and garnish with vibrant, fresh cranberries. Serve and enjoy!
Apple Cider Mimosa
Apple cider warms the soul with its rich goodness. Let's spice it up and make it a Mimosa.
Here's what you'll need for this simple, yet delicious cocktail:
- 4 parts champagne (or sparkling wine)
- 1 part fresh apple cider
- Cinnamon stick or apple slice
Instructions
In your champagne flute, add your champagne and apple cider. Garnish with a cinnamon stick or apple slice. Enjoy!
Pumpkin Spice Martini
Pumpkin spice is a hit when it comes to the holidays! If you're looking for something decadent and delicious, a Pumpkin Spice Martini will be the perfect cocktail for you!
Here's what you'll need:
- 2 parts vanilla vodka
- 1 part pumpkin spice liqueur
- A splash of Irish cream liqueur
- Cinnamon
- A cinnamon stick
Instructions
Prep by popping your martini glass in the freezer for a bit.
Add vanilla vodka, pumpkin spice liqueur, Irish cream liqueur, and ice in a cocktail shaker. Shake, shake, shake. Strain into your prepared martini glass.
As a garnish, sprinkle a dash of cinnamon and pop in a cinnamon stick. Enjoy!
(Get extra festive and add a nice cinnamon sugar rim coating!)
Mulled Wine
If you feel like drinking wine and a nice hot beverage at the same time, I have a solution for you! Mulled wine!
So, what is mulled wine? Mulled wine is just wine with mulling spices. It tastes like the holidays! Here's what you'll need for some mulled wine that will warm you right up:
- 1 bottle of dry red wine
- 2 Cinnamon sticks
- 3 cloves
- Some nutmeg (optional)
- 1 sliced orange
- 1/2 cup apple cider
- Brandy or rum (optional)
Instructions
Mulled wine comes down to your preferences. The only recommendation I have is using cabernet sauvignon or merlot as your wine base.
Add your wine, cinnamon sticks, cloves, nutmeg, sliced orange, and apple cider in a saucepan. Let this heat up on a medium heat. You only want to let your mixture simmer for about 20 minutes before removing it from the heat.
Strain it into a jug. When serving, garnish with a fresh orange slice and cinnamon stick. Now, you would spike your drink with some brandy or rum!
(Note: Why not try spicing things up and adding some apple brandy to the mix!)
Moscow Mule
You're probably thinking, really? A Moscow Mule. How is that festive?
Sometimes, you just need a simple cocktail with deliciously subtle flavors to enjoy before or after dinner. So let's make a classic Moscow Mule:
- 2 parts vodka
- 4 parts ginger beer
- A splash of lime juice
- A lime wedge
- Mint
Instructions
Get your copper mug out! Add some ice, vodka, and fresh lime juice. Top with some ginger beer! Garnish with a lime wedge and some fresh mint! Enjoy
(Note: If you want to spice things up, literally, add some spicy ginger beer to give your cocktail a kick!)
Pomegranate Prosecco Spritz
Pomegranate has that rich, bright flavor that's perfect for a Thanksgiving cocktail! Here's what you'll need for this fizzy cocktail:
- 1 part vodka
- 2 parts pomegranate juice
- Prosecco
- A dash of maple syrup or simple syrup (adjust to taste)
- A handful of pomegranate seeds
- Rosemary sprig
Instructions
Add vodka, pomegranate juice, maple syrup, and a handful of fresh ice in a cocktail shaker. Shake well! Strain into a glass with fresh ice. Top with some Prosecco. Garnish with some pomegranate seeds and a sprig of rosemary. Enjoy!
Hot Toddy
Let's make another warm drink that will make you feel cozy and toasty. Here's what you'll need for a classic Hot Toddy:
- 2 parts whiskey
- A splash of honey
- A splash of fresh lemon juice
- Lemon slice
- Hot water
Instructions
Start by warming up some water. Once your water is nice and hot, add your whiskey, honey, and fresh lemon juice. Stir until everything is well combined. Garnish with a fresh lemon slice. Enjoy!
(Note: Your whiskey can be any whiskey of your choosing. You can use bourbon, rye whiskey, and even scotch. Use whatever pleases your palate.)
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