39 Festive Thanksgiving Cocktail Recipes to Make This Year

Red vermouth is spicy, herbaceous and slightly sweet, so it will wake up your tastebuds before all that turkey.

The weather outside doesn’t have to be frightful to get in a cozy mood. Just drink one of these.

Cinnamon, cardamom and star anise are right at home with bourbon and an orange twist.

We never would’ve thought that cinnamon and lemon would make such a fabulous pair. (They do.)

If you’re more about sour and bright than sugar and spice, this bittersweet bev will be right up your alley. It’s sweetened with rosemary simple syrup, which works surprisingly well with the herbal liquor.

Latte who? This sangria calls for making your own pumpkin pie-flavored simple syrup, but the end result is worth it.

Equal parts refreshing, spritz and versatile—make a big batch or even a mocktail version.

Nothing gets a party started quite like a margarita.

This one calls for just three ingredients—a Thanksgiving miracle.

White wine, cider, brandy, pumpkin butter, citrus, spices and a splash of ginger beer. Even Grandma will go back for a second glass.

A splash of maple syrup offsets the tartness of the pomegranate.

Bonus points if you garnish each drink with tiny apples.

This one starts with a pumpkin shrub—a sweet, vinegar-based concoction that, here, is flavored with ginger, cinnamon, cardamom and (of course) pumpkin.

One glance at that spiced sugar rim and we were smitten.

Um, sweet potato syrup?! Genius. Let’s all agree to make this in place of the usual marshmallow-laden casserole.

It’s equal parts gin, Campari and sweet vermouth—bitter, boozy and never a bad choice.

Another foolproof way to make cocktails for a crowd? Start with prosecco. It always feels festive and fancy, with almost no effort on your part.

See above. Bubbles + a crowd-pleasing cocktail = Thanksgiving no-brainer.

It’s frosty, tangy and totally gorgeous.

Whether it’s a dry turkey or a nosy in-law, this warm and cozy number will cure whatever ails you.

This boozy sipper gets its crisp, warm flavor from persimmons (which are an underrated autumnal fruit, if you ask us). Make sure you buy the Fuyu variety, which are less tannic than the Hachiya kind.

This big-batch cocktail is pretty enough to double as a centerpiece.

The most festive ice cubes we ever did see, and the whole cocktail only calls for seven ingredients total.

Sure, this gorgeous sipper looks fancy, but it’s actually super easy to make. The orange slices are caramelized in a skillet, so you don’t even need a blowtorch to brûlée them.

Got some leftover cranberries hanging around? Not anymore, you don’t.

Oh look, we found fall’s new signature drink.

A seasonal (and simple) twist on a classic.

Basically dessert. And we’re all about switching it up at Thanksgiving. (Sorry, pumpkin pie.)

Because December is just around the corner.

Smoky, caramel-y goodness in a glass.

If you haven’t already stocked up on cinnamon sticks, now is the time.

We can’t wait to tell Uncle Todd that it’s rosemary, not tree branches.

Aka how to feel like you’re in a cozy cabin in the woods.

Further proof that sangria is not just for summer.

It’s made with reposado tequila, but you could also swap in bourbon.

Memorize the formula—3 ounces sparkling wine, 2 ounces amaro, 1 ounce soda water—and you can make this refreshing tipple for any occasion.

You can make it as a single drink or a punch, if you’re serving a crowd.

Save this one for when the novelty of apple cider everything inevitably wears off.

Save some of the apple butter for baking. (It’s so good.)