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Home » Drinks » Cocktails » Thanksgiving Cocktails

Thanksgiving Bourbon Cocktails

Published: Nov 3, 2025 by Ali

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

These Thanksgiving Bourbon Cocktails are all bourbon and whiskey based cocktail recipes that are festive and perfect for Thanksgiving dinner.

For more Thanksgiving cocktails, try one of these Thanksgiving Dinner Cocktails or these Thanksgiving Signature Cocktails.

Tips For Serving Thanksgiving Cocktails

  • Use festive cocktails glasses. If you are hosting a Thanksgiving party, serve your cocktails in fun Thanksgiving themed glasses, or elegant cocktail glasses for a fancy dinner party.
  • Make a big batch to serve in a pitcher. Make a large batch of one of these cocktail recipes and serve them in a large festive pitcher or this pumpkin drink dispenser. 
  • Use wine glass charms. If you are hosting a group of people, wine glass charms or cocktail glass magnets can help your guests keep track of their drink. 
  • Use Thanksgiving decorations. To go along with your Thanksgiving cocktails, set up some Thanksgiving decorations such as Thanksgiving banners, Thanksgiving themed napkins or Thanksgiving tablecloths. 

Thanksgiving Bourbon Cocktails

Bourbon Cherry Cocktail

This fruity bourbon cherry cocktail is a perfect drink for sipping on by the fireplace this Thanksgiving. The homemade brown sugar and cherry infused syrup makes this drink stand out from the rest.

Apple Cider Hot Toddy

This Apple Cider Hot Toddy is a simple, easy to make warm cocktail that features a Fall spin on a classic. It is easy to make in a large batch to serve to friends and family this Thanksgiving.

Bourbon Rosemary Cocktail

This bourbon rosemary cocktail is the best cocktail to serve at Thanksgiving dinner. Made with a homemade rosemary syrup, bourbon, lemon juice and a dash of maple syrup. Topped with club soda and served over ice.

Brown Sugar Old Fashioned

This brown sugar old fashioned is a cozy, fall cocktail that is easy to make. Made with a homemade brown sugar, cinnamon and maple simple syrup. Mixed with bourbon whiskey and a twist of orange peel.

Ginger Pear Bourbon Cocktail

This spiced ginger pear bourbon cocktail is a creative fall whiskey cocktail that is perfect for the Thanksgiving and the transition to winter. Made with fresh pear juice, bourbon whiskey, lemon juice and ginger beer.

Photo Credit: foxeslovelemons.com

Bourbon Apple Cider Cocktail

This sophisticated yet easy Apple Cider Old Fashioned is simple to make and will impress all your friends and family this Thanksgiving.

Photo Credit: cookingwithwineblog.com

Spiced Cranberry Old Fashioned

This Spiced Cranberry Old Fashioned has a bit of spiced cranberry simple syrup to give it a lovely festive flavor perfect to enjoy throughout the holiday season. Serve a batch of these to your friends and family this Thanksgiving.

Photo Credit: tessiestable.com

Cinnamon Old Fashioned

This Orange Cinnamon Old Fashioned takes a traditional favorite and gives it a cozy upgrade with warm cinnamon, clove-infused simple syrup, and a hint of orange.

Photo Credit: stefseatsandsweets.com

Hot Caramel Bourbon Apple Cider

Looking for a cozy Fall Thanksgiving drink? This Hot Caramel Bourbon Apple Cider is the perfect choice. It’s smooth, sweet, and comforting — even if you’re not usually a bourbon fan. Think of it as the ultimate bourbon apple cider cocktail, topped with whipped cream and caramel for a treat that feels extra special.

Photo Credit: myradkitchen.com

Cranberry Shrub

This Cranberry Shrub is made with a tangy shrub syrup made with fresh cranberries, sugar and apple cider vinegar. Its sweet-tart cranberry flavor makes it a refreshing mixer for all types of Thanksgiving bourbon cocktails.

More Thanksgiving Cocktails

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    Thanksgiving Batch Cocktails
  • A collage of cocktails with the text overlay: “Thanksgiving Signature Cocktails”.
    Thanksgiving Signature Cocktails
  • A collage of sangria recipes with the text overlay: “Thanksgiving Sangria Recipes”.
    Thanksgiving Sangria Recipes
  • A collage of margaritas with the text overlay: “Thanksgiving Margaritas”.
    Thanksgiving Margarita Recipes

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