{"id":7216,"date":"2023-10-11T11:01:52","date_gmt":"2023-10-11T10:01:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/?p=7216"},"modified":"2026-02-05T15:55:03","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T14:55:03","slug":"thanksgiving-cocktails","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/plan\/thanksgiving-cocktails\/","title":{"rendered":"12 Thanksgiving Cocktails to Celebrate in the UK"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In the United States, most families and friend groups have their own Thanksgiving traditions that evoke special memories. Generally, they involve lingering get-togethers with family and friends, always centred around a feast of tasty food. If you want to give thanks (even if you don&#8217;t live in the US) we suggest shaking up some fabulous Thanksgiving cocktails to share with those you love.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re new to hosting turkey day celebrations year and don\u2019t quite know where to start, here\u2019s our go-to guide for the best Thanksgiving cocktails to make new traditions.<\/p>\n<h2>1. Kir Royale<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-13691 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/10\/Thanksgiving-cocktails_Kir-Royale_Firefly_HelenaLombard-1-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Three Kir Royale cocktails in flute glasses with raspberry garnish\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/10\/Thanksgiving-cocktails_Kir-Royale_Firefly_HelenaLombard-1-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/10\/Thanksgiving-cocktails_Kir-Royale_Firefly_HelenaLombard-1-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/10\/Thanksgiving-cocktails_Kir-Royale_Firefly_HelenaLombard-1-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/10\/Thanksgiving-cocktails_Kir-Royale_Firefly_HelenaLombard-1-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/10\/Thanksgiving-cocktails_Kir-Royale_Firefly_HelenaLombard-1-1480x740.jpg 1480w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/10\/Thanksgiving-cocktails_Kir-Royale_Firefly_HelenaLombard-1-760x380.jpg 760w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/10\/Thanksgiving-cocktails_Kir-Royale_Firefly_HelenaLombard-1.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This French Champagne cocktail (aka <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/recipes\/french-champagne-cocktail\/\">Kir Royale)<\/a> is a New York City favourite and an incredibly simple cocktail to master. You\u2019ll wonder why you\u2019ve waited all this time to try one! To make, pour a dash of cr\u00e8me de cassis into a flute glass and top up with an imperatively dry Champagne to deliver a crisp, bubbly sip that\u2019s laced with jammy blackberry. We give thanks to Canon F\u00e9lix Kir, the priest who mastered this marvel in the mid-19th century in Dijon, France. <em>Salut<\/em>!<\/p>\n<h2>2. Apple Cider Margarita<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-13617 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/Thanksgiving-Batch-Cocktails_Cider-Margaritas_Firefly_HelenaLombard-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Rows of short cocktail glasses rimmed with sugar and filled with the Thanksgiving batch cocktail Cider Margaritas. Each glass is topped with a dried citrus wheel, displayed on a tray surrounded by more dried citrus slices.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/Thanksgiving-Batch-Cocktails_Cider-Margaritas_Firefly_HelenaLombard-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/Thanksgiving-Batch-Cocktails_Cider-Margaritas_Firefly_HelenaLombard-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/Thanksgiving-Batch-Cocktails_Cider-Margaritas_Firefly_HelenaLombard-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/Thanksgiving-Batch-Cocktails_Cider-Margaritas_Firefly_HelenaLombard-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/Thanksgiving-Batch-Cocktails_Cider-Margaritas_Firefly_HelenaLombard-1480x740.jpg 1480w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/Thanksgiving-Batch-Cocktails_Cider-Margaritas_Firefly_HelenaLombard-760x380.jpg 760w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/Thanksgiving-Batch-Cocktails_Cider-Margaritas_Firefly_HelenaLombard.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Put a spin on your favourite Margarita and give it an autumn makeover. It\u2019s apple cider season, after all, so they&#8217;re an obvious ingredient to add to all your fave autumn cocktails. To make an Apple Cider Margarita, pour your best tequila into a glass and top it up with tasty apple cider. Up the ante with your garnish and add a cinnamon sugar rim. Time to snuggle up around a crackling fire with friends and family and a glass of this winter warmer.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read next:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/plan\/warm-winter-cocktails\/\">13 of the Cosiest Warm Winter Cocktails to Enjoy by the Fireside<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>3. Hot Buttered Rum<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-13488 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/05\/Hot-Rum-Cocktails_Hot-Buttered-Rum_Firefly_HelenaLombard-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Two glass mugs of hot buttered rum with cinnamon stick garnishes\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/05\/Hot-Rum-Cocktails_Hot-Buttered-Rum_Firefly_HelenaLombard-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/05\/Hot-Rum-Cocktails_Hot-Buttered-Rum_Firefly_HelenaLombard-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/05\/Hot-Rum-Cocktails_Hot-Buttered-Rum_Firefly_HelenaLombard-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/05\/Hot-Rum-Cocktails_Hot-Buttered-Rum_Firefly_HelenaLombard-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/05\/Hot-Rum-Cocktails_Hot-Buttered-Rum_Firefly_HelenaLombard-1480x740.jpg 1480w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/05\/Hot-Rum-Cocktails_Hot-Buttered-Rum_Firefly_HelenaLombard-760x380.jpg 760w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/05\/Hot-Rum-Cocktails_Hot-Buttered-Rum_Firefly_HelenaLombard.