Turkey and pumpkin pie get most of the attention when it comes to Thanksgiving dishes, but let’s not forget about the crucial cocktail portion of the November meal. Even if you’re not exactly Ina Garten in the kitchen, you can still contribute to the day by brushing up on your bartending skills and surprising everyone with a fittingly festive cocktail to complete the Thanksgiving menu. Whether it’s a pre-dinner aperitif, dessert treat or a mid-meal beverage, a holiday cocktail adds a little something extra to the entire festive experience.
As you finalize the menu and debate over the recipes for the stuffing, cranberry sauce and apple pie, throw a cocktail or two into the to-do list for the special celebration. Fall cocktails just hit different, and a good drink complements a Thanksgiving dinner. If you want to get really fancy, whip up a special cocktail just for the appetizers, before switching up to a different drink for the entrées and finally, a dessert-worthy tipple.
We found all the best recipes for the best Thanksgiving cocktails that you’ll be extra grateful for this year. Whether you’re into a classic cocktail, a fizzy beverage or any other kind of bubbly sipper, we’ve got you covered. Below, see our favorite concoctions with all the fall flavors to whip up for the holiday table—these are the best cocktail recipes that are sure to be a hit.
