Breaking open your favorite bottle of wine for Thanksgiving seems like a logical thing to do. But you could also serve a dun cocktail, making the dinner all the more special. It is the perfect time to brush up on your home bartending skills while serving signature drinks to your guests. You don’t even need to be an expert at mixing drinks because the most classic cocktails happen to be the simplest. To help you curate the perfect drinks menu, we have listed the best Thanksgiving cocktails to indulge your guests this year. You can save the good ol’ bottle of red for Christmas. So let’s get to it.
Pumpkin Spice White Russian
Give the classic White Russian cocktail a merry fall twist. The pumpkin spice white Russian is made with vodka, Kahlúa, pumpkin spice, whipped cream, and pumpkin spice creamer. You need to chill the glasses beforehand and serve with a topping of whipped cream, cinnamon sticks, and a sprinkle of ground cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice. Check out the full recipe.
Spiced Apple Paloma
This spiced apple Paloma embraces the warm flavors of Thanksgiving to give a flavor blast. The sour-sweet drink needs crisp tequila, cinnamon, lime, and grapefruit. You can slightly alter the ingredients within their spectrum, like using an agave spirit to give the drink depth and richness. Check out the full recipe.
Cinnamon Apple Bourbon Smash
The cinnamon apple bourbon smash is a cozy fall cocktail that features homemade spiced cinnamon maple syrup with a hint of cayenne, bourbon, lemon, grapefruit, and a bubbly ginger beer to add extra sparkle. Check out the full recipe.
Cranberry Collins
Infused with bright colors and an herbaceous twist, this Thanksgiving twist on the classic Tom Collins pairs well with turkey and side dishes. It is fruity, tangy, herbaceous, and effervescent, making it a refreshing drink for the holiday feast. Check out the full recipe.
Cosmopolitan Cocktail
Combine vodka, cranberry, and lime juice to create the beautiful Cosmopolitan drink that’ll warm your bones and pair well with your festive meals. Add an orange or lemon twist for garnish. Check out the full recipe.
Fireside Cranberry Cider Margarita
It wouldn’t be a celebration without margaritas, now would it? Make this fireside cranberry cider margarita for Thanksgiving. It has smoky Mezcal mixed with a spiced apple cider, cranberry juice, triple sec, a hint of fresh lime juice, and orange juice. Check out the full recipe.
Turkeytini
What could be better than a combination of drink and dessert? Turkeytini is the perfect end-of-the-night cocktail, shaken and poured in a chilled glass. It has bourbon, creamy Baileys Irish cream, chocolate liqueur, and Kahlúa. Check out the full recipe.
Thanksgiving Sangria
Sangria is one of the favorite holiday beverages, so why not include it in your Thanksgiving menu too? This Thanksgiving sangria recipe includes white wine with cider, brandy, pumpkin butter, citrus, spices, and ginger beer. Check out the full recipe.
Mulled Wine
Give your Thanksgiving a Christmassy edge with this mulled wine. It is packed with citrus, apple, aromatic spices, and is so delicious. It will be the perfect start of the party drink to warm the cold bones and spirits. Check out the full recipe.
Spiced Cranberry Punch
The homemade spiced cranberry jam is mulled with spices, sweet honey, fresh citrus, and lots of vodka. You can create a mouthwatering pitcher-style holiday cocktail. It is so beautiful with its deep, rich color that it can be a centerpiece on your feast table. Check out the full recipe.
Let us know which of these festive Thanksgiving cocktails you are making this year. Happy Thanksgiving!
