Recipes20 November 2024

5 Thanksgiving Mocktails to Fall in Love With This Season

Thanksgiving isn’t just about the food—it’s also the perfect time to impress your guests with festive and flavorful drinks. Whether you’re hosting a family feast, Friendsgiving, or just curling up by the fire, these non-alcoholic mocktails will add a dash of seasonal magic to your celebrations. Get ready to sip on fall in a glass!

1. Pumpkin Spice White Russian

Pumpkin Spice White Russian

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The pumpkin spice latte of cocktails is here! Creamy, cozy, and bursting with pumpkin spice goodness, this mocktail reimagines the classic White Russian for fall. Made with non-alcoholic vodka, coffee liqueur alternative, and silky almond milk, it’s the ultimate Thanksgiving dessert drink—no pie required. Top it with a sprinkle of nutmeg and let the holiday vibes roll.

Why You’ll Love It: Dessert in a glass + pumpkin spice = holiday happiness.

Perfect For: After-dinner sipping, cozy evenings, or impressing your pumpkin spice latte-obsessed friends.

2. Apple Cider Gin Fizz

Apple Cider Gin Fizz

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Crisp, light, and full of autumn charm, this Apple Cider Gin Fizz is like a walk through an orchard—only with bubbles. Non-alcoholic gin mingles with fresh apple cider, tangy lemon, and a touch of honey syrup, all topped with a fizzy splash of club soda. It’s garnished with an apple slice and cinnamon stick for maximum fall aesthetic.

Why You’ll Love It: A perfect balance of sweet and tart with refreshing fizz.

Perfect For: Thanksgiving appetizers, orchard weddings, or just sipping while leaf-peeping.

3. Cinnamon Pomegranate Smash

Cinnamon Pomegranate Smash

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Looking for a drink that screams fall but also has a little pizzazz? Enter the Cinnamon Pomegranate Smash. This vibrant beauty blends non-alcoholic whiskey with juicy pomegranate and a swirl of cinnamon simple syrup for a cocktail that’s festive, fruity, and just the right amount of spicy.

Why You’ll Love It: It’s Insta-worthy, packed with antioxidants, and tastes like a cozy hug.

Perfect For: Toasting at Friendsgiving or as a chic addition to your Thanksgiving spread.

4. Maple-Pear Old Fashioned

Maple-Pear Old Fashioned

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Turn up the sophistication with this Maple-Pear Old Fashioned. Combining the caramel richness of maple syrup with the delicate sweetness of pear juice and a splash of non-alcoholic bourbon, it’s autumn in every sip. A couple of dashes of orange bitters (alcohol-free!) seal the deal, making this mocktail as elegant as it is easy.

Why You’ll Love It: The earthy maple and pear notes make it taste fancy with zero effort.

Perfect For: Dinner parties, fancy Thanksgiving feasts, or impressing your foodie friends.

5. Spiced Apple Chai Mule

Spiced Apple Chai Mule

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Ready to spice things up? This chai-infused mule is an explosion of fall flavor. Featuring non-alcoholic rum, apple cider, and a shot of unsweetened chai concentrate, it’s topped with ginger beer for a zippy, warming finish. Garnished with star anise and apple slices, it’s the showstopper your Thanksgiving menu needs.

Why You’ll Love It: Cozy chai spices meet fizzy ginger beer for a drink that’s as bold as it is festive.

Perfect For: Warm afternoons, chai lovers, or adding a little drama to your drink tray.

Stock Your Bar for Thanksgiving Mocktails

Ready to shake things up? Here’s what you’ll need to recreate these mocktail masterpieces:

  • Non-alcoholic spirits (e.g., Seedlip, Lyre’s)
  • Fall-forward garnishes like cinnamon sticks, star anise, and apple slices
  • Seasonal staples like pumpkin spice syrup, apple cider, and maple syrup

Shop our list of non-alcoholic drink alternatives to make holiday prep a breeze!

Why These Mocktails Are a Must-Try This Thanksgiving

Not only do these drinks capture the spirit of fall with seasonal flavors, but they’re also perfect for everyone—from kids to sober-curious guests. Bookmark this page for your Thanksgiving prep and serve up some sip-worthy holiday cheer!