You know what we’re thankful for? Thanksgiving cocktails! We’ve pulled together our favorite drinks for Thanksgiving 2023 for you to enjoy. Cheers!
In the rush of getting everything ready for a big holiday meal like Thanksgiving, it can be easy to forget one of the most fun parts of Thanksgiving—drinking with your loved ones!
While a good bottle of wine is always a must at the dinner table and having beer stashed in the fridge for the football lovers is probably a good plan, we highly recommend also serving a signature Thanksgiving cocktail to your guests! These fall cocktails are all easy (and delicious!) additions to your Thanksgiving menu that’ll draw oohs-and-aahs from all your guests.
No matter how you’re celebrating, we hope we’ve helped you find just the right cocktail for your Turkey Day. Have a happy Thanksgiving!
14+ of the Best Thanksgiving Cocktails
Whether you just want to put out a pitcher cocktail or spend Thanksgiving tending bar, here are 14+ of the best cocktails for Turkey Day.
Thanksgiving Cocktails for a Crowd
If you don’t want to be tending the bar all day, but do want to offer a fall-tastic cocktail, try one of these winning Thanksgiving cocktails for a crowd! People can serve themselves as much or as little as they’d like, whenever they’d like.
Bourbon Spiked Apple Cider
No matter the weather, this Spiked Apple Cider is a festive way to celebrate fall! Serve it hot in a mug or chilled for a refreshing drink.
Slow Cooker Cranberry Wassail Recipe
This spiced mulled wine slow simmers for a ton of holiday flavor.
Whiskey Punch Recipe
Hosting a party? Try mixing up a Whiskey Punch — a recipe blend of whiskey, black tea, and citrus. Cheers!
Pumpkin Spice Fall Sangria Recipe
Sweet, spiced, and full of autumnal flavor, this Pumpkin Spice Fall Sangria is perfect for pumpkin carving, Thanksgiving, or anytime!
Autumn Apple Rosé Sangria
This festive Autumn Apple Rosé Sangria is bubbly, just the right amount of sweet, and perfect for your Thanksgiving or other fall celebrations!
Apple Cider Sangria Recipe
Raise a glass to your favorite season with Apple Cider Sangria, packed with seasonal produce and ready in just minutes.
Cocktails to Make One-by-One
Looking for a cocktail to make for a small gathering or just to serve to yourself? We’ve got you covered there, too. Here are our favorite single-serve fall cocktails:
Holiday Cranberry Gin Fizz Cocktail
This pretty pink cocktail gets its festive fizz thanks to a secret ingredient! Serve these up as the signature cocktail at your next Christmas party.
Pumpkin Pie Martini
We've turned pumpkin pie into a martini, complete with whipped cream and cinnamon. Find out how to make this autumnal drink for Halloween, Thanksgiving, and other fall parties!
Hard Cider Cranberry Kombucha Mimosa
This Hard Cider Cranberry Kombucha Mimosa would be at home both at cozy fall brunches and festive winter holiday gatherings.
Mulled Wine Kombucha Spritzer
This crisp and refreshing Mulled Wine Kombucha Spritzer is perfect for surprisingly-warm fall days.
Autumn Apple Kombucha Whiskey Moscow Mule
An Autumn Apple Kombucha Whiskey Moscow Mule is a warming fall twist on the classic summer cocktail.
Two Ingredient Apple Cider Mimosas
Celebrate the beauty that is Fall with these super simple, two ingredient Apple Cider Mimosas.
Looking for a non-alcoholic drink to serve at Thanksgiving?
Our homemade chai tea mix and golden milk mix both make for soothing, warming after-dinner drinks (they are also great mixes to package up for holiday gifts!).
You can also leave the bourbon out of our spiked apple cider—everyone loves a good mulled cider!
