In the rush of the holiday, between the shopping, the roasting, and the wine picking we most often forget about one simple thing that rounds out a festive holiday meal. Seasonal Autumn and Thanksgiving Cocktails.
Best Autumn and Thanksgiving Recipes was originally posted on October 31, 2019. Updated links and made revisions to post September 28, 2021.
Nothing says fall like apples and spice. Yes, I know there I pumpkin spice but let’s face it people are getting a little carried away with that flavor profile!
There is really no better season than fall. The deep colors the crisp in the air reminding you how much you miss summer and all the family affairs. Okay, maybe not that last one so much…
An autumn cocktail in hand can make family get-togethers a little better. Along with some Appetizers and Starter, you will be sure to please even that one family member that is never satisfied.
Whether it is just a celebratory beverage or something to help you relax in a tense situation, or stress from planning, prepping, and cooking, a simple cocktail makes the situation a whole lot better.
Cocktails don’t always have to be alcoholic simply switch out the alcohol to many of these drinks with ginger ale, lemon-lime soda, sparkling water, or club soda for a festive punch.
Autumn and Thanksgiving Cocktails Recipes
"This sparkling, fruity alcoholic drink is the perfect addition to your next holiday party. With a hint of orange and a touch of sweetness, this Cranberry Prosecco Punch will serve a crowd."
"Thanksgiving is a holiday where we feast, linger connect and sometimes nap. I think it’s great to have something in everyone’s hand to sip on while you enjoy each others company. A good way to make sure kids AND adults can share in the fun is by making a punch."
"Just because you don’t press your own apples, doesn’t mean that you can’t enjoy a warm mug of cider – this Spiced Apple Cider is made from apple juice."
"A sweet and crisp champagne cocktail for anyone who enjoys apple cider in the fall"
"An easy to make Pomegranate, Cranberry, Raspberry, Rum and Pink Moscato Champagne Punch aka Jingle Juice is perfect for brunch or the holidays."
"There's nothing like a hot apple cider to keep you warm on these long winter nights. But if you want all of the "warm" with none of the "hot," you're going to have to switch out the heating process in favor of some good ol' fashioned liquor. And let me tell you, if you like whiskey, you're going to love this Christmas Apple James Cocktail. We're taking the concept of hard cider and making it into the best holiday drink you've ever tasted."
"Featuring vanilla, cloves, allspice, nutmeg and anise, homemade infused spiced rum is a great addition to fall and winter cocktails."
"Easy Moscow mules made with a twist of cinnamon, apple, and fresh cranberry--perfect for Thanksgiving and holiday celebrations!"
"This cozy apple margarita gets some smokiness from mezcal, a spirit similar to tequila. It's finished with a cardamom sugar rim."
"Cranberry Moscow Mule is the perfect holiday cocktail recipe, be it Thanksgiving, Christmas or 4th of July! Easy to put together, easy to tweak, fun to drink and so delicious! Non-alcoholic version provided."
"This easy and warming German Mulled Wine (Gluhwein) is a perfect drink to serve during festive season. It smells like Christmas and serves a crowd!"
"This delicious White Russian cocktail drink is layered with vodka, coffee liqueur and chai spice-infused cold cream that’s bursting with ginger, cinnamon, clove, cardamom and black pepper flavors. The recipe takes the already great classic to the next level."
"Sparkling Cranberry Vodka Punch is perfect recipe for holiday meals and gatherings. It also can be changed up for a shortcut mulled drink too! "
"This Autumn Apple & Pear Sangria recipe is a fall cocktail that wants to be part of your next party or Thanksgiving dinner! Made with a blend of red wine, apple cider, and Brandy, it’s sure to be a favorite!"
"An all round spiced apple and gin cocktail recipe."
"Pimm's winter cup is a warm, winterized version of the summer Pimm's No. 1 cup with apple juice infused with caramel, orange and cinnamon."
"A festive twist on a classic drink. Fruity and bubbly what's there not to love?"
"The perfect autumn cocktail, Pumpkin Apple Cider Shandy is full of apple, pumpkin beer and a bit of spice!"
"A super fun seasonal cocktail that will warm you up during those chilly days & nights that are beginning to creep up on us…"
"This festive Autumn Apple Rosé Sangria is bubbly, just the right amount of sweet, and perfect for your Thanksgiving or other fall celebrations!"
"The Cranberry Mule is a fun take on the more traditional Moscow Mule. Perfect as a Thanksgiving cocktail, this drink calls for cranberry, ginger beer and spiced rum, then is topped with sugared cranberries as garnish."
"The Spiced Cider Margarita was magical, and given my misery at the time of consumption, that’s saying a lot. The smokiness of the mezcal perfectly complemented the warming spices in the cider, yielding a complex, subtly sweet cocktail that was basically fall coziness in a glass. 100% delightful."
"The perfect fall sangria made with apple cider, white wine, and fresh fruit."
"The results were deep and slightly sweet with a lasting warmth from the bourbon and maple. In other words, just what you need to warm your belly on a cold night. Especially on a Friday night!"
Just keep in mind, as my Grandmother once said “Dance on tabletops, bar stools, and bar tops. Just don’t end up under the table!” To translate… PLEASE DRINK RESPONSIBLY, KNOW YOUR LIMITS, DO NOT DRINK AND DRIVE!!
For More Thanksgiving Recipes
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Everything looks good!! Thank you for including the recipes!
I hope you enjoy and have a safe and happy holiday!