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The Best Cocktail Recipes for Thanksgiving

It’s that time of year when the holiday parties feel back to back to back. Instead of pouring the same ol’ glass of wine, reach for a festive cocktail! Celebrating with a fun, handcrafted drink feels so elegant. And that’s why I’ve rounded up by favorite these cocktail recipes for Thanksgiving that you’re sure to love.

From apple, to cranberry, to pomegranate and cinnamon, we’re bringing out all of the holiday flavors in these Thanksgiving Cocktails.

6 of my favorite holiday cocktails

Apple Pie Martini

apple pie martini garnished with star anise and cinnamon stick with flowers in background..

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.

Thanksgiving Sangria

pitcher full of thanksgiving sangria garnished with cranberries and apple slices surrounded by additional fruit.

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.

Crown Apple Slush

overhead shot of crown apple slush in moscow mule glass garnished with star anise and apple slices.

Icy cold, super simple, this Crown Apple Slush may become your new fall, go-to cocktail. Just like the apple cider slush you get from the apple orchard, but make it boozy. 

Cranberry Whiskey Sour

cranberry whiskey sour garnished with orange peel and cranberries on white coaster on silver tray surrounded by additional cocktail garnishes.

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. 

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Thanksgiving Margarita

thanksgiving margarita garnished with thyme sprigs, orange slice, star anise, and pomegranate seeds on two white coasters with flowers in background.

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!

Pomegranate Champagne Punch

overhead shot of pomegranate champagne punch topped with fresh cranberries and mint leaves in large pitcher with ladle in pitcher.

It’s not a party without punch! This Pomegranate Champagne Punch is bubby, sweet and festive drink perfect for you next holiday gathering. 

I hope you try one of these cocktail recipes for Thanksgiving! Please, please leave a review on the individual cocktail recipe if you love it. Every 5-star review allows me to provide free recipes to y’all. Thank you SO much!! Check out more of my cocktail recipes here and you can also find all of my mixologist tips and tricks in this post!

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