In season
Thanksgiving
Cranberry, apple, bourbon and warm spice: drinks that sit well next to turkey and pie. Plenty of them can be made by the pitcher before people arrive, and there are alcohol-free punches so everyone at the table gets something good.
- 18 recipes
Old Fashioned
Manhattan
Whiskey Sour
Boulevardier
Allegheny
Van Vleet
Jack Rose Cocktail
Applecar
Angel Face
Sea Breeze
Cosmopolitan
Absolutely Cranberry Smash
Sangria
Mulled Wine
Hot Toddy
Brandy Alexander
Apple Cider Punch
Cranberry Punch
Thanksgiving questions
What are the classic Thanksgiving cocktails?
6 are on the International Bartenders Association's official list, including the Angel Face, Manhattan, Old Fashioned, Whiskey Sour and Cosmopolitan.
What are easy Thanksgiving cocktails to make at home?
The Angel Face (Apricot brandy, apple brandy and gin); the Manhattan (sweet vermouth, bourbon and Angostura bitters); the Old Fashioned (bourbon, Angostura bitters and simple syrup).
What are the lightest Thanksgiving cocktails?
The Sangria (about 4% ABV), the Mulled Wine (about 6% ABV), the Sea Breeze (about 8% ABV).