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Close-up of a sparkling cranberry cocktail with whole cranberries floating inside, perfect for Thanksgiving cocktails ideas.

Thanksgiving Cocktails

A selection of festive drinks for Thanksgiving gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 8 glasses
Course: Thanksgiving
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cranberry Sparkler
  • 1 cup cranberry juice
  • 1 bottle sparkling wine
  • 1/4 cup fresh cranberries for garnish
For the Spiced Apple Cider
  • 4 cups apple cider
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp cloves
  • 1 cup rum optional
For the Pumpkin Pie Mocktail
  • 2 cups pumpkin puree
  • 2 cups apple juice
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 cup ginger ale

Equipment

  • Cocktail shaker
  • Measuring jigger
  • Bar spoon

Method
 

  1. For the Cranberry Sparkler, combine cranberry juice and sparkling wine in a pitcher.
  2. Pour into glasses and garnish with fresh cranberries.
  3. For the Spiced Apple Cider, heat apple cider with cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves in a saucepan.
  4. Stir in rum if using and serve warm.
  5. For the Pumpkin Pie Mocktail, blend pumpkin puree, apple juice, vanilla, and pumpkin pie spice.
  6. Pour into glasses and top with ginger ale.

Notes

These drinks can be prepared ahead and refrigerated until serving.

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