Thanksgiving Drinks Recipes

This is THE batter to use for absolutely delicious and buttery Hot Buttered Rums! You can keep this in the freezer for up to 3 months.

A fun, delicious cocktail for your next holiday gathering. A good friend shared this great idea!

This is a spicy, sweet holiday wine inspired by my trip to Germany, where a similar drink is a traditional part of winter celebrations.

I came up with this while playing around with sangria recipes. It has now become a traditional beverage at Thanksgiving and Christmas; my family actually got upset the one time I didn't make it!

This is a warm and creamy rich pumpkin drink that taste like a Starbucks® pumpkin latte, but with NO caffeine. It is very kid-friendly or great at the midday office holiday party.

This is a very good fall weather drink. It's great hot or cold.

A delicious hot weather drink that looks just as good as it tastes.

This recipe of my grandmother's is always a hit at a get-together, especially on those cold, blustery days. I usually keep it warm in a slow cooker. You can use claret or Burgundy.

Great for holiday gatherings. Using a slow-cooker to prepare this allows the aroma to be savored for hours.

This easy, fresh and fruity drink carries the Thanksgiving theme of cranberries throughout the entire meal. we don't eat the fresh cranberries, but they look pretty floating on top. Tastes as good as it looks!

A delicious alcoholic beverage that's not too strong. A combination of Southern Comfort and citrus juices.

Be warned that this recipe is for pumpkin lovers only! I use my homemade pumpkin puree that I make each autumn and freeze in 2-cup increments, but canned solid-pack pumpkin should work just fine. If you find the pumpkin flavor too intense, try adding a frozen banana. You can play around with the flavors easily by adding some vanilla extract or pumpkin or apple pie spice instead of just cinnamon. My 5-year old and 1-year old love it as the recipe is written. Another option is to not freeze the pumpkin and heat everything through to a simmer for a hot drink.

Make some memories with the aromas of cinnamon, clove and lemon, mingled with hot apple cranberry cider. If desired, float a fresh lemon slice in each cup.

A 'spiked' version of the traditional hot cider - great for fall or holiday gatherings. This can be made in large quantities and kept warm in an electric coffee server.

This is a delicious recipe. Tastes just like a candy apple!

Finally, a vegan hot chocolate recipe that actually tastes good! For best results, use plain soy milk.

My take on our corner coffee shop's seasonal pumpkin latte. I loved it so much I HAD to do something! You can use canned 'pumpkin pie mix' if you like, since it contains the pumpkin pie spice ingredients already. Top with nutmeg or cinnamon if you like. Enjoy!

The aroma of this punch tells you that fall is in the air. Make a batch, and your home will have a fragrance that will alert anyone's sense of smell.

This recipe tastes amazing cold or warmed and the alcohol taste is very minimal. The longer it sits in the jars before you drink it, the better it will taste!

Feel all warm and fuzzy this festive season with this satisfying mulled red wine that's quick and easy to make. Ladle into glass or mug, trying not to get the seasonings in it, and drink up!

These cranberry-pomegranate mimosas are great for your holiday get-togethers and cocktail parties, or for just spreading holiday cheer!

This outrageously delicious pie-shake combines your Thanksgiving favorite, pumpkin pie, with plenty of vanilla ice cream, ice cold milk, and a shot of bourbon to become a tall glass of pumpkin spice heaven. Top this crazy shake with too much whipped cream and a small sliver of pumpkin pie for dunking!

I don't normally drink pumpkin spice lattes, but when I do, I make my own and don't drop 5 dollars at the corner coffee stand. And this version, with a spicy kick, actually has pumpkin in it! Cooking the pumpkin and the spices in the saucepan eliminates any raw squash flavor and makes the spices toastier. And the black pepper gives this latte a nice kick.

Why spend extra money on seasonal flavored coffee when you can easily make your own?