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    Thanksgiving Cocktails for Your Celebrations

    November 20, 2020 by Anna 2 Comments

    The holiday season is upon us and we've compiled some of our favorite Thanksgiving cocktails for your drinking and serving pleasure. These are also perfect for Friendsgiving or any Fall occasion! (Over 21, please!)

    With everything going on this year, our get togethers will look a little different. But that doesn't mean that we shouldn't still celebrate!

    We've shared our Thanksgiving and Friendsgiving dinners with the menus and recipes, now it's time to turn our attention to the cocktails!

    Do you like to plan a "signature drink" or do you prefer to let each person pick their own? It's time saving to pre-mix a batch to serve as people arrive.

    Even if you create a special cocktail, it's a good idea to have a selection of the most popular libations in case someone has an allergy or aversion to the ingredients of the special beverage.

    Sometimes at our Gr8 Dinners the host will serve a special drink to start (often to go along with the theme) and sometimes there is a variety of options.

    Perhaps you can find a cocktail or two here that you want to serve this Thanksgiving!

    Cheers!

    Can you get more seasonal than a Pumpkin Martini? We think not!

    Pumpkin Martini
    This delicious Pumpkin Martini is the perfect cocktail for your Thanksgiving menu! In fact, why not drink your dessert this year!
    Gr8 Recipe Here!

    Put this Mulled Wine in the CrockPot® and everyone can serve themselves throughout the day. The perfect seasonal flavors!

    Slow Cooker Mulled Red Wine
    This slow cooker mulled red wine recipe takes about 10 minutes to throw together! It is the perfect hot toddy for a chilly night or festive party!
    Gr8 Recipe Here!
    Glass cup with warm red wine garnished with a cinnamon stick, star anise and an orange slice.

    This pretty drink incorporates the berry of the season.

    Nantucket Seabreeze Cocktail
    An effervescent version of the classic Seabreeze, this is a light and refreshing cocktail.
    As with most cocktails, feel free to make a larger batch. In fact, for this one, make a pitcher, then after pouring into each glass, just top with the club soda.
    Gr8 Recipe Here!
    Two crystal glasses with Nantucket Breeze cocktail garnished with lime wedges. a mixing glass in the background.

    A classic cocktail that can be made in a big batch so it's ready when you are.

    Sidecar Cocktail Recipe
    This easy to make classic cocktail is light and bright and citrusy. Perfect for happy hour! For a group, mix up a pitcher ahead of time and shake each drink as needed.
    Gr8 Recipe Here!
    Two sidecar cocktails in couple glasses garnished with lemon slices.

    If you love kombucha, try it in a cocktail!

    Kombucha Whiskey Sour Cocktail
    Enjoy this Health-Ade Kombucha Whiskey Sour Cocktail with rye or bourbon.
    Gr8 Recipe Here!
    Enjoy this Health-Ade Kombucha Whiskey Sour Cocktail with rye or bourbon. A delicious adult beverage with a kick of health in every sip.

    A classic Manhattan is made even more tasty with the addition of cherry.

    THE Cherry Manhattan
    This Cherry Manhattan perfectly blends the warmth of bourbon with the sweetness of vermouth and cherries. A sublime cocktail to wind down your day. 
    Mix up a pitcher of these and serve as guests arrive.
    Gr8 Recipe Here!
    A cherry Manhattan in a coupe glass garnished with orange peel with a cherry on the table and nuts in background.

    Dessert Drinks

    These two versions of Irish Cream make a delicious after dinner sip. They are also perfect to package up to give to friends and family.

    Homemade Pumpkin Irish Cream
    Gr8 Recipe Here!
    Pumpkin Irish Cream, a fall take on an old favorite. Serve it over ice, add it to a cocktail, or make a boozy pumpkin spiced latte!
    Homemade Irish Cream
    This Homemade Irish Cream is creamier and yummier than store bought. Delight your friends and family with this easy recipe!
    Gr8 Recipe Here!

    Homemade Hot Chocolate can be just straight hot chocolate or kick it up a bit. We show you how!

    Hot Chocolate
    What could be better than homemade hot chocolate on a cold and rainy day or any day?
    Gr8 Recipe Here!
    Hot Chocolate

    Please remember to drink responsibly.

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    1. Anna

      November 27, 2015 at 11:19 am

      We love to hear that, Lon! It's always Gr8 to have a "go to" cocktail for the holidays.

    2. Claudia Kerns

      November 27, 2015 at 10:52 am

      Taylor is very happy about the cherry Manhattan!

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