Make a batch of fall drinks to kick off the Thanksgiving feast.

Thanksgiving is all about being grateful.

Of course, we’re especially thankful for the food on the table.

Harvest Punch

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But there’s one thing you should never forget to serve on Thanksgiving and that’s an amazing cocktail.

With these delicious and festive recipes, your drink menu won’t be an afterthought.

Don’t settle for a cooler of beer this year.

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Instead, step up your drink game with these incredible concoctions.

From bourbon to rum and sparkling to spiced, these cocktails will get the party started.

These are the best cocktails for celebrating with family and friends.

Southern Living Cranberry Sangria Punch in glasses to serve

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Aperol Bourbon Fizz

If your family loves bourbon cocktails, warm up to this sipper this Thanksgiving.

Thanksgiving Punch With Rum

This spiced holiday punch will ensure every guest has a good time.

Aperol And Blood Orange-Mint Spritz

This sparkling cocktail will be the star at your gathering.

Southern Living Bourbon Sparkler in glasses to serve

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Cranberry Mojito

This refreshing cocktail recipe proves mojitos aren’t reserved for the summer.

Mississippi Bourbon Punch

Muscadine wine stars in this big-batch punch recipe.

Retro Rum Punch

This retro punch has a short ingredient list and high yieldperfect for parties.

Aperol Bourbon Fizz

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The fizzy drink is made with sparklingapple cider, spiced syrup, and spiced Jamaican rum.

Vodka Cranberry

Kick off the season with this festive and fruity cocktail.

Cranberry Margaritas

This cheery cranberry cocktail is a sweet way to start the season.

Thanksgiving Rum Punch

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This easy sipping drink is filled with notes of citrus and cinnamon making it a unique take on bourbon.

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Aperol and Blood Orange-Mint Spritz

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Big-Batch Cajun Lemonade

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French 75 cocktail

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Southern Living Rum Swizzle Cocktail in glasses to serve

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Cranberry Mojito

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Mississippi Bourbon Punch

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Retro Rum Punch

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Ambrosia Cocktail

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Southern Living The Chilton Cocktail in glasses ready to serve

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Bourbon Bloody Mary

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Pomegranate Margaritas in clear margarita glasses

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Bloody Mary

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Southern Living Bourbon Basil Smash

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Southern Living Bourbon Mule in copper mugs to serve

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Spiced apple spritz in three glasses on tray

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Spiced Tea Bourbon Refresher

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Southern Living Vodka Cranberry drinks ready to serve

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Southern Living Cranberry Old Fashioneds

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Southern Living Cranberry Margarita in glasses to serve

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Southern Living The Dark Knight Cocktail in a glass to serve

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