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20 Cocktails Inspired by Your Favorite Holiday Desserts

Updated on November 16, 2023

These Thanksgiving cocktails draw inspiration from classic desserts and will make the perfect addition to your table this holiday season.

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Dessert-Inspired Cocktails for Thanksgiving

We all love Thanksgiving desserts but what if you could satisfy that sweet tooth with a festive beverage, instead? From drinks inspired by caramel apple pie, to gingerbread, to pumpkin cheesecake, these cocktails will bring the sweet and spicy flavors of fall to your Thanksgiving spread. One of our favorites is this pumpkin pie cocktail made with a butternut squash simple syrup that packs all the goodness of the classic Thanksgiving dessert into a rich and flavorful cocktail.

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Dutch Apple Pie Cocktail

Warm apple cider spiked with brandy makes this the perfect accompaniment for any festive holiday meal.

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Pumpkin Cheesecake Martini

No need to worry about a water bath or chilling time. This pumpkin cheesecake martini can be whipped up in five minutes!

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Gingersnap Cocktail

Packed with ginger flavor, spices and vodka, this cocktail melds the flavors of the classic cookie into one sweet and spicy sip.

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