Add a splash of coziness to your holiday with the best hot alcoholic drinks for Thanksgiving—perfect for sipping and sharing!
Thanksgiving is a day filled with hearty food, heartfelt moments, and the warmth of family and friends.
And what better way to enhance the toasty vibes than with the best hot alcoholic drinks for Thanksgiving?
Sipping on a hot toddy or a spiced mulled wine while the golden hues of autumn dance outside the window can turn any Thanksgiving into an even more festive occasion.
Not only do these beverages provide a certain zest to the atmosphere, but they're also a delightful reprieve from the chill of late November.
So, stoke the fire, grab your coziest blanket, and check out some of the best hot alcoholic drink recipes for your Thanksgiving celebration. They're the perfect accompaniment to a slice of pie and the perfect end to a beautiful meal.
My favorite Thanksgiving cocktails
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Hot alcoholic drinks for Thanksgiving
From mulled wine to spiced cider, these best hot alcoholic drinks for
Thanksgiving will be the highlight of your holiday festivities!
If you’re looking for a cozy and delicious holiday cocktail, look no further than these easy Boozy Hot Chocolate Peppermint Mochas! A rich and flavorful homemade cocoa with vodka, creme de menthe, and plenty of whipped cream to warm your spirits!
Hot apple pie is a delicious winter drink. Buttery, cinnamon-infused cider is topped with apple liqueur, and then topped with whipped cream.
This Red Wine Hot Chocolate is sweet, just a touch boozy, and oh-so-decadent. Make a mug just for yourself, or enjoy it with a loved one!
This recipe takes the tradition of a spiced or mulled apple cider and turns it into something to drink on a cold night. Give this Winter Whiskey Wassail cocktail a try. I think you'll like it!
Enjoy an Irish coffee just like they make in a Dublin pub with this easy recipe. It's easier than you think!
There is nothing cozier on a cold day than this Swedish version of mulled wine with plenty of spices and orange zest.
Warm up with this classic hot cocktail, Hot Toddy Recipe with Tea! Known for its cold-fighting powers, this drink will warm you up and clear your fuzzy head with warm cinnamon, tea, honey, lemons, and whiskey!
How to Make an Authentic Rüdesheimer Coffee with Asbach Brandy and Cream
This German hot coffee entices even non-coffee drinkers with its sweet flavor, brandy, and whipped cream!
Luscious Bourbon Hot Chocolate (Dairy Free French Hot Chocolate)
A luscious Bourbon Hot Chocolate (vegan and dairy-free hot chocolate) with just 4 ingredients! A thick, rich, decadent hot chocolate with a splash of bourbon to warm you up from the inside!
Hot Buttered Rum with just three ingredients! Made paleo-friendly, this is a unique spin on the classic and is a warm and inviting cocktail, perfect for the holiday season!
Hot spiked apple cider is the perfect way to warm up a cool evening! This delicious cocktail is filled with fruit and warm spices.
Make this traditional easy glühwein recipe at home. Wholesome hot mulled wine to celebrate the holidays.
The Peppermint Patty is a simple hot adult beverage that is easy to tailor to your own taste!
This Baileys hot chocolate is the perfect winter hot chocolate to make this season. Milk chocolate hot chocolate with baileys mixed in, topped with a homemade baileys whipped cream. Cozy up with a mug of this and a book by the fireplace.
If you can’t get enough of this classic flavor, this Pumpkin Spice Irish Coffee Drink combines pumpkin spice, hot coffee, Irish cream, and delicious whipped cream for a cozy and satisfying adults-only treat.
Spiked hot chocolate whiskey is your cocktail staple for winter! This recipe features Irish Whiskey, dark chocolate, and marshmallows. Creamy and delicious.
Mexican Coffee - a decadent dessert cocktail that's served hot!
Mexican Coffee is a decadent dessert cocktail that’s served hot. With tequila, Kahlua, and whipped cream, this recipe is a fun and beautiful way to top off a meal!
The Après ski favorite is made at home with rum, wine, schnapps, spices, and tea. Warm up your body from within this winter with a cup of hot Jagertee.
A boozy twist on the classic with refreshing peppermint flavor! So creamy and not too sweet, and perfect for those cold winter months!
This spiked apple cider cocktail recipe is like a cup of fall! The warm, caramel cider is perfect for tailgating or sipping around the fire on a cool fall evening. It is an easy, super tasty, and warm alcoholic drink that is like a fall in a glass.
RumChata Hot Chocolate is a decadent, boozy, creamy hot chocolate with notes of cinnamon and vanilla. This festive drink is a delicious way to warm up over the holidays.
This winter spiced apple cocktail with rum is made with cinnamon and cloves. It's the perfect easy winter warmer and makes the ideal Christmas drink.
Millionaire's Coffee is the best flavored hot coffee cocktail out there. Plus, you don't have to be a millionaire to drink like one!
More great Thanksgiving ideas:
- Kid friendly Thanksgiving appetizers
- Thanksgiving side dishes for kids
- Breakfast ideas for Thanksgiving
- Carrot recipes for Thanksgiving
- Corn Recipes for Thanksgiving
- Fruit recipes for Thanksgiving
- Cheap side dishes to make for Thanksgiving
- Non-alcoholic Thanksgiving Drinks Recipes
- The best Thanksgiving books for preschoolers
- Where to get a free turkey for Thanksgiving
- How to make Thanksgiving baskets for needy families
- Things to be thankful for this year
- Fun & easy Thankful crafts for kids
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