Thankful, indeed.
What's the most important ingredient in a Thanksgiving bash? The cocktails, of course. Keep family and friends happy while you're putting the finishing touches on the Thanksgiving spread, and keep your stress level in check with some killer cocktails. You could serve your standard gin and tonics and old fashioneds, but we think you'll love these fall-inspired boozy beverages just a little bit more. Bring on the maple, apple, and cinnamon flavors—and, of course, pumpkin-spiced everything.
Who said sangria season was over? Give it a fall upgrade with this apple cider spin.
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Time to get out the cinnamon. Complete with homemade cinnamon-spiced rosemary syrup and topped with brûléed blood oranges, this old-fashioned is equal parts refreshing and warming—the perfect balance for a Thanksgiving cocktail.
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Your best excuse to sub booze for a Thanksgiving side dish? Serve up this cranberry sauce-inspired margarita.
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Late autumn cocktails call for something warming, and equal parts sweet and spicy. This vanilla chai old fashioned cocktail meets the mark, and then some.
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Bitters are exactly what your fruity drinks were missing. A dash complements the fresh pear purée with a little zest.
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Whether it's a Friendsgiving or a potluck, a big batch recipe is definitely the way to go.
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These are almost too easy to drink. Serve them to guests with appetizers or with breakfast/ brunch if you're hosting out-of-towners.
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This warm cocktail blends cinnamon, citrus, and, of course, bourbon—perfect for sitting by the fire after dinner.
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Just because the weather has gotten cooler, doesn't mean you can't enjoy a margarita.
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You can't go wrong with Moscow mules. These lime wedge Jell-O shots add an extra impressive twist your guests will love.
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The mini donut is not required but it's highly encouraged. Who wants a dainty little garnish when you can have something like this instead?
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Have you ever seen a prettier punch? Made with pears, cranberry juice, and prosecco, it's seasonal without being cheesy.
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Toast to a family-filled Thanksgiving with this sweet and spicy cocktail.
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It may not be time for mistletoe just yet, but this cocktail will definitely make you pucker up. Your Thanksgiving cocktail menu isn't complete without persimmons and a little bourbon.
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Say cheers with chardonnay shots for a cocktail that's equal parts fun, festive, and classy. Their golden sheen ensures they'll fit in with all your fall decorations, too.
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Move over, cranberry vodka soda. Dress your mules up for Thanksgiving with pomegranate, the most underrated red fruit of the season (and every season, let's be real). This cocktail is a little sweet, a little sour, and perfectly spicy for an extra kick.
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Put a fall twist on a faithful classic with this maple bourbon old-fashioned.
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Looking for a Turkey Day brunch drink? Look no further. This pear mimosa recipe keeps things simple and seasonal.
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Give your fall sangria a little mystery with some maple syrup, ginger beer, cinnamon, and plenty of fruit. Extra points if you serve it in a pumpkin-shaped glass bowl.
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Sweeten up pomegranate with whole orange slices. This punch is perfect for your Thanksgiving crowd.
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Sienna is a Deputy Editor at Hearst, where she oversees coverage of style, beauty, lifestyle, and more. She lives in California with her husband and two littles.
Hadley Mendelsohn is the co-host and executive producer of the podcast Dark House. When she's not busy writing about interiors, you can find her scouring vintage stores, reading, researching ghost stories, or stumbling about because she probably lost her glasses again. Along with interior design, she writes about everything from travel to entertainment, beauty, social issues, relationships, fashion, food, and on very special occasions, witches, ghosts, and other Halloween haunts. Her work has also been published in MyDomaine, Who What Wear, Man Repeller, Matches Fashion, Byrdie, and more.
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