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Looking for a perfect fireside sip to enjoy with family before the Thanksgiving feast? The irresistibly warm and sweet <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/recipes\/hot-buttered-rum-recipe\/\">Hot Buttered Rum<\/a> cocktail has been a favourite traditional Thanksgiving drink for decades. To make one, mix a simple batter of butter with brown sugar, cinnamon, allspice, and nutmeg, then top it up with rum and hot water for the ultimate comfort sip. It\u2019s the perfect reward after a chilly hike.<\/p>\n<h2>4. Pumpkin Spice White Russian<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-13622 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/Thanksgiving-Batch-Cocktails_Pumpkin-Spice-White-Russian-_Firefly_HelenaLombard-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Four glasses of creamy Thanksgiving batch cocktail Pumpkin Spice White Russian, served over ice and garnished with cinnamon sticks. A tray of pumpkin cookies and autumn d\u00e9cor set the festive tone.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/Thanksgiving-Batch-Cocktails_Pumpkin-Spice-White-Russian-_Firefly_HelenaLombard-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/Thanksgiving-Batch-Cocktails_Pumpkin-Spice-White-Russian-_Firefly_HelenaLombard-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/Thanksgiving-Batch-Cocktails_Pumpkin-Spice-White-Russian-_Firefly_HelenaLombard-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/Thanksgiving-Batch-Cocktails_Pumpkin-Spice-White-Russian-_Firefly_HelenaLombard-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/Thanksgiving-Batch-Cocktails_Pumpkin-Spice-White-Russian-_Firefly_HelenaLombard-1480x740.jpg 1480w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/Thanksgiving-Batch-Cocktails_Pumpkin-Spice-White-Russian-_Firefly_HelenaLombard-760x380.jpg 760w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/Thanksgiving-Batch-Cocktails_Pumpkin-Spice-White-Russian-_Firefly_HelenaLombard.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re unfamiliar with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/recipes\/best-white-russian-cocktail\/\">White Russian<\/a>, it\u2019s a delicious mix of coffee liqueur and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skyyvodka.com\/products\/?utm_source=referral&utm_medium=website\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">vodka<\/a> swirled with heavy cream. Add an autumn twist of pumpkin spice creamer and a graham cracker rim to make an indulgent and decadent drink. This dessert sip is bound to become one of your best Thanksgiving cocktails to serve throughout the entire festive season. Finish it off with a dollop of whipped cream and indulge!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Learn more<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/learn\/easy-winter-cocktails\/\">24 Easy Winter Cocktails to Warm Your Home<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>5. Mulled Wine<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-3116\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/52.Thanksgiving_canva_George-Dolgikh-mulledwine-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"two mulled wines with star anise from above\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" \/><\/p>\n<p>We all need simple Thanksgiving cocktails that are easy to ladle into mugs when guests arrive. If you are looking for something that\u2019ll warm you from the inside out, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/recipes\/mulled-wine\/\">Mulled Wine<\/a> is the answer! This spiced cocktail is easy to serve a crowd and is a super popular sip across Europe in the winter. Simply simmer red wine, spices, brandy, fresh oranges, and a little sugar in a pot for up to 3 hours, and then serve in mugs.<\/p>\n<h2>6. Hot Toddy<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-4982\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/Hot-Toddy_GPC-e1670579266705-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Hot Toddy Cocktails\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Looking for warming Thanksgiving drinks that are easy to make? A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/recipes\/hot-toddy-cocktail\/\">Hot Toddy<\/a> is an ideal drink if you want to let your crockpot do all the work. To make a batch, simmer a good bourbon with your favourite baking spices, along with a squeeze of lemon juice, and keep it warm in your crockpot until your guests arrive.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Stay cozy!<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/learn\/whiskey-cocktails-winter\/\">11 Best Winter Cocktail Recipes for Chilly Evenings<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>7. Maple Old Fashioned<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-13690 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/10\/Thanksgiving-cocktails_Maple-Old-Fashioned_Firefly_HelenaLombard-1-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Two Maple Old Fashioned cocktails with dark cherry and orange peel garnish\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/10\/Thanksgiving-cocktails_Maple-Old-Fashioned_Firefly_HelenaLombard-1-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/10\/Thanksgiving-cocktails_Maple-Old-Fashioned_Firefly_HelenaLombard-1-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/10\/Thanksgiving-cocktails_Maple-Old-Fashioned_Firefly_HelenaLombard-1-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/10\/Thanksgiving-cocktails_Maple-Old-Fashioned_Firefly_HelenaLombard-1-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/10\/Thanksgiving-cocktails_Maple-Old-Fashioned_Firefly_HelenaLombard-1-1480x740.jpg 1480w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/10\/Thanksgiving-cocktails_Maple-Old-Fashioned_Firefly_HelenaLombard-1-760x380.jpg 760w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/10\/Thanksgiving-cocktails_Maple-Old-Fashioned_Firefly_HelenaLombard-1.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Our favourite <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/recipes\/old-fashioned-cocktail\/\">Old Fashioned<\/a> gets an autumn twist of sweet maple syrup. Pair it with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wildturkeybourbon.com\/?utm_source=referral&utm_medium=website\">Wild Turkey Bourbon<\/a>\u2014it is jam-packed with vanilla, pear, and spice notes that blend beautifully with the rich golden maple, giving this cocktail full-out autumn flavours. For extra apple pie vibes, add a cinnamon sugar rim.