14 Festive Sips to Kick Off Thanksgiving With Flavor and Fun
Thanksgiving isn’t just about the feast—it’s about raising a glass to good company and festive flavors. These 14 holiday drinks bring a mix of cozy, creative, and crowd-pleasing sips to your table, perfect for starting the celebration on a high note. Pour, sip, and toast to a Thanksgiving filled with flavor, fun, and memories.
Mulled Cider
Fall is upon us and so is the season for all things pumpkin spice. But if you need a break from this iconic blend, try a Mulled Cider or Hot Buttered Rum instead!
Apple Pie Martini
This Apple Pie Martini is a fall spiced cocktail with an apple cider base, caramel vodka, caramel creamer and cinnamon, too. When shaken with ice, you get a chilled, creamy autumn cocktail you’ll want to sip on all season long.
Apple Cider Spritz
Indulge in the refreshing delight of an Apple Cider Spritz cocktail, blending crisp apple cider with sparkling prosecco and a hint of citrus for a tantalizing fall sip. Garnish with a twist of orange peel and a cinnamon stick for a seasonal twist that elevates your cocktail hour.
Cranberry Whiskey Sour
The perfect festive twist on a classic cocktail. This Cranberry Whiskey Sour is easy enough for any home mixologist to craft up and will impress your guests.
Thanksgiving Margarita
This Thanksgiving Margarita is the perfect cocktail to serve at your next holiday party. Full of warm, citrusy fall flavors and beautiful fall colors, they really set the mood for a festive get together!
Cranberry Mocktail
For a refreshing twist on a holiday drink, try this sweet-tart Cranberry Mocktail made with the perfect blend of cranberry juice, fresh orange juice, and club soda!
Thanksgiving Sangria
Thanksgiving Sangria is the perfect make ahead cocktail for your holiday gathering. It comes together in just 5 minutes, and is full of bright and festive flavors.
Holiday Cranberry Punch
This Holiday Cranberry Punch has your name written all over it! It’s the perfect party punch, and only requires 4 ingredients! How can it not be if it boosts two of the seasons most popular flavors: cranberry and ginger? Add rosemary and you’ve hit the trifecta.
Apple Cider Moscow Mule
Get cozy this fall with the ultimate Moscow Mule twist: the Apple Cider Moscow Mule. This cocktail is the perfect companion for a crisp autumn evening, whether celebrating Thanksgiving or enjoying the season’s charm with loved ones.
Orange Frost Cocktail
Orange Frost Cocktail is a refreshing and festive holiday cocktail. Blended with Sagamore Spirit rye whiskey, lemon and orange juices, and maple syrup, you should make this your holiday party cocktail!
Holiday Cranberry Punch
This Holiday Cranberry Punch has your name written all over it! It’s the perfect party punch, and only requires 4 ingredients! How can it not be if it boosts two of the seasons most popular flavors: cranberry and ginger? Add rosemary and you’ve hit the trifecta.
Wassail
A classic fall drink served warm and sometimes spiked, the irresistible aroma of wassail channels the holiday season. This beverage, whether served on its own or laced with a bit of liquor, is bound to warm you up from the inside.
Gingerbread White Russian Mocktail
Get in the holiday spirit with this Gingerbread White Russian Mocktail with robust, freshly brewed coffee, a layer of thick cream, and a gingerbread syrup flavored with warm spices, like cinnamon and fresh ginger.
Cinnamon Roll Cocktail
This sweet treat Cinnamon Roll Cocktail is a delicious blend of RumChata, Fireball Whisky, Kahlua, and cream, perfect for holidays or an after breakfast sip.
