Thanksgiving Cocktails To Try This Year

The bubbly apple cider spritz is our signature drink for Thanksgiving 2024, pairing Aperol with apple cider and Prosecco. Build it right in the glass and top with an apple slice, and it’s a perfect way to start your dinner in style.

This ruby red Thanksgiving punch stars pomegranate juice and fresh citrus with a hint of maple syrup. It’s light, fruity, bubbly, and sweet tart: a true burst of refreshing flavors! This drink works spiked or non-alcoholic.

An ideal Thanksgiving cocktail is the Pumpkin Martini! It’s creamy, it’s cozy pie spiced, and it’s made with real pumpkin for the best natural flavor. Coat the glass rim in crushed graham crackers and you get a hint of crunchy sweet in each sip!

This Apple Cider Margarita is another perfect Thanksgiving drink. It’s tangy and balanced—the zingy tequila and lime pairs beautifully with the sweet cider. Top it off with a cinnamon sugar rim.

This Cranberry Bourbon cocktail is a great option for a signature Thanksgiving cocktail. It’s balanced, sweet tart, and complex, fruity with intriguing notes from sweet vermouth and bourbon.

This Pomegranate Prosecco Sparkler is the ideal festive, bubbly drink for the holiday! The combination of sweet tart pomegranate, orange perfume and airy bubbles makes it one of our fan favorite cocktails.

Here’s a spin on the whiskey sour will have everyone talking! The bright berries add a fruity, tart intensity to the finish of each sip. Paired with bourbon, fresh orange and lemon juice, and maple syrup, it makes a punchy signature drink.

This Apple Sangria is made the traditional Spanish way, meaning it’s bold and wine-forward. This fall variation features red and green apples and a hint of cinnamon. It’s crisp, cool and loaded with flavor, without overdosing on sweetness.

One of our favorite signature Thanksgiving drinks is this Pomegranate Gin Fizz! The classic Gin Fizz is sweet tart and refreshing, with a festive egg white foam. This pomegranate spin elevates it with a sweet tart flavor and brilliant jewel-toned color.

This Thanksgiving drink exudes all the fall vibes, pairing apple cider with sweet and spicy bourbon for a sophisticated drink. It’s got a hint of lemon and a surprise ingredient that rounds out the flavors into a meld that’s intriguing, complex, and highly drinkable.

This punch is bright and bubbly, topped with citrus fruits, berries and herbs. Sparkling wine makes sweet tart bubbles, complemented by ginger ale, orange liqueur and pineapple juice. It makes 12 servings and is ideal for any sort of gathering.

Here’s an elegant Thanksgiving drink: the Pear Martini, featuring a delicate, sweet flavor. Pear comes in two waves: a muddled fresh pear brings brightness, and pear vodka infuses a strong fruity aroma. 

A favorite boozy Thanksgiving cocktail is the Pumpkin Old Fashioned! This one is for bourbon-lovers: it’s a nuanced slow sipper with notes of vanilla, maple and spice. While it’s bright orange, it tastes just like the classic Old Fashioned you love, only cozier.

This Thanksgiving cocktail stars brilliant colors are perfect for this time of year: the New York Sour! This spin on the Whiskey Sour has two layers: the sour layer is sweet tart and perfectly balanced. Float red wine over the top and it adds intrigue, complexity, and a fruity acidity.

Here’s a Thanksgiving drink that’s ideal for sipping by the fire on a chilly evening. This hot buttered rum is lightly creamy and cozy-spiced with cinnamon and allspice, and spirit-forward with boozy dark rum.

The Bees Knees is a 1920’s cocktail that’s great for holidays. Combine honey syrup with lemon and gin, and you’ve got a refreshing cocktail that goes down easy. 

Try a hot toddy as a cozy hot drink for Thanksgiving! Apple cider brings just the right sweet tart nuance to the flavor. Mix up a big batch for guests and garnish with cinnamon sticks.

What better way to start the Thanksgiving fun than a great Mulled Wine? It fills your kitchen with the intoxicating aroma of allspice and cinnamon. This recipe balances bold fruity wine with mulling spices, citrus, and oak and vanilla notes. 

Fireball and Apple Cider makes a quick and easy Thanksgiving cocktail. These two pair perfectly: spicy cinnamon blends seamlessly with tangy sweet cider for a drink that tastes like a sophisticated craft cocktail.

