On November 25, 2021, it is the best time of year to spend time with family and eat amazing food with the ones you love. Thanksgiving is also a great holiday to make and drink great cocktails in the comfort of your home.
We have gathered holiday cocktail recipes that will keep you warm and cozy through the holiday!
See also: Make Merry With The Best New Drinks To Try This Holiday Season
With corn being an essential side during Thanksgiving, why not incorporate it into a fun cocktail? Start with a base of El Tequileño tequila, add some citrus, sweetness and top it off with Nixta's corn-based liquer.
Ingredients:
Directions:
Add all ingredients to a shaker over cubed ice. Shake until ice cold. Fine strain into a cocktail coupe. Garnish with a flame charred baby corn.
This sweet cocktail will get you in the holiday spirit with pumpkin puree, cinnamon and apple cider—courtesy of Santa Teresa Rum 1796.
Ingredients:
Directions:
Add all ingredients into a mixing tin, add ice, and shake vigorously. Strain into Collins glass, top with soda water or apple cider and garnish with a dehydrated apple slice and sugar rim.
This spiced-up cider is a great drink to share with family during Thanksgiving and the holiday season. It also comes courtesy of Santa Teresa 1796, but you can replace with any spiced rum of your choosing.
Ingredients:
Directions:
Combine all in a punch bowl. Stir vigorously. Serve in a teacup garnished with a cinnamon stick and dehydrated apple slice.
The cocktail name says it all. This comfort cocktail from Dewar's features the rich flavor of fine Scotch with the sweetness of lime juice and peach liqueur.
Ingredients:
Directions:
Add all ingredients to a mixing tin over ice. Shake and strain over ice in a double old-fashioned glass and garnish with a mint sprig.
This Grey Goose martini features a sweet and spicy mix, with apple juice, pear-flavored vodka, brandy, lime and chile liqueur.
Ingredients:
Directions:
Shake over ice, strain into a chilled martini glass, serve with a little cocktail shimmer, and enjoy!
This comforting cocktail features chai tea with almond milk, and cognac with amaretto liqueur. Hat tip to D'ussé for the recipe!
Ingredients:
Directions:
Add all ingredients into a shaker with ice. Shake and strain into an ice-filled highball glass.
This sweet and citrusy cocktail comes courtesy of NYC mixologist Ben Rojo. Here, he mixes the candied flavors of Don Papa Rum rum with the fruity bite of cranberry, pomegranate, grapefruit and lemon. You could recreate it with your choice of rum, if needed.
Ingredients:
Directions:
Combine all ingredients with ice and shake vigorously. Strain into a rocks glass over crushed ice. Garnish with pomegranate seeds and mint sprig.
Teremana's small batch tequila is perfect for this bright and cheerful cocktail.
Ingredients:
Directions:
Combine all ingredients in a shaker. Shake and then strain into a rocks glass with ice. Garnish with a lime wheel.
Take a bit of the edge off with this coffee-infused digestif from Abasolo Whisky, Mr Black Coffee Liquor and Nixta’s corn liquor.
Ingredients:
Directions:
Add all ingredients to a rocks glass, add ice, stir. Garnish with an orange twist.
You know those adorable little Wonderful Halos mandarins you get from the store? They offer this hot, spiced cider cocktail that is just divine, and it can be made into a mocktail for the kids and those who don't drink.
Ingredients:
Directions:
Juice Wonderful Halos mandarins and lemons. Strain out pulp and set aside. Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan. Heat over medium-low heat until honey has dissolved and juices are hot. Serve garnished with a thinly-sliced Wonderful Halos mandarin.
For adults: Add a shot of run, bourbon, whiskey or brandy.
Photography by: Courtesy of El Tequileño; Courtesy of Santa Teresa Rum 1796; Courtesy of Dewar's; Courtesy of Grey Goose; Courtesy of D'ussé; Courtesy of Don Papa Rum; Courtesy of Teremana Blanco; Courtesy of Abasolo Whiksy; Courtesy of Wonderful Halos
