55 Thanksgiving Cocktail Recipes We Can All Be Grateful For

Recipe: Southern Russian Punch

Our pick for instilling that bold, chicory flavor? Cathead Hoodoo Chicory Liqueur from Jackson, Mississippi. If you can't find it, no worries. Any strong brewed coffee will work just fine in this spin on a White Russian.

Recipe: Thanksgiving Rum Punch

This spiced holiday punch will ensure every guest has a good time.

Recipe: Spicy Bourbon-Citrus Punch

This refreshing punch will be the talk of Turkey Day!

Recipe: Cranberry Sangría Punch

Fresh cranberries and Granny Smith apples take this cocktail into holiday mode.

Recipe: Cranberry Margaritas

Margaritas? In the winter? With this cheerful recipe, absolutely.

Recipe: Aperol-Bourbon Fizz

If your family loves bourbon cocktails, warm up to this sipper this Thanksgiving.

Recipe: Clementine Whiskey Sour

Your guests will fall in love with this fresh twist on a classic whiskey sour.

Recipe: Bourbon Apple Cider Thyme Punch

This herb-infused cocktail has cozy fall flavors but is still refreshingly cold.

Recipe: Spiced Hard Cider Fizz

This fizzy cocktail is perfect for Thanksgiving because of fall flavor from spiced simple syrup and apple cider.

Recipe: Fizzy Cider Punch

Replace mimosas with this holiday-ready cocktail at Thanksgiving brunch.

Recipe: Gingered Seelbach Cocktail

This pretty champagne cocktail is for your dressy Thanksgiving dinner.

Recipe: Hot Toddy

If Thanksgiving is going to be a cold one, warm your guests up with the comfort of an old-school Hot Toddy.

Recipe: Cherry Bourbon Cheerwine

Southern-favorite Cheerwine gets party-ready with this fun cocktail recipe.

Recipe: Spiced Orange-Bourbon Punch

This holiday punch recipe has a high yield, so be sure you invite plenty of guests to help empty the punch bowl.

Recipe: Whiskey-Apple Cider Punch

This drink recipe was made to serve a crowd, so it's perfect for a big holiday gathering.

Recipe: Aperol and Blood Orange-Mint Spritz

This sparkling cocktail will be the star at your gathering.

Recipe: Big-Batch Cajun Lemonade

Citron, or lemon-flavored vodka, adds extra lemon tang to this cocktail that's sure to transport you to Cajun country in just one sip.

Recipe: Zesty Bloody Mary

Leave the mix behind and impress everyone at your Thanksgiving lunch with this fun homemade Bloody Mary recipe.

Recipe: Sparkling Caramel-Apple Sangria

Our favorite fall flavors are transformed into a big-batch cocktail with this recipe from entertaining expert Katie Jacobs.

Recipe: French 75

This classic cocktail will be gorgeous alongside a dressy Thanksgiving dinner.

Recipe: Rum Swizzles

Whether you make Rum Swizzles for two or a big batch cocktail for a crowd, this drink is sure to shake up happy hour.

Recipe: Bacon-Infused Bourbon

We really don't have to say much else to convince you to make this cocktail than "bacon" and "bourbon."

Recipe: Big Batch Bourbon Ginger Ale Punch

Don't waste time mixing individual cocktails on your holiday. Make this big-batch drink recipe and be done with it.

Recipe: Hot and Cold Bourbon Ginger Slush

If your family likes everything with a hint of heat, this fun cocktail recipe has red pepper jelly and a touch of cayenne.

Recipe: Cranberry Mojito

This refreshing cocktail recipe proves mojitos aren't reserved for the summer.

Recipe: Maple Bourbon Smash

We love using maple syrup in our fall baking recipes, so of course it's amazing in a fall cocktail recipe.

Recipe: Bourbon and Hard Pear Cider Cocktail

This sweet, smooth cocktail features two types of homemade simple syrup.

Recipe: Big-Batch Bloody Marys

If you have a big family, this is the best way to serve Bloody Marys to a crowd.

Recipe: Sorghum-Cider Punch

This punch recipe tastes like fall in every sip, so it's perfect for Thanksgiving.

Recipe: Sparkling Pomegranate Punch

The pomegranate ice ring makes for the most impressive presentation.

Recipe: The Southern Living Bloody Mary

You can't go wrong with Bloody Marys at brunch or lunch. Don't forget to check out our best tips for making your own Bloody Mary bar.

Recipe: The Corduroy Jacket

Sparkling apple cider brings this pretty drink into Thanksgiving mode.

Recipe: Mississippi Bourbon Punch

Muscadine wine stars in this big-batch punch recipe.

Recipe: Sparkling Autumn Chianti

This fruity fall drink has pears, apples, and plums in it.

Recipe: Basil Bourbon Orange Smash

Bright citrus and bourbon are a match made in cocktail heaven with this sipper.

Recipe: Pomegranate Champagne Cocktail

Ruby red pomegranate juice adds a festive touch to your champagne toast.

Recipe: Sparkling Rum Punch

This sparkling punch has a short ingredient list and high yield—perfect for parties.

Recipe: Spiced Wine

We'll cozy up with this soothing cocktail full of warm spices.

Recipe: Hot Bourbon-Orange Tea Toddy

Our riff on the hot toddy cocktail makes a comforting after-dinner drink.

Recipe: Apple Pie-Bourbon Sweet Tea

Apple pie, bourbon, and sweet tea are three of Southerners' favorite things, so of course we made a refreshing drink recipe that combines them. Our Apple Pie-Infused Bourbon tastes amazing on the rocks, too.

Recipe: Apple, Lemon, and Gin Shandy

This refreshing sipper is perfect for Thanksgiving gatherings that are also football watch parties.

Recipe: Apple Butter Sparklers

This fall cocktail is an unexpectedly delicious way to use our homemade Easy Apple Butter.

Recipe: Ambrosia Cocktail

Many Southerners serve traditional ambrosia at holiday gatherings, and this fruity cocktail is our new favorite way to do so.

Recipe: Montgomery Punch

This festive punch recipe from Montgomery, Alabama, is poured over a fruity ice ring for beautiful presentation.

Recipe: Apple-Ale Wassail

This warm cocktail recipe is so cozy to curl up with after a big Thanksgiving dinner.

Recipe: Holiday Cosmopolitan

The cosmopolitan is always a classic go-to for cocktail parties, and this recipe has homemade cranberry reduction instead of cranberry juice for richer flavor.

Recipe: Lost in Texas

This refreshing beer cocktail recipe has us feeling right at home despite its name.

Recipe: Hot Buttered Rye

Warm up by the fire with the coziest holiday drink ever.

Recipe: Retro Rum Punch

Frozen cranberries and sliced pineapple are festive garnishes for this fun cocktail.

Recipe: Rosemary Collins

Fresh rosemary sprigs make the prettiest holiday garnishes.

Recipe: Southern Lemon Americano

Our version of the classic Americano cocktail has Meyer lemon juice.

Recipe: Orange-Cranberry Gin and Tonic

You'll love this festive version of gin and tonic.

Recipe: Peanut Whiskey and Cola

Peanuts and Coca-Cola are a match made in snack heaven for Southerners, so of course they make a delicious cocktail.

Recipe: Ultimate Alexander

This blended, chilled sipper will somehow manage to warm you up thanks to the ½ cup brandy. We used Häagen-Dazs Coffee ice cream and Hershey's Milk Chocolate Sticks for testing, but feel free to use your preferred coffee ice cream and chocolate stick varieties.