5 Cocktails Guaranteed to Be a Hit this Thanksgiving!
Here are five simple, delicious cocktails to elevate your Thanksgiving gathering, each with no more than four ingredients for easy preparation. Enjoy these seasonal drinks with family and friends!
1. Maple Bourbon Smash
Ingredients:
2 oz bourbon
1 oz maple syrup
1/2 oz fresh lemon juice
Ice
Combine the bourbon, maple syrup, and lemon juice in a shaker filled with ice. Shake well until cold, then strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice. Garnish with a lemon twist if desired. This cocktail brings a touch of warmth with the sweetness of maple, ideal for cozy gatherings.
2. Spiced Apple Mule
Ingredients:
2 oz vodka
4 oz apple cider
Ginger beer to top
Ice
Fill a copper mug or glass with ice. Add vodka and apple cider, stirring gently to combine. Top with ginger beer for a bit of fizz and spice. Garnish with a cinnamon stick or apple slice if you like. This easy-to-make drink is perfect for fall, combining refreshing apple and ginger flavors.
3. Cranberry Gin Fizz
Ingredients:
2 oz gin
2 oz cranberry juice
Club soda to top
Ice
Fill a highball glass with ice, then add gin and cranberry juice. Top with club soda and stir gently. Garnish with fresh cranberries or a sprig of rosemary for a festive touch. This cocktail’s bright color and tart flavor make it an eye-catching and delicious addition to your Thanksgiving table.
4. Pumpkin White Russian
Ingredients:
2 oz vodka
1 oz coffee liqueur
1 oz pumpkin spice creamer
In a rocks glass filled with ice, add vodka and coffee liqueur. Pour the pumpkin spice creamer over the back of a spoon to layer it on top, creating a creamy finish. Stir gently if you like, or leave it layered. This dessert-inspired cocktail is perfect for those who love creamy, fall flavors.
5. Sparkling Pomegranate Margarita
Ingredients:
1 1/2 oz tequila
1 oz pomegranate juice
Sparkling water to top
Ice
In a glass filled with ice, add tequila and pomegranate juice. Stir, then top with sparkling water for a refreshing twist on a margarita. Garnish with a lime wedge or pomegranate seeds for added flair.
Each of these cocktails brings fall flavors to the table with minimal ingredients, ensuring you can enjoy both taste and simplicity this Thanksgiving.
