Sip Happens: 11 Last-Minute Thanksgiving Drink Ideas

As the holiday hustle begins and guests start to arrive, the last thing you want to worry about is complicated cocktail preparations. This collection of easy, festive drink recipes will save your Thanksgiving hosting game, offering everything from non-alcoholic options to creative cocktails that can be whipped up in minutes. Whether you’re looking to use up leftover cranberry sauce or want to impress your guests with a seasonal twist on a classic drink, these Thanksgiving cocktail ideas are your secret weapon for a deliciously smooth holiday celebration.

Two glass mugs of apple cider garnished with star anise and cinnamon sticks. Apples, cinnamon sticks, and a spoon are visible on a white surface.
Spiked Apple Cider. Photo credit: Feast + West.

Apple Cider Mocktail

Two cocktails garnished with apple slices, rosemary, star anise, and cinnamon sticks, in glasses with sugared rims. An apple and additional cinnamon sticks are beside the drinks.
Apple Cider Mocktail. Photo credit: Feast + West.

The Apple Cider Mocktail offers a cozy, non-alcoholic alternative that tastes like liquid apple pie, perfect for guests who want a festive beverage without alcohol.
Get the Recipe: Apple Cider Mocktail

Pear Mule

Two copper mugs with lemons and cinnamon, perfect for a refreshing pear moscow mule.
Pear Mule. Photo credit: Feast + West.

The Pear Moscow Mule provides a warming, tart cocktail that’s ideal for Thanksgiving, featuring pear vodka and ginger beer for a seasonal twist.
Get the Recipe: Pear Mule

Cranberry Sauce Old-Fashioned Cocktail

A cocktail with cranberries and ice in a glass.
Cranberry Sauce Old-Fashioned Cocktail. Photo credit: Feast + West.

The Cranberry Sauce Old-Fashioned creatively repurposes Thanksgiving leftovers, combining bourbon and cranberry sauce for a unique holiday cocktail.
Get the Recipe: Cranberry Sauce Old-Fashioned Cocktail

Cape Codder

A red cape cod cocktail with ice sits in a gold rimmed glass. Another glass with the same crimson cocktail sits behind on a cutting board. Whole cranberries and whole limes are scattered around both drinks.
Cape Codder. Photo credit: Feast + West.

The Cape Codder offers a simple, crowd-pleasing vodka cranberry drink that’s easily customizable with a lime juice squeeze, making it a versatile last-minute option.
Get the Recipe: Cape Codder

Caramel Apple Mimosa

Ingredients for a caramel apple mimosa sit surrounding the finished cocktail on a white background.
Caramel Apple Mimosa. Photo credit: Feast + West.

The Caramel Apple Mimosa delivers a decadent, seasonal champagne cocktail that combines apple cider and caramel vodka for a festive treat.
Get the Recipe: Caramel Apple Mimosa

Apple Cider Mojito

Two tall glasses of iced apple and lime drinks with mint and cinnamon garnish on woven coasters, surrounded by apples, limes, mint leaves, and a gold jigger on a marble surface.
Apple Cider Mojito. Photo credit: Feast + West.

The Apple Pie Mojito transforms a summer classic with an autumnal apple twist, creating an unexpected and delightful holiday drink.
Get the Recipe: Apple Cider Mojito

Pomegranate Margarita

Pomegranate margarita infused with rosemary and garnished with sprigs of rosemary.
Pomegranate Margarita. Photo credit: Feast + West.

Festive and fun, the Pomegranate Margarita brings festive cheer with its rich blend of pomegranate, tequila and citrus, perfect for holiday celebrations.
Get the Recipe: Pomegranate Margarita

Thanksgiving Infused Spa Water

A glass of water with apples, oranges, rosemary and cinnamon.
Thanksgiving Infused Spa Water. Photo credit: Feast + West.

The Thanksgiving Infused Spa Water offers a non-alcoholic option that combines fall flavors and herbs for a festive table beverage.
Get the Recipe: Thanksgiving Infused Spa Water

Thanksgiving Sangria

A glass of Thanksgiving sangria with an apple, a pitcher, some rosemary and cinnamon sticks.
Thanksgiving Sangria. Photo credit: Feast + West.

The Thanksgiving Sangria provides a spiced, wine-based punch featuring apple cider and bourbon, ideal for holiday entertaining.
Get the Recipe: Thanksgiving Sangria

Pear Thanksgiving Punch

Four glasses of a pear and rosemary cocktail garnished with cranberries, star anise, and pear slices, surrounded by whole pears and sprigs of rosemary.
Pear Thanksgiving Punch. Photo credit: Feast + West.

The Pear Thanksgiving Punch offers a unique alternative to traditional holiday drinks, featuring fall flavors without relying on apple cider or cranberry juice.
Get the Recipe: Pear Thanksgiving Punch

Mulled Cider

Two ornate mugs filled with a spiced beverage, garnished with cinnamon sticks and star anise, are surrounded by dried orange slices.
Mulled Cider. Photo credit: Feast + West.

The Mulled Cider delivers a warm, spiced apple beverage that captures cozy fall and winter flavors, perfect for chilly holiday gatherings.
Get the Recipe: Mulled Cider

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