42 Festive Thanksgiving Cocktails for the Feast

This sparkly, not-to-sweet fall party punch leans on seasonal fresh-squeezed cider and your favorite bourbon to make a drink that's so good you'll be going back for more.

Get the recipe for Old-Fashioned Cider Punch.

If you find traditional mulled wine to be a little too heavy, try this lighter, white-wine version. Flavored with fall spice, cranberries, and a touch of honey, it's every bit as warming as its counterparts, but with a tart, clean taste.

Get the recipe for Cranberry Mulled White Wine.

Spicy rye, fresh orange juice, and muddle sage balance each other very well in this fancy fall sipper. If you can't squeeze your own orange juice, get the freshest you can find.

Get the recipe for Old Scholar Rye Whiskey Cocktail.

This hot cocktail gets its name from an old nickname for Vermonters—where they really take their apples seriously!

Get the recipe for Woodchuck Warmer Apple Cider Cocktail.

Calling it now: This smoky drink is on track to become the drink of the season.

Get the recipe for Grilled Orange Old-Fashioned.

This simple-but-delicious mixture is easy to batch: it's simply 2 parts bourbon to 3 parts cider. Fill a pitcher and let guests pour their own. You can go fancy, in champagne coups, or relaxed, in mason jars.

Get the recipe for Sparkling Cider and Bourbon Cocktail.

An easy-to-make cardamom spiced syrup gives this grapefruit and bourbon drink plenty of seasonal flavor. And the bright citrus flavors will whet everyone's appetite before the big feast.

Get the recipe for Whiskey River Cocktail.

Combining the best parts of a manhattan and a whiskey sour (plus a splash of Cointreau), this cocktail goes down easy. But careful! It's stronger than it looks.

Get the recipe for Haymaker Cocktail.

Margaritas? For Thanksgiving? You better believe it! The smoky-citrus flavor of this classic drink pairs super well with a big fall feast.

Get the recipe for Pink Grapefruit Margaritas.

Try making your own pear cider with this recipe. It's every bit as good as its more apply cousin, with a distinctive twist. Stiffen up this non-alcoholic version with 1/2 cup (or more) of brandy or bourbon.

Get the recipe for Slow Cooker Pear Cider.

The singed orange flavor combined with cinnamon and anise takes an already-good hot toddy and turns it into an ethereal holiday concoction.

Get the recipe for Hot Toddy with Charred Oranges.

This smoky take on the popular Italian aperitif would go well with a grill-lover's Thanksgiving menu.

Get the recipe for Mezcal Negroni.

The celebrational sparkle of champagne pairs well with an herbal rosemary syrup and bright grapefruit juice. Serve these to guests at Thanksgiving brunch.

Get the recipe for Grapefruit and Rosemary Mimosa.

For this true Nashville take on the famous cocktail, you need a little time — about thirty days in a small wooden barrel, to be exact. But the results are a holiday drink that will immediately induce cheer.

Get the recipe for Nashattan.

This twist on the classic gin-and-Champagne-based French 75 cocktail subs lime juice for lemon and pomegranate molasses for simple syrup.

Get the recipe for Pomegranate French 75.

This bright, mild, citrusy drink is full of fall flavor, and easy-drinking enough to please even those who aren't "cocktail people." Make it a mocktail by simply leaving out the bourbon or vodka, or adding a little plain or grapefruit soda water.

Get the recipe for Grapefruit, Honey, and Rosemary Smash.

Looking for something to warm you up this Thanksgiving? Here's a spin on a hot toddy that uses apple cider for a sweet taste.

Get the recipe for Warm Tea-and-Cider Punch.

This bourbon-based take on the traditional sidecar comes from Mary Heffernen of Five Marys Farm in Fort Jones, California. Her twist? She uses Meyer lemons, which are sweeter.

Get the recipe for M5 Sidecar.

Save this stiff, complex twist on the classic gin drink for your favorite guests or family members. It's perfect for whetting appetites, or for cutting through the flavors of a heavy meal.

Get the recipe for Boulevardier.

Spiced rum and tart cranberries make for one very festive punch.

Get the recipe for Spiced Cranberry Punch.