thanksgiving cocktail recipes

12 festive

From spiced apple margaritas to pumpkin punch, here are 12 Thanksgiving cocktail recipes that we’re eternally thankful for.

1. RUBY VERMOUTH SPRITZERS

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

PHOTO: NICO SCHINCO/STYLING: HEATH GOLDMAN

2. CHAI HOT TODDY

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

LIZ ANDREW/ERIN MCDOWELL

3. WINTER SPICED OLD FASHIONED

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

SPOON FORK BACON

4. CINNAMON MAPLE WHISKEY SOUR

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

COOKIE AND KATE

5. GRAPEFRUIT CARDAMOM GIN FIZZ

If you’re more about sour and bright than sugar and spice, this bittersweet bev will be right up your alley.

THE MODERN PROPER

6. POMEGRANATE SMASH

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

HOW SWEET EATS

7. APPLE CRANBERRY MOSCOW MULE

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

WHAT'S GABY COOKING

8. SPICED APPLE MARGARITAS

Nothing gets a party started quite like a margarita.

COOKIE AND KATE

9. CRANBERRY BOURBON FIZZ

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

GIMME SOME OVEN

10. THANKSGIVING SANGRIA

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

HALF BAKED HARVEST

11. APPLE CIDER MEZCAL MARGARITA

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

HOW SWEET EATS

12. CLASSIC NEGRONI

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

SALT AND WIND

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