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50 Thanksgiving Cocktails for a Festive Celebration

Updated on November 06, 2023

You’ll find all your favorite fall flavors, including apple, cranberry, ginger and more.

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Our Best Thanksgiving Cocktail Ideas

Whether you’re hosting a small dinner or an all-out, friends-and-family feast, you’re going to need a few fall cocktails to sip on throughout the day. That’s where these recipes come in. We’ve rounded up options for every holiday hosting situation. You’ll find fizzy mixed drinks to pair with appetizers, classic cocktails to serve alongside your turkey and cozy sips that are right at home with whatever Thanksgiving desserts you’ve got planned. With so many delicious options, where do you start? We recommend this cider-based cocktail that’s boosted with brandy, cinnamon sticks and clove-studded orange wedges. Served warm with a generous dollop of whipped cream it’s a welcome addition to any Turkey Day get-together.

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The Maple Perfect Manhattan

A slight twist on the traditional Manhattan, Jeff Mauro's cocktail calls for a spoonful of maple syrup to sweeten the mix of rye whiskey and dry vermouth.
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Cranberry Champagne Cocktail

This fall-inspired fizz combines Champagne with sweetened cranberry juice and lime wedges for a refreshingly fruity Thanksgiving sipper.
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Hot Mulled Cider

Ina serves her warming mulled cider in clear mugs with cinnamon sticks for garnish. In just twenty minutes, you can prepare twelve servings of this classic autumnal beverage.
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