34 Cocktails for Thanksgiving Gatherings
Thanksgiving cocktails should make you want to curl up by a fire and sip them. Think about fall harvest and all the traditional foods of Thanksgiving. I’ve also included a few drinks that you serve warm.
Look to flavors like apple, pumpkin, cranberry, ginger and other spices. Consider warm drinks like coffee cocktails, and drinks featuring heavy cream or eggs. Also fall drinks and pumpkin spice drinks!
There are also a number of very traditional cocktail recipes that work, but I’ve also collected some more inventive ones you might enjoy.
Check out these Thanksgiving food recipes to go with your drinks! There are links to turkey recipes, recipes for sides, soups, desserts and more.
Thanksgiving Cocktails
These Thanksgiving cocktails are full of fall flavors, like pumpkin spice, apple cider, butterscotch and more.
And don't forget, there are some classic cocktails already featured here at Mix that Drink that will get your Thanksgiving off to a wonderful start, or finish:
The Pumpkin Old Fashioned is a delicious fall twist on the classic Old Fashioned . It's got pumpkin puree, pumpkin spice, maple syrup, and plenty of bourbon.
The Fall Berry Pie Infusion is just what it sounds like. Blending pumpkin pie vodka with cranberry juice gives it a fruity but spicy flavor.
This Sour Apple Pie cocktail tastes like fall in a glass, blending tart green apple with the cozy warmth of cinnamon spice. The graham cracker rim adds a fun touch, making each sip feel like you're biting into a slice of pie. It’s an easy-to-make drink that feels fancy enough for parties but simple enough to enjoy on a quiet night at home.
The Autumn Spice Spritz combines the flavors of fall with refreshment of a bubbly cocktail. It mixes spiced rum, sweet apple cider, and zesty orange liqueur.
Pumpkin Irish Coffee combines the richness of classic Irish coffee with the cozy, warm flavors of pumpkin spice. It's a perfect fall or winter drink to enjoy.
Uses two MixThatDrink infusions, done with rum or vodka: Jolly Rancher's vodka/rum in apple flavor, and Salted Caramel Vodka/Rum.
Thanksgiving Cider is a very simple but very delicious cocktail. It features pumpkin pie vodka and apple cider, which gives it a wonderful fall flavor.
The Cider Honey Bee is the perfect drink to capture the essence of autumn with its blend of apple cider, honey, and gin. This cocktail is easy to make and love.
The Pumpkin Bourbon Smash is a seasonal twist on the Bourbon Smash. This fall cocktail blends the flavors of pumpkin and spice with the rich notes of bourbon.
The Pumpkin Spice Mule is a twist on the classic Moscow Mule. It combines the comforting flavors of pumpkin and spice with the refreshing zing of ginger beer.
The Smoky Cider Sour is a must-have cocktail for autumn gatherings. Its blend of smoky mezcal, tangy apple cider, and zesty lime makes it a crowd-pleaser.
The delicious Spiced Cider Flip cocktail is a rich creamy drink featuring dark rum, apple cider, and a homemade spiced syrup. Perfect for cozy fall evenings.
The Brandy Alexander is a dessert drink: chocolatey, sweet, creamy and smooth. Because the alcohol taste is so light, you might think of it as a spiked milkshake. But it's more subtle and grown-up than that.
This warm, spiced cocktail brings together the sweetness of maple syrup and the heat of Fireball Cinnamon Whiskey, all balanced with the cozy flavor of apple cider.
Use your favorite wine for this bubbly, fun, perfectly autumn apple cider sangria! With fresh Honeycrisp apples, pomegranates, fresh and sparkling cider, cinnamon, a splash of citrus, and plenty of alcohol, apple cider sangria the perfect drink for your comfy fall evenings and holiday get-togethers.
Caramel vodka, cognac and vanilla liqueur form a very sweet cocktail goes down smooth as candy.
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The Pumpkin Spiced Rum Punch cocktail mixes pumpkin pie spice with the smooth taste of dark rum, making it perfect for gatherings and cozy nights at home.
Pumpkin pie Martini. Vanilla and chocolate with pumpkin puree, cream and a graham cracker rim will make you feel almost like you're eating pie.
Pumpkin pie sangria is a celebration of fall flavors. Crisp white wine, rich pumpkin puree and warm spices makes a refreshing yet comforting cocktail.
The Pumpkin Spice White Russian is a fun twist on the classic White Russian. It adds pumpkin spice, and that makes it a wonderful cozy cocktail for fall.
Looking for that perfect drink to serve up this holiday season? Or maybe a gift for that person who has everything? This Instant Pot apple pie moonshine will warm you up from the inside out, with a nice smooth flavor of apple pie. This sweet and boozed up apple pie moonshine will be the talk of any party or holiday gathering you take part in this fall.
This pumpkin margarita is a traditional cocktail with a fun fall twist. It’s made with regular margarita ingredients, but then indulged with some pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice, and sweetened with maple syrup.
The perfect sipper for all your autumn occasions is this fall twist on the classic Italian Aperol Spritz! Whip up a tray of Apple Cider Aperol Spritzes for Friendsgivings, Thanksgiving and fall parties!
This easy pumpkin eggnog is an autumn take on the classic winter cocktail, and is ready start-to-finish in about 10 minutes.
Simple fall ingredients make this frozen Bourbon Apple Cider Cocktail absolutely delicious! Apple cider, bourbon, chai tea, and almond milk are blended together to make this easy frozen slushie cocktail!
This Puerto Rican cocktail features pumpkin puree, coconut and rum. That makes it an extra creamy coquito that's delicious and perfect for a couple of hours after a holiday dinner.
Mulled wine is a delicious warm drink made of wine and cognac cooked with sugar and spices. It transforms any leftover or cheap wine into something wonderful, warm and comforting.
This cozy and delectable mulled wine with caramel vodka will be a hit at any holiday gathering. It’s the right amount of sweet and fruity!
This creamy Pumpkin RumChata Martini is the perfect fall cocktail. Made with homemade pumpkin simple syrup, RumChata and vanilla vodka for a delicious after dinner dessert drink.
This Apple Cider Martini is the perfect cocktail for apple cider lovers. It’s made with vodka, ginger liqueur, and a homemade cinnamon syrup that gives this drink all the flavors of fall in one glass!
This toffee apple cider Fireball hot toddy is always a hit. It blends butterscotch liqueur and cinnamon whiskey with cider, and always hits the spot.
This apple cider mojito is the perfect cocktail for fall, with fresh apple cider, tangy lime juice, sweet rum, and a burst of mint.
Margaritas aren't just for summer! This pumpkin spice margarita is perfect to serve all season long.
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