Holiday Cheers, Hold the Buzz: Thanksgiving Holiday Mocktails

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By JENNY SMITH MATTFELDT Published November 22, 2024

A fun holiday drink is a non-negotiable, and contrary to 19-year-old Jenny’s belief, they can absolutely shine without alcohol. Whether you’re expecting, embracing the sober life, or pulling off head chef duties and need your brain firing on all cylinders, these mocktails are here to impress.

Mocktails can be just as cute as their boozy counterparts. Think bold flavors, show-stopping garnishes, and a little sparkle, all without the next-day hangxiety. If you’re planning to serve these drinks, you can grab the free drink menu below! They’re ridiculously easy to make, but the thoughtful details elevate them into something truly luxurious and festive. If you splurge on one thing, let it be edible glitter. It’s the secret sauce that adds an elegant, bougie vibe to every drink. For Thanksgiving, lean into seasonal flavors like pomegranate, cranberry, pear, cinnamon, and fresh herbs— they’ll bring some holiday magic to your glass.

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Tips

• They make pear sparkling cider which will be perfect in the Sparkling Pear.

• Try making your citrus rosemary garnishes or orange peel roses ahead of time and freezing them. They will hold together better this way and it will save you time the day of your event.

• Before adding a sprig of rosemary to your drink lay it in the palm of your hand and smack it with your other hand, this breaks the outer shell and releases the aroma.

  
  

Pomegranate Mule

1 ½ ounce pomegranate juice

splash of orange juice

Top with ginger beer

Serve in a copper mug with an orange peel and pomegranate seeds.

To elevate it cut a long strip of orange peel about an inch wide and roll it into a rose! Or make your ice cubes ahead of time with pomegranate seeds frozen inside.

Sparkling Pear

1 ½ ounce pear juice

Pinch of cinnamon or cinnamon syrup

¾ ounce maple syrup or honey

Top with sparkling water or sparkling cider

Serve in a white wine glass or champagne flute. Use the pear juice to rim the glass with a mixture of sugar, glitter, and cinnamon.

Citrus Rosemary Cooler

1 cup orange juice

¾ ounce lemon juice

Shake with a sprig of fresh rosemary

Optional top with sparkling water or cider

Garnish with lemon or orange zest, gold shimmer, a slice of citrus, or a sprig of rosemary.

Velvet Chai

1 cup cooled chai

Splash of cream or coffee creamer

Vanilla

Pinch of cinnamon

Squeeze of orange juice

Blend or froth a small amount of cream or coffee creamer and pour on top, this creates the cold foam topper. Garnish with a star anise, cinnamon, gold shimmer, or orange zest.

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