Holidays and Events Recipes Thanksgiving Drinks Cocktails 12 Easy Thanksgiving Cocktails By Carl Hanson Carl Hanson Carl Hanson is a Senior Editor at Allrecipes who has been writing about food and wine for nearly 20 years. He enjoys creating content that informs, entertains, and assists busy home cooks get nourishing meals on the table for their families. Allrecipes' editorial guidelines Updated on October 7, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo by Allrecipes Magazine. Photo: Cranberry Martini Shake up Thanksgiving with seasonal cocktails that are simple, food friendly, and always festive. With these top-rated cocktails, you'll turn just a few ingredients into holiday cheer. 01 of 12 Americano Cocktail View Recipe Photo by lutzflcat. lutzflcat Stir Campari and vermouth over ice. Top off with club soda and add a slice or a simple twist of orange peel. "It's a Negroni, basically, minus the gin octane," says Lorem Ipsum. Nice for afternoon sips and a great low-alcohol, pre-dinner drink. 02 of 12 Really Simple Bellinis View Recipe Photo by Raven. This one's just peachy! Mix up canned peaches in a blender and top off with sparkling wine, that's it! "Add a dash of grenadine for a more colorful drink!" says MAGNOLIAWENCH. 03 of 12 Kir Royale Cocktail View Recipe Photo by Getty Images. Getty Images Creme de cassis and sparkling wine create a two-ingredient, low-alcohol cocktail that's just right before a big meal. "Crème de cassis, the sweet syrupy liqueur made from blackcurrants, is a delicious and wonderful way to fancy up an ordinary glass of champagne," says Linda. 04 of 12 Jack Rose Cocktail View Recipe Photo by Meredith. Meredith Shake up applejack (apple brandy) and fresh lemon juice with a bit of grenadine. "Another great cocktail for autumn," says Lorem Ipsum. "Or any time." 05 of 12 Moscow Mule Cocktail View Recipe Photo by Buckwheat Queen. Buckwheat Queen Vodka, ginger beer, and lime create a spicy, well-balanced cocktail. "Used a great ginger beer, which I think is most important to the taste," says Pat Kelly. "Proportions of ingredients was perfect!" 06 of 12 Aperol Spritz View Recipe Photo by Buckwheat Queen. Buckwheat Queen A terrific Thanksgiving cocktail. Aperol is lower in alcohol and maybe a touch less bitter than Campari. "Combined with the sweetness of the Prosecco, it makes the perfect, thirst-quenching cocktail," says sonjagroset. 07 of 12 Manhattan Cocktail View Recipe Photo by Meredith. Meredith Here's a basic but a bracing cocktail of bourbon, sweet vermouth, and a dash of Angostura bitters. So simple, so classic. "Classic indeed!" confirms Big Steel. "While I don't typically enjoy sweet cocktails, this one straddles the fence between sweet and smoky." 08 of 12 Original Champagne Cocktail View Recipe The Original Champagne Cocktail is so easy to make. Photo by Allrecipes Magazine. Simple glamour! A cube of sugar, a couple dashes of Angostura bitters, and sparkling wine are all you need to create this sophisticated cocktail. "I made this drink for Thanksgiving and loved it," says Darcie. 09 of 12 Vodka Martini Cocktail View Recipe Photo by Meredith. Meredith Vodka stands in for gin in this variation on the king of cocktails. And, of course, if you prefer gin, go for it. "This is the perfect vodka martini," says W.Adkisson. "There are lots of variations on the ratios of vermouth to vodka, but I've found I like this best." 10 of 12 Nectar of the Gods View Recipe Nectar of the Gods | Photo by DIZ. "A nice easy champagne variation with a Southwestern twist," says The Jazz Chef. It's simply champagne, agave nectar and Chambord, the raspberry-flavored liqueur. 11 of 12 Perfect Pear Brandy Sidecar View Recipe Photo by Getty. Getty Shake up pear brandy, lemon juice, simple syrup, and pear nectar and pour into a martini glass. "It tastes like biting into the ripest, most redolent pear you've ever eaten," says c-biskit. 12 of 12 Cranberry Martini View Recipe Photo by Allrecipes Magazine. A colorful classic. Shake vodka, orange liqueur, vermouth, and cranberry juice over ice. Garnish with cranberries. "I had this cranberry martini recipe at a holiday party and everyone loved it," says Ed Grivner. "The cranberry juice mixes nicely with the liquor. It's a perfect smooth drink." Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit