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Close-up of a copper mug filled with a red cocktail, ice, and fresh cranberries. One of the best Thanksgiving cocktails.

Best Thanksgiving Cocktails to Try This Year

Enjoy these simple and festive cocktails at home during Thanksgiving.
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Temps de préparation 5 minutes
Temps total 5 minutes
Portions: 4 glasses
Type de plat: Thanksgiving
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingrédients
  

For the Cranberry Mule
  • 2 oz vodka
  • 1 oz cranberry juice
  • 0.5 oz lime juice
  • ginger beer to top
  • fresh cranberries for garnish
For the Spiced Apple Cider
  • 1.5 oz bourbon
  • 4 oz apple cider
  • 0.5 oz lemon juice
  • cinnamon stick for garnish

Equipment

  • Cocktail shaker
  • Jigger
  • Bar spoon

Method
 

  1. For the Cranberry Mule: Combine vodka, cranberry juice, and lime juice in a shaker with ice. Shake well.
  2. Strain into a copper mug filled with ice. Top with ginger beer.
  3. Garnish with fresh cranberries.
  4. For the Spiced Apple Cider: Combine bourbon, apple cider, and lemon juice in a shaker with ice. Shake well.
  5. Strain into a glass filled with ice. Garnish with a cinnamon stick.

Notes

Serve chilled for best flavor. Adjust sweetness with simple syrup if needed.

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