Here’s a tasty, sweet tart spin on the vodka martini: the Cranberry Martini! It’s zingy and balanced, starring Cointreau orange liqueur and fresh lemon juice. The bright red cranberry makes it an ideal signature Thanksgiving drink.

The Gold Rush might sound like a 1920’s mixed drink, but it’s actually a modern take on the classic whiskey sour. The zing of the lemon, the nuance of the honey, and the spicy whiskey finish make it a memorable drink for entertaining.

The Bourbon Manhattan is a fun boozy Thanksgiving cocktail. A Manhattan is classically made with spicy rye whiskey, but the notes of oak, vanilla and caramel oak in bourbon are the perfect match for sweet vermouth.

Here’s a fun pitcher-style Thanksgiving cocktail: Thanksgiving sangria! It features white wine mixed with cider, brandy, pumpkin butter, citrus, spices, and a splash of ginger beer. via Half Baked Harvest

This fall spin on the Old Fashioned uses maple syrup instead of sugar, along with the classic whiskey and bitters. The maple syrup adds hints of caramel and vanilla that give even more nuance and sophistication to each sip.

Here’s a brilliant bright red Thanksgiving cocktail starring St Germain elderflower liqueur and cranberry juice! It comes out sweet tart and perfectly balanced, with subtle floral finish. 

This cranberry punch is a festive, warming pitcher style cocktail that’s perfect as a Thanksgiving drink! It stars a homemade spiced cranberry syrup with warming mulling spices, mixed with honey, citrus and vodka. via Half Baked Harvest

Here’s an easy drink that’s festive and sophisticated: the Kir Royale! This famous French cocktail stars black currant liqueur and sparkling wine, and the berries and bubbles suit each other perfectly.

Everyone loves a classic Moscow Mule, and this seasonal spin makes it into the perfect Thanksgiving cocktail It pairs apples and ginger in a bubbly, effervescent mix that looks perfectly cozy nestled in a copper mug.

This bright red drink is absolutely stunning to look at, and the sweet tart flavor is crisp and refreshing. The Cranberry Margarita has all the character of the classic margarita, but a beautiful new look and tart nuance to the flavor.

This spiked apple cider hits all the cozy notes, and it makes your house smell like a fall wonderland. Rum complements the cinnamon, cloves, and star anise perfectly. For Thanksgiving, make a separate non-alcoholic batch for the kids, or add the rum after serving.

Here’s a spin on a classic cocktail that might be even better than the original: the Pomegranate Cosmo! This sweet tart drink pairs pomegranate, vodka, and orange liqueur in a symphony of flavor.

Looking for a sweet Thanksgiving drink? Try the Baileys White Russian! Using Baileys Irish cream instead of heavy cream adds even more sophistication to this classic drink.

For a great Thanksgiving cocktail, look no further than this Apple Cider Martini! It’s tangy and balanced, with just the right interplay between sweet tart cider and citrusy orange liqueur, and it’s got a hint of cinnamon on the finish.

When it comes to entertaining, the Moscow Mule is ideal. It’s tangy and refreshing, easy to make right in the glass, and everyone always loves it! This Thanksgiving drink has loads of sweet tart flavor, balancing crisp cranberry with tangy lime and spicy ginger. 

A spiced apple cider syrup infuses cozy flavor with fresh lime and tequila, making it the season’s signature drink! For Thanksgiving, use the pitcher variation to share with a crowd.

This unique variation on the classic Hot Toddy stars the fruity, sweet taste of brandy with apple and cinnamon. Adding hot water opens up the flavor of the liquor so you can appreciate the complexity in each sip.

Sweet tart pomegranate juice pairs perfectly with tequila and lime, balanced with the orange perfume of Cointreau. You can use either pomegranate juice or fresh-squeezed juice from the fruit, making it perfect for whatever you have on hand.

This classic whiskey cocktail is also perfect as a Thanksgiving drink. Where a whiskey sour can be on the sweet side, the Ward 8 is perfectly balanced and tart. It features rye whiskey, orange juice and bright red grenadine, making intriguing signature drink.

Here’s one of the most sophisticated cocktails for entertaining: the French 75! It’s tangy, bubbly, and a bit botanical, and it makes every occasion more festive! Perfect for entertaining, this classic French cocktail is just right for a Thanksgiving dinner.

To round out a Thanksgiving meal, try Irish coffee! There’s nothing more soul warming than that classic combination of bitter coffee, buttery whisky and frothy whipped cream.