8 Thanksgiving Cocktails

As Thanksgiving approaches, it’s easy to feel the weight of a busy year—and what better way to unwind than with a good drink? Whether you’re hosting a big gathering, keeping it casual, or somewhere in between, Thanksgiving is the perfect time to shake up some seasonal cocktails. A festive drink can add to the holiday spirit and help everyone relax as they come together with loved ones.

While wine is a classic choice for Thanksgiving, there’s a cocktail to pair with every part of the feast—from appetizers to dessert. Think flavors like warm spices, crisp apple, cozy citrus, and a touch of fizz to keep things light. These seasonal ingredients capture the essence of fall and make every toast feel extra special.

Whether you want a cheerful drink to welcome guests, a simple cocktail for dinner, or a cozy sip to enjoy by the fire after the meal, these recipes have you covered. And if mixing cocktails isn’t your style, you can always stick with whiskey—it pairs well with every course!

Below are the Top 8 Thanksgiving Cocktails:

Maple Old Fashioned

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz Four Roses Small Batch
  • ½ oz Maple Syrup
  • 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
  • 2 dashes Fee Brothers Black Walnut Bitters
  • Garnish: Orange Peel

Directions:

Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass. Add ice and stir for 30 seconds, or until the cocktail is well-chilled and properly diluted. Strain into a glass with a rose-shaped ice cube. Express the orange peel over the drink and garnish.

Midnight Orchard

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz Fear City Spirits Gin
  • 1 oz apple brandy
  • 1 oz blackberry syrup (or muddled fresh blackberries)
  • ½ oz lemon juice
  • Blackberries and sage for garnish

Directions:

Shake the gin, apple brandy, blackberry syrup, and lemon juice with ice. Strain into a coupe glass. Garnish with a skewer of blackberries on a sprig of sage.

Count Your Blessings

Ingredients:

  • 2 ½ oz Jeptha Creed Four Grain Kentucky Straight Bourbon
  • 1 oz Spiced Simple Syrup (Made with Cinnamon, Cardamom, & Clove)
  • ¾ oz Fresh Lime Juice
  • 1 ½ oz Cranberry Juice
  • 1 oz Apple Brandy

Directions:

Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice and shake well. Strain into a highball glass filled with ice. Garnish with apple slices and a sprinkle of freshly grated cinnamon. Enjoy!

Thanksgiving Rum Punch

Ingredients (serves 4):

  • ¾ cup Kōloa Kauaʻi Spice Rum
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 6 whole cloves
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 2 cups apple cider
  • 1 cup cranberry pomegranate juice
  • 1 can ginger ale

Directions:

In a small saucepan, combine honey, cloves, cinnamon sticks, and ½ cup of cider over medium heat. Stir frequently until the honey dissolves and the mixture is aromatic, about 7 minutes. Remove from heat and let it steep for 15 minutes. Discard the cloves and cinnamon sticks.

In a large punch bowl, mix the spiced cider, cranberry-pomegranate juice, spiced rum, ginger ale, and the remaining apple cider. Garnish with sliced apples, oranges, pomegranate seeds, and a sprig of rosemary. Serve over ice.

Maestro Dobel Pumpkin Spice Reposado

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz Maestro Dobel Reposado Tequila
  • 1 oz Orange Juice
  • 3/4 oz Lime Juice
  • 3/4 oz Pumpkin Spice
  • Garnish: Cinnamon Salt Rim

Directions:

Rim a cocktail coupe with cinnamon salt. Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice and shake well. Strain into the chilled glass and serve.

Calvados Sidecar

Ingredients:

  • 1.5 oz Boulard Calvados VSOP
  • 0.75 oz Bauchant Orange Liqueur
  • 0.75 oz Lemon Juice

Instructions:

Combine orange liqueur, lemon juice, and calvados in a shaker with ice. Shake well and strain into a glass. Garnish with a twist of orange zest.

Galliano Espresso Martini

Ingredients:

  • 1.5 oz Vodka
  • 1 oz Galliano Espresso
  • 1 oz Espresso

Directions:

Blend together and enjoy!

Apple Cider Bourbon Sour

Ingredients:

  • 1.5 oz Eric LeGrand Single Barrel Bourbon
  • 3/4 oz Apple Cider
  • 1/2 oz Lemon Juice
  • 1/2 oz maple syrup

Instructions:

Combine bourbon, apple cider, lemon juice, and maple syrup in a shaker with ice. Shake well and strain into a glass filled with ice. Garnish with an apple slice and a cinnamon stick.

Published: 27th November 2024

For more such articles please follow us on Twitter, Linkedin & Instagram

Also Read:

10 Apps To Make Money From Home In 2025
Best Multivitamins for Women in 2024
Elon Musk Now $50 Billion Richer Post-Election As Tesla Stock Up Another 7%