12 Thanksgiving Cocktails Recipes

Prosecco being added to a Prosecco and Aperol cocktail, with two partially filled glasses behind it.

Prosecco and Aperol Cocktail1/12

Bitter. Sweet. Floral. Herbal. Citrusy. Elegant. Classic. Fizzy. Magical in all ways. That's what folks are saying about this lovely little cocktail. Cin cin.

Two eggnogs in glasses with a gingerbread star on the lip and a rim of cinnamon.

Easy Eggnog2/12

Ever since trying this eggnog, we can't make it through the holiday season without it. All the richness. None of the cloying sweetness or regret-it-the-next-day heaviness.

A small aperitif glass filled with classic Manhattan cocktail and a lemon twist garnish.

Classic Manhattan Cocktail3/12

Rye whiskey, vermouth, Grand Marnier, and bitters all work the devil's magic in this all-but-forgotten formula for a cocktail classic.

A highball glass filled with classic old-fashioned cocktail and large ice cubes.

Classic Old-Fashioned Cocktail4/12

A little sugar, a splash of bitters, and a lotta booze—your grandma's go-to drink. (Oh wait, was that just our family?!)

A Cosmopolitan cocktail in a martini glass with a twist of orange peel floating in it.

Cosmopolitan5/12

If ever a drink symbolized an era, the bright pink, citric Cosmopolitan SCREAMS the 1990s on into the present.

A sidecar cocktail, ice cubes and a dried cherry garnish, in a highball glass with a sugared rim.

Sidecar Cocktail6/12

Created during Prohibition, this collision of Cognac, orange liqueur, and lemon isn't for the faint of heart—nor for the slight of tolerance.

An overhead view of a down Easter cocktail, topped with a strip of orange zest.

Down Easter Cocktail7/12

Merriam-Webster defines "down easter" as "one born or living down east." We take it to mean this lovely apple cider-y cocktail.

Two Champagne flutes filled with Campari fizz.

Campari Fizz8/12

This Campari Fizz aperitif juxtaposes the herby, bitter taste of Campari with the sweetness of sparkling wine to stunning effect.

A tall glass filled with dark and stormy cocktail with ginger beer being poured in.

Dark and Stormy Cocktail9/12

It was a dark and stormy night...oops. We mean, this stiff yet slightly sweet cocktail is certain to thunder through your evening.

Four aperitif glasses filled with little hot after dinner shots on a silver tray.

Little Hot After Dinner Shots10/12

An innocent little after dinner libation that's sorta got a suave sophisticate thing going on. Consider it a liquid lullaby.

A cranberry margarita in a short glass with a skewer or sugared cranberries and orange zest across the top.

Cranberry Margarita11/12

Because sometimes on Thanksgiving, you need something a little stronger than wine. Especially this year. We know we will. *hic*

Spiced cider with a cinnamon stick and orange zest, in a stemless wine glass.

Spiced Cider12/12

This spiced cider, made with a blend of apple cider, bourbon, and warming spices is the perfect drink for a cold winter night.