Six Seasonal Cocktails To Sip On During Thanksgiving Dinner

This Thanksgiving, enjoy one of these seasonal libations while celebrating all that you're thankful for.

1. Effen Vodka's Toasted White Cranberry: If you are counting your calories this holiday season, this festive libation is only 119 calories.

 • 1.5 parts Effen Salted Caramel Vodka
 • 1.75 parts Ocean Spray White Cranberry Juice
 • .25 part Fresh Lemon Juice
 • .25 part South Beach Zero Calorie Simple Syrup
 • Toasted Coconut Flakes for garnish

Directions: In a mixing glass, combine all ingredients and shake with ice. Strain into a rocks glass over ice. Garnish with toasted coconut flakes.

Felina's Spell. (Courtesy Photo)

2. Felina's Spell: - In New York City for the holidays? Stop by the Marlton Hotel (5 West 8th Street, www.marltonhotel.com) to try this seasonal mixture.

 • 2 oz. Qui Platinum Extra-Añejo Tequila
 • .5 oz. Honey Syrup
 • .75 oz. Fresh Squeezed Lime Juice
 • 1 tsp Mission Fig Preserves

Directions: Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass, and shake with ice. Strain and serve.

3. Cruzan Maple Leaf: Give thanks with a drink that has all of the nostalgic flavors of the festive time.

 • 2 parts Cruzan Estate Diamond Dark Rum
 • 1/2 part Maple Syrup (4 parts dark syrup; 1 part water)
 • 4 dashes Angostura Bitters
 • 2 dashes Bittermens Apple Bitters

Directions: Stir ingredients over ice and pour in an old fashioned glass over a large ice cube. Scrape fresh cinnamon on top as garnish.

4. Laphroaig Scot's Cider: Have a glass of this cider ready to warm you up after your annual family Thanksgiving football game.

 • 1 part Laphroaig 10-Year-Old Scotch Whisky
 • .5 part DeKuyper Mixologist Series Ginger Liqueur
 • 3 parts Hot Apple Cider

Directions: Build in a pre-heated coffee mug. Garnish with a lemon wedge studded with cloves and a dash of fresh ground cinnamon.

Cruzan Maple Leaf and Effen Vodka's Toasted White Cranberry. (Courtesy Photos)

5. When Two Thanksgiving Pies Meet: This drink mixes two of the most popular Thanksgiving pies, creating a must try drink.

 • 1 part Pinnacle Pecan Pie Vodka
 • 1 part Pinnacle Pumpkin Pie Vodka
 • Splash Half and Half

Directions: Shake all ingredients with ice and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with a dusting of fresh ground nutmeg.

6. The Cosmopolitan Pilgrim: We all know leftovers are the best part of Thanksgiving, so why not create a cocktail with the extra cranberry sauce.

 • 1.5 parts American Harvest
 • 2 scoops of leftover Cranberry Sauce
 • 3/4 parts fresh Lime Juice
 • 1/4 part Orange Liqueur

Directions: Combine ingredients in a shaker. Add ice and shake well, strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with a lime wedge.

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