<\/p>\n<h2>8. Apple Martini<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-132\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/79.-Apple-Martini-envato-credit-bhofack2-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Homemade Green Alcoholic Appletini Cocktail with Apple Garnish\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/04\/79.-Apple-Martini-envato-credit-bhofack2-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/04\/79.-Apple-Martini-envato-credit-bhofack2-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/04\/79.-Apple-Martini-envato-credit-bhofack2-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/04\/79.-Apple-Martini-envato-credit-bhofack2-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/04\/79.-Apple-Martini-envato-credit-bhofack2-2048x1152.png 2048w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/04\/79.-Apple-Martini-envato-credit-bhofack2.png 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>As autumn is the season for all things apple, you need to try an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/recipes\/apple-martini\/\">Appletini<\/a>! Shake up equal measures of vodka and cloudy apple juice with a dash of lemon juice for a sweet and sour cocktail. It\u2019s a delightful antidote to any overindulgence Thanksgiving may bring.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Spice it up<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/trends\/apple-cider-cocktails\/\">23 Apple Cider Cocktail Recipes to Spice Up Your Autumn<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>9. Aviation<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-3115\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/52.Thanksgiving_Canva_bhofack2-avaition-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Three aviation cocktails on a light background\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Serving up all the glamour of a bygone era, an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/recipes\/aviaton-cocktail\/\">Aviation<\/a> cocktail is so hot right now and perfect for those discerning gin lovers who are always on the hunt for something different. This turn-of-the-century cocktail delivers unusual floral notes with a cr\u00e8me de violette liqueur. A unique and tasty blend of gin, violets, cherry, and lemon, this lavender-coloured cocktail is sure to impress your guests.<\/p>\n<h2>10. Boulevardier<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/64.US_Summer-Whiskey-Cocktails_Boulevardier_Canva_MAEGJU2mqmQ-boulevardier-cocktail-and-orange-zest-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Boulevardier Cocktail\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Another cocktail of the roaring twenties, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/recipes\/boulevardier-cocktail\/\">Boulevardier<\/a> is a whiskey warmer that makes a perfect serve for Thanksgiving get-togethers. Just saying Boulevardier (in your best French accent) gives you all the Gatsby feels. It\u2019s an unusual but fabulous combination of whiskey and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.campari.com\/en-us\/our-products\/campari\/?utm_source=referral&utm_medium=website\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Campari<\/a> that\u2019s sweetened with a dash of <a href=\"https:\/\/cinzano.com\/int\/en\/vermouth\/aperitif-classics\/rosso\/?utm_source=referral&utm_medium=website\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cinzano Vermouth Rosso<\/a>. This sophisticated sip is a must-try!<\/p>\n<h2>11. Irish Coffee<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-4055\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/10\/346.-Irish-Coffee_Canva_George-Dolgikh-irishcoffee-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Two Irish Coffee glasses on wood\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Calling caffeine lovers! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/recipes\/irish-coffee-cocktail\/\">Irish Coffee<\/a> is an easy holiday favourite loved by all! Who doesn\u2019t love whiskey and coffee? Add a splash of whiskey (we\u2019re partial to Wild Turkey) to your favourite cup of coffee. It\u2019s especially good when sweetened with brown sugar and topped with cream. This is a perfect nightcap to enjoy on a chilly autumn night after all the spoils of Thanksgiving.<\/p>\n<h2>12. Cranberry Caipirinha<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-3812\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/10\/53.US_Easy-Thanksgiving-Cocktails_Cranberry-Caipirinha_Canva_MAENSdDQkBA-cranberry-cocktails-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Cranberry Caipirinha\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To make a Cranberry Caipirinha, you will need a quarter cup of fresh or frozen cranberries, half a lime, cut into quarters, a tablespoon of sugar, crushed ice, 150ml cachaca, and chilled club soda. Muddle the cranberries, lime, and sugar together until the sugar dissolves. Fill the glass with crushed ice and pour over the cachaca, stirring to combine. If you prefer a lighter drink, you can then top it off with some club soda as well.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>You might also like<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/learn\/best-autumn-cocktails\/\">Snuggle Up with Our 20 Best Autumn Cocktails<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>There you have it &#8211; 12 amazing Thanksgiving cocktails to whip up this year. Let us know which one you like best! In the meantime, remember to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/subscribe\/\">sign up for our newsletter<\/a> so we can send the freshest seasonal inspiration straight to your inbox.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the United States, most families and friend groups have their own Thanksgiving traditions that evoke special memories. Generally, they involve lingering get-togethers with family and friends, always centred around a feast of tasty food. 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