Spice Up Thanksgiving Dinner with These 5 Cocktails
Thanksgiving. The holiday featuring a giant bird centered on the table with a crowd of unique personalities waiting for the first cut. Some years, it can be tough to get through the feast without a little something in your drink, whether it’s because of family matters, the talk of politics, or all the preparation and traveling. Thanksgiving may look a little different this year or be a bit smaller of a gathering but we want you to be prepared with some top-notch holiday cocktails. Beverage Universe is here to equip you with delicious drink recipes that will spice up your Thanksgiving dinner so everyone can give thanks.
Pumpkin Spice White Russian
White Russians are great to begin with, but adding pumpkin spice fits the theme and rocks the palette. This simple recipe includes ½ cup of vodka, ½ cup of coffee liqueur, 1 ½ cups of whole milk, and 1 teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice. You can also add extra spice to the top of the drink to make it Instagram worthy. Check out the recipe directions here.
Bourbon Apple Cider Cocktail
Cold apple cider, hot apple cider, and hot apple pie are some Thanksgiving mainstays. But have you thought of synthesizing the ingredients in a bourbon apple cider cocktail? To enjoy this, you’ll need 3 ounces of bourbon, 1 teaspoon of vanilla, 1 ½ cups of apple cider, 2 teaspoons of honey, and ¼ teaspoon of cinnamon. Learn how to make this mouth-watering drink here!
Honey Bear Cocktail
This sweet, yet mellow cocktail will go perfectly with your juicy turkey, tart cranberry sauce, and glazed sweet potatoes. Just make sure you have 1 cup of water, ⅓ cup of honey, 3 tablespoons of granulated sugar, 8 leaves of sage (plus more for garnish), 1 orange cut into 8 halves, bourbon, and apple cider. Although it might sound difficult, this recipe will help you make it with ease!
Pumpkin Punch
Sure, we’ve all heard “pumpkin-spiced lattes are everything.” If you’re in this boat, you definitely haven’t had a pumpkin punch cocktail. With apple cider, canned pumpkin, cream soda, pumpkin pie spice, and vodka, you’ll anoint this your new favorite. The best time to drink this during Thanksgiving dinner would be with your choice of dessert(s), preferably pumpkin pie! Check out the directions here.
Spiced Cranberry Punch
Move over cranberry sauce, spiced cranberry punch is here! This perfectly themed drink includes 6 cups of cranberry juice cocktail, 1 ½ cups of spiced rum, 1 ½ cups of orange juice, ¼ cup of lime juice, and cranberries. You no longer have to waste your time eating canned or chunky sauce, just drink it. Find the step-by-step directions here.
Pairing your Thanksgiving dinner with one (or all) of these cocktails can guarantee a spicier Thanksgiving feast. Should politics come up, just make another. Beverage Universe has many of the ingredients you need to mix these delicious drinks, so browse the website and enjoy your meal and family time!