16 Best Thanksgiving Cocktail Recipes

 

Instead of wine and beer, serve these delectable fall-flavored Thanksgiving cocktail recipes to your guests this holiday.

They’re far more festive than a plain old bottle of red, with pecan pie, apple cider, pumpkin, and cranberry-based beverages.

Pair these autumn-inspired drinks with an appetizer or a slice of pumpkin or apple pie for an extra special treat.

There are 16 fun cocktail recipes on this list, and I’m sure you’ll want to try them all!

 

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Best Thanksgiving Cocktails

 

1. Apple Cider Mimosas

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Apple Cider Mimosas are easy to make, delicious, and excellent for any fall gathering!

These apple cider mimosas are festive and sparkling, and Thanksgiving is the ideal occasion to serve them.

This is my favorite cozy rendition of a mimosa dish this time of year!

These apple cider mimosas are easy to make with just two basic ingredients!

The flavor combination of apple cider and champagne is perfect, making for a delightful pairing!

 

2. Pecan Pie Martini (Thanksgiving cocktail recipes)

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The Pecan Pie Martini is a sophisticated dessert cocktail that is simple to prepare at home. Creamy, sweet boozy, this cocktail tastes exactly like pecan pie.

This martini only requires rumchata, crème de cacao, bourbon, and half-and-half as ingredients.

Even though it contains bourbon, this cocktail is incredibly smooth and is perfect for those who don’t typically enjoy bourbon drinks.

I prefer Maker’s Mark, but feel free to substitute your preferred bourbon. These days, there are so many options to explore.

 

3. Apple Cider Mojito

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This apple cider mojito is a seasonal twist on a traditional cocktail that will keep you warm on winter days!

 

4. Appletini (Thanksgiving cocktail recipes)

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With its easiness and great sour apple flavor, this four-ingredient Appletini (Apple Martini) is one of our favorite party cocktails.

It simply takes a few minutes to prepare, giving you plenty of time to catch up with friends or your significant other.

For some rest, try one of these delicious Apple Martinis.

All you need to make this delectable treat is a basic cocktail shaker. Nevertheless, if you don’t have one, use a leak-proof cup or holder.

 

5. Cranberry Mimosas

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A mimosa for cranberry lovers, with tart cranberries, a sugar-rimmed glass, and sparkling champagne bubbles.

There are just two main components, and they can be prepared in less than five minutes!

Serve with traditional Thanksgiving and Christmas fare.

I can’t express how much I adore this mimosa enough. It is not only simple to make, but it also tastes fantastic.

Additionally, they are stunning! Make your guests (and yourself!) feel extra special by adding a rosemary sprig and fresh cranberries to the mimosas’ garnish.

 

6. Apple Harvest Punch Recipe (Thanksgiving cocktail recipes)

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 Apple harvest punch is a delightful whiskey punch that we call it! Apple cider, lemon juice, whiskey, and ginger simple syrup are all used to make this cocktail.

It’s perfect for a fall get-together, a pumpkin carving party, Thanksgiving, or a cheese party!

This recipe is one of our favorites because it’s easy to prepare and features the best autumn flavors, like apple cider and ginger.

To balance it, the lemon juice adds a faint citrus flavor.

 

7. Cranberry Moscow mule

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This cranberry Moscow mule is a fun, seasonal twist on the classic cocktail, and it even works as a mocktail!

It’s perfect for a festive gathering like Thanksgiving.

With a light tartness and a touch of fizz, it’s a refreshing choice for any occasion—great with or without the vodka.

 

8. Cranberry Whiskey Ginger Cocktail (Thanksgiving cocktail recipes)

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Today’s recipe is for a simple alcoholic mixed cocktail that comes together quickly.

It’s made with sweet-tart cranberry juice, effervescent ginger ale, strong whiskey, and lime juice!

Refreshing and tasty! It has delicious sweet, vibrant, and tart flavors from the two main ingredients, cranberries and ginger ale.

Ideal for serving at a holiday gathering, such as Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year’s party!

 

9. Cinnamon Maple Whiskey Sour

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This whiskey sour is sweetened with maple syrup, which has a considerably more complex flavor than simple syrup.

Fresh lemon juice and a generous amount of ground cinnamon are used in this dish, which provides a warming flavor for cold winter days.

If you like a conventional whiskey sour, you can leave off the cinnamon.

 

10. Cranberry Apple Sangria (Thanksgiving cocktail recipes)

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This is the ultimate spiced drink of the season!

It’s packed with cranberries, apples, oranges, cinnamon, and cloves.

You can make it ahead of time and keep it chilled in the fridge.

Just add the wine when you’re ready to serve, and pour it over ice.

For a non-alcoholic twist, swap the pinot grigio with lemon-lime soda like 7-Up or Sprite!

 

11. Sparkling Apple Pie Cocktail

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This Sparkling Apple Pie Cocktail is loaded with the lovely flavors of apples, cinnamon, and the sweetness of honey, making it ideal for Fall or Thanksgiving sipping.

 

12. Pumpkin Pie Bourbon and Pear Cocktail (Thanksgiving cocktail recipes)

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I spiced it up with a little vanilla-cardamon syrup for Thanksgiving last year. But this year, I wanted to show you how to spice things up even more: crafting your pumpkin pie spiced bourbon.

It’s far too simple not to give it a shot. The result is these cocktails are so pretty and festive! They’re perfect for the holidays!

 

13. Apple Cider Margarita

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When apple cider season arrives, there is one cocktail that you must create.

This Apple Cider Margarita is delicious! It’s acidic and balanced, with the zingy tequila and lime complementing the sweet cider perfectly.

Every sip is a joy when topped with a cinnamon sugar rim.

 

14. Apple Cider Sangria (Thanksgiving cocktail recipes)

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I adore apples, and creating sangria with them is a fantastic idea!

This is my favorite drink!

I guess I’ll make a big pitcher of it this weekend!!

Have a wonderful weekend!!

 

15. Dark and Stormy

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This dark and stormy cocktail is popular among sailors.

If desired, it’s easy to create with dark rum, ginger beer, and a touch of lime.

 

16. Pomegranate Margarita (Thanksgiving cocktail recipes)

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A Pomegranate Margarita is the perfect way to kick off the weekend!

The lime, tequila, and pomegranate juice mix will transport you to a gulf beach!

 

 

I love all of these Thanksgiving cocktail recipes! Which will you try first? Write down your comments below!

 

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