Friendsgiving Favorites: 20 Recipes Everyone Will Rave About

Looking for a Friendsgiving recipe that all your friends will adore? This friendly Thanksgiving menu has everything you need (minus the turkey). You’ll be giving thanks to your friends as well as these delicious recipes that will make it a Friendsgiving to remember.

Four round glasses filled with iced pear cocktails, garnished with rosemary, cranberries, and star anise, on a white surface.
Pear Thanksgiving Punch. Photo credit: Feast + West.

Cranberry Brie Bites

Appetizers with bacon and rosemary sprigs on a silver tray.
Cranberry Brie Bites. Photo credit: Feast + West.

Apple Cider Mocktail

Cranberry Brie Bites are the perfect mix of creamy brie and tart cranberry sauce. They’re easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser for the holidays.
Get the Recipe: Cranberry Brie Bites

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.

This Apple Cider Mocktail tastes like apple pie in a cup and is completely alcohol-free. It’s cozy, refreshing and perfect for Friendsgiving.
Get the Recipe: Apple Cider Mocktail

Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie

A chocolate pie with nuts on top and a scoop of ice cream on a light green plate with two forks.
Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie. Photo credit: Feast + West.

Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie is a fun twist on the classic. The chocolate and whiskey add so much flavor and it’s amazing with a scoop of ice cream. Your friends won’t soon forget this new favorite Friendsgiving recipe.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie

Thanksgiving Sangria

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

Thanksgiving Sangria is a festive mix of apple cider, bourbon, white wine and warm spices. It’s a great drink to share at a Friendsgiving dinner.
Get the Recipe: Thanksgiving Sangria

Yule Mule

A cranberry cocktail in a copper mug garnished with rosemary and cranberries, next to a bowl of cranberries, a cocktail shaker, and additional rosemary sprigs on a white surface.
Yule Mule. Photo credit: Feast + West.

Make a delicious holiday cocktail to remember. This popular holiday cocktail features cranberry juice, vodka, lime juice and spiced ginger beer for a festive and sweet holiday drink.
Get the Recipe: Yule Mule

Orange Bourbon Cranberry Sauce

Cranberry sauce in a glass bowl with a spoon.
Orange Bourbon Cranberry Sauce. Photo credit: Feast + West.

Orange Bourbon Cranberry Sauce is a delicious upgrade to the usual cranberry sauce. It’s amazing with turkey and even works in a cocktail later!
Get the Recipe: Orange Bourbon Cranberry Sauce

Apple Cider Jello Shots

Apple cider jello shots with cinnamon sugar rims on a white tray.
Apple Cider Jello Shots. Photo credit: Feast + West.

Apple Cider Jello Shots are made with cinnamon whiskey and taste just like fall in a cup. They’re fun for Friendsgiving or even a cozy game day.
Get the Recipe: Apple Cider Jello Shots

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.

Caramel Apple Mimosas combine the sweetness of caramel, the tartness of apple cider and the fizz of champagne. They’re perfect for any fall celebration.
Get the Recipe: Caramel Apple Mimosa

Sweet Potato Toast Bites

Sweet potato crisps with cranberries and sage.
Sweet Potato Toast Bites. Photo credit: Feast + West.

Sweet Potato Toast Bites are topped with goat cheese, dried cranberries and walnuts. They’re a gluten-free appetizer that’s as pretty as it is delicious.
Get the Recipe: Sweet Potato Toast Bites

Homemade Apple Cider

A cup of apple cider with cinnamon sticks and apples.
Homemade Apple Cider. Photo credit: Feast + West.

Homemade Apple Cider is super easy to make with fresh apples, spices and citrus. Your kitchen will smell amazing and it’s so comforting to sip on.
Get the Recipe: Homemade Apple Cider

Marinated Cheese

Slices of cheddar and cream cheese with garnish rest on herb crackers on a white marble surface.
Marinated Cheese. Photo credit: Feast + West.

Marinated Cheese is a make-ahead appetizer with herbs and pimento peppers. It’s perfect on crackers or bread and always gets compliments.
Get the Recipe: Marinated Cheese

Baked Brie with Honey, Bacon and Walnuts

a pink plate with a baked brie slathered in honey and topped with nuts and bacon.
Baked Brie with Honey, Bacon and Walnuts. Photo credit: Feast + West.

Baked Brie with Honey, Bacon and Walnuts is a sweet and salty appetizer that’s easy to put together. Serve it with crackers or bread for an instant hit.
Get the Recipe: Baked Brie with Honey, Bacon and Walnuts

Sausage Balls

Sausage balls on a tray with rosemary sprigs.
Sausage Balls. Photo credit: Feast + West.

Sausage Balls are a classic, easy-to-make appetizer that everyone loves. They’re perfect for Friendsgiving and ready in just about 30 minutes.
Get the Recipe: Sausage Balls

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.

Pear Thanksgiving Punch is a fun and unique fall drink without cranberry or apple cider. It’s refreshing and adds a special touch to your holiday menu. It’s one Friendsgiving recipe you’ll be asked to bring back year after year.
Get the Recipe: Pear Thanksgiving Punch

Sugared Cranberries

Sugared Cranberries. Photo credit: Feast + West.

Sugared Cranberries are so simple to make and look beautiful on the table. They’re a sweet and tangy treat that everyone will want to snack on.
Get the Recipe: Sugared Cranberries

Sparkling Holiday Mocktail

A tall glass of red cocktail with ice, garnished with cranberries and rosemary, is placed on a table. A bowl of cranberries and a gold jigger are in the background.
Sparkling Holiday Mocktail. Photo credit: Feast + West.

Sparkling Holiday Mocktail is a festive drink with cranberry, apple cider and ginger flavors. It’s non-alcoholic and perfect for any holiday party.
Get the Recipe: Sparkling Holiday Mocktail

Thanksgiving Infused Spa Water

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

Thanksgiving Infused Spa Water is a mix of fall spices, herbs and fruits. It’s a light and festive drink that looks beautiful on your Friendsgiving table.
Get the Recipe: Thanksgiving Infused Spa Water

Caramelized Pear Baked Brie

A plate of caramelized pears and crackers.
Caramelized Pear Baked Brie. Photo credit: Feast + West.

Caramelized Pear Baked Brie has warm spiced pears and gooey cheese. It’s always a hit at fall gatherings and pairs well with crackers or bread.
Get the Recipe: Caramelized Pear Baked Brie

Pumpkin Eggnog

A glass of pumpkin spice eggnog with cinnamon.
Pumpkin Eggnog. Photo credit: Feast + West.

Pumpkin Eggnog with spiced rum is creamy and delicious. It’s perfect for sipping at Thanksgiving or even later during the holiday season.
Get the Recipe: Pumpkin Eggnog

Cat Head Biscuits

Cheesy biscuits in a skillet on a table.
Cat Head Biscuits. Photo credit: Feast + West.

Cat Head Biscuits are huge, fluffy and filled with melted cheese. They’re so good and make the perfect addition to any holiday meal.
Get the Recipe: Cat Head Biscuits

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