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Whether you’re hosting a Thanksgiving potluck or attending a Friendsgiving gathering, these large-batch cocktails will impress. They’re easy to make—mix and go for ready-to-serve drinks all night. You’ll find recipes for warm spiked cider, big bowls of punch and even a fall twist on a margarita.
Don’t forget about the glasses! You can have fun choosing unique ones, perhaps even picking some up throughout the year at secondhand shops. This can make the cocktail experience even more special. Plus, your guests can take home the glass as a gift and a memento of one of the best Friendsgiving dinners they’ve ever attended.
01of 15Honey Buzz CocktailView RecipeWhile gin lets the grapefruit shine through, this punch recipe also works with bourbon. Using the angostura bitters is optional, but the cinnamon-clove flavor gives this drink a bit of holiday-appropriate spice.
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Honey Buzz Cocktail
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While gin lets the grapefruit shine through, this punch recipe also works with bourbon. Using the angostura bitters is optional, but the cinnamon-clove flavor gives this drink a bit of holiday-appropriate spice.
02of 15Slow-Cooker Hot Cider with BrandyView RecipeBrew up a batch of warm apple cider with ease in this no-sugar-added drink recipe. The hot toddy stays warm and party-ready in your crock pot all night long.
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Slow-Cooker Hot Cider with Brandy
Brew up a batch of warm apple cider with ease in this no-sugar-added drink recipe. The hot toddy stays warm and party-ready in your crock pot all night long.
03of 15Spiced Rum Apple Spritzer Pitcher CocktailView RecipeSpiced rum adds a kick to this apple spritzer cocktail made with sweet apple cider. Club soda gives it its signature spritz—be sure to add it just before serving to preserve the bubbles.
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Spiced Rum Apple Spritzer Pitcher Cocktail
Spiced rum adds a kick to this apple spritzer cocktail made with sweet apple cider. Club soda gives it its signature spritz—be sure to add it just before serving to preserve the bubbles.
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Pomegranate Gimlets
05of 15Big-Batch Hot Bourbon Cocktail with Maple & Apple CiderView RecipeGrab a mug and get all the flavors of fall—apple, maple and spices—in this warm mulled cider cocktail. And this version, with a hint of ginger liqueur for extra spice, is just as enjoyable whether you’re sipping it around a bonfire or on your couch with a cozy blanket. It’s like a New England autumn evening in drinkable form. If you’d like to make this alcohol-free for a family gathering and spike each glass individually, add 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) bourbon and 1/2 ounce (1 tablespoon) ginger liqueur to each cup of mulled cider.
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Big-Batch Hot Bourbon Cocktail with Maple & Apple Cider
Grab a mug and get all the flavors of fall—apple, maple and spices—in this warm mulled cider cocktail. And this version, with a hint of ginger liqueur for extra spice, is just as enjoyable whether you’re sipping it around a bonfire or on your couch with a cozy blanket. It’s like a New England autumn evening in drinkable form. If you’d like to make this alcohol-free for a family gathering and spike each glass individually, add 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) bourbon and 1/2 ounce (1 tablespoon) ginger liqueur to each cup of mulled cider.
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Blood Orange Margaritas
07of 15Apple Pie MimosaView RecipeThis three-ingredient mimosa combines bubbly Champagne with sweet apple cider. Cinnamon sticks add extra spice.
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Apple Pie Mimosa
This three-ingredient mimosa combines bubbly Champagne with sweet apple cider. Cinnamon sticks add extra spice.
08of 15Pomegranate MargaritasView RecipeWho says margaritas are just for summer? This pomegranate twist on a cocktail favorite is good all year long—elegant enough for the holidays and fun enough for an outdoor barbecue.
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Pomegranate Margaritas
Who says margaritas are just for summer? This pomegranate twist on a cocktail favorite is good all year long—elegant enough for the holidays and fun enough for an outdoor barbecue.
09of 15Hot Cider with Apple Brandy & SpicesView RecipeA natural, cloudy apple cider is delicious for this spicy and aromatic winter warmer, but if you desire a sparkling-clear drink, apple juice can be substituted. Calvados, which is a French apple brandy, adds richness. If you wish to omit it, just add more cider or juice.
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Hot Cider with Apple Brandy & Spices
A natural, cloudy apple cider is delicious for this spicy and aromatic winter warmer, but if you desire a sparkling-clear drink, apple juice can be substituted. Calvados, which is a French apple brandy, adds richness. If you wish to omit it, just add more cider or juice.
10of 15Beet MargaritasView RecipeDrink your vegetables at happy hour with these beet margaritas, also known as “margabeetas.” These cocktails get their gorgeous pink hue naturally from inherently sweet beet juice. You can buy the juice in the produce section of most grocery stores or juice your own at home.
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Beet Margaritas
Drink your vegetables at happy hour with these beet margaritas, also known as “margabeetas.” These cocktails get their gorgeous pink hue naturally from inherently sweet beet juice. You can buy the juice in the produce section of most grocery stores or juice your own at home.
11of 15Bourbon Caramel Apple CocktailView RecipeBourbon gets a fall makeover when combined with apple cider and sweet caramel sauce.
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Bourbon Caramel Apple Cocktail
Bourbon gets a fall makeover when combined with apple cider and sweet caramel sauce.
12of 15Cranberry-Prosecco CocktailView RecipeA splash of cranberry juice in sparkling wine and a garnish of cranberries and rosemary sprigs make an exceptionally festive party-ready cocktail that’s easy to prepare, too.
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Cranberry-Prosecco Cocktail
A splash of cranberry juice in sparkling wine and a garnish of cranberries and rosemary sprigs make an exceptionally festive party-ready cocktail that’s easy to prepare, too.
13of 15Cran RazzyView RecipeTo keep calories in check, we like to use seltzer along with juice in drinks like vodka and cranberry. This version gets a raspberry twist with cranberry-raspberry juice and raspberries for garnish. For the prettiest garnish, start with big, plump fresh raspberries and freeze them yourself.
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Cran Razzy
To keep calories in check, we like to use seltzer along with juice in drinks like vodka and cranberry. This version gets a raspberry twist with cranberry-raspberry juice and raspberries for garnish. For the prettiest garnish, start with big, plump fresh raspberries and freeze them yourself.
14of 15Very Merry PunchView RecipeThere was a time when every household had its own recipe for spiced hot-wine punch. Folks would roam from house to house, testing each one. With the blend of flavors in this punch, revelers might never move on to other houses on the block.
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Very Merry Punch
There was a time when every household had its own recipe for spiced hot-wine punch. Folks would roam from house to house, testing each one. With the blend of flavors in this punch, revelers might never move on to other houses on the block.
15of 15Slow-Cooker Mulled WineView RecipeVictor ProtasioFill your kitchen with the smell of warm spices like cloves and cardamom when you make slow-cooker mulled wine. This warm drink is the perfect antidote to a chilly winter’s night.
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Slow-Cooker Mulled Wine
Victor Protasio
Fill your kitchen with the smell of warm spices like cloves and cardamom when you make slow-cooker mulled wine. This warm drink is the perfect antidote to a chilly winter’s night.
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