As the aroma of roasted turkey and pumpkin pie fills the air, it’s time to complement your Thanksgiving feast with drinks that celebrate the spirit of gratitude. In this guide, we’ll explore a curated selection of beverages, from classic cocktails to warm spiced concoctions, ensuring that your Thanksgiving gathering is accompanied by the perfect libations.
Section 1: Classic Mulled Wine
Ingredients:
- 1 bottle of red wine
- 1/4 cup brandy
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 4 cloves
- 2 star anise
- 1 orange (sliced)
- 1 lemon (sliced)
Instructions:
- Combine all ingredients in a large pot.
- Heat gently (do not boil) for 20-30 minutes.
- Strain and serve warm in mugs.
Section 2: Spiced Apple Cider Mule
Ingredients:
- 2 oz bourbon
- 4 oz spiced apple cider
- 1 oz ginger beer
- Cinnamon stick (for garnish)
- Apple slice (for garnish)
Instructions:
- Fill a copper mug with ice.
- Pour in bourbon and spiced apple cider.
- Top with ginger beer and stir gently.
- Garnish with a cinnamon stick and an apple slice.
Section 3: Pumpkin Pie Martini
Ingredients:
- 2 oz vanilla vodka
- 1 oz pumpkin spice liqueur
- 1 oz Irish cream liqueur
- Graham cracker crumbs (for rimming)
- Whipped cream (for garnish)
Instructions:
- Rim a martini glass with graham cracker crumbs.
- In a shaker with ice, combine vanilla vodka, pumpkin spice liqueur, and Irish cream.
- Shake well and strain into the prepared glass.
- Garnish with a dollop of whipped cream.
Section 4: Cranberry Orange Sparkler
Ingredients:
- 2 oz cranberry juice
- 1 oz orange liqueur
- Sparkling wine
- Fresh cranberries (for garnish)
- Orange twist (for garnish)
Instructions:
- In a flute, combine cranberry juice and orange liqueur.
- Top with sparkling wine.
- Garnish with fresh cranberries and an orange twist.
It goes without saying that Thanksgiving is built for festive times with family and loved ones! These drinks can be large batched for your entire crew! Pairing these unique and flavorful drinks with your Turkey filled feast will keep your guests and family talking about this Thanksgiving for weeks and months to come!