Thanksgiving Cocktails Recipes – Between Uncle Bob ranting about politics, cousin Jeanne fawning over the new guy she’s (sort of) dating (and decided to bring over at the last minute) and Grandma Annette complaining that your green beans are too stringy, you’re going to want a strong drink in your hand this holiday. Here are 12 festive thanksgiving cocktails that we’re eternally thankful for. Enjoy!

Thanksgiving Cocktails Recipes: 12 Thanksgiving Cocktails We're Grateful For

1. Cranberry-Gin Cocktail

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12 Thanksgiving Cocktails We’re Grateful For

This Easy Cranberry-Gin Cocktail Recipe will be your go-to sweet holiday drink to make your gathering and your guests feel extra special.
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2. Peach Lavender Shrub Cocktail

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Fragrant and delicate – The perfect cocktail recipe for anyone who loves to make their own mixers.
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3. Apple Cider Bourbon Cocktail

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The perfect cocktail recipe during season transitioning.
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4. Grapefruit Paloma Cocktail

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You're just a few ingredients away from the ultimate warm-weather drink!
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5. Apple Cider Bourbon Cocktail

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This apple cider and bourbon cocktail will be your new fall favorite!
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6. Cranberry Pineapple Sangria

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This Cranberry Pineapple Sangria cocktail is the perfect special drink for your holiday plans.
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7. Slow Cooker Spiced Apple Cider with Orange

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This slow cooker spiced apple cider with orange is sweet, spicy and heartwarming. Perfect for the Holidays!
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8. Jalapeño Grapefruit Margarita

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This Jalapeño Grapefruit Margarita is the absolute best and easiest sweet, spicy cocktail for all your entertaining needs!
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9. Fall Sangria with Apple and Cranberries

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10. Mulled Apple Cider

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No fall party would be complete without this warm, spicy classic.
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11. Cheery Grapefruit Margaritas

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Fruity and cheery - you are sure to fall in love at first sip
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12. The Juiciest Blueberry Mojito

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A beautiful, refreshing option for entertaining with a few friends
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13. Pomegranate & Grapefruit Gin Cocktail

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14. Pomegranate Mojito Cocktail

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With healthy antioxidants, this fruity cocktail is the perfect excuse to enjoy a glass (or two) in the kitchen with your best friend during your holiday festivities.
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15. Raspberry Gin Fizz

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The refreshing answer to a hot summer afternoon.
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12 Thanksgiving Cocktails We’re Grateful For: Cranberry-Gin Cocktail

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Yield: 4 servings    Prep Time: 10 min     Cook time: 0 min

This Easy Cranberry-Gin Cocktail Recipe will be your go-to sweet holiday drink to make your gathering and your guests feel extra special.

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Ingredients you need for the Cranberry-Gin Cocktail

16 ounces cranberry juice cocktail 8 ounces vodka 4 ounces gin 3 ounces fresh orange juice Crushed ice Orange slices and fresh cranberries  for garnish, if desired

Directions

1. In a pitcher, mix cranberry juice, vodka, gin, and orange juice.

2. Cover with plastic wrap and chill until ready to serve.

3. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes. Pour eight ounces of the cranberry-gin cocktail mixture into a shaker. Cover with the lid and shake vigorously.

4. Strain into cocktail glasses, and garnish orange slice and fresh cranberries. Enjoy!

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