Cranberry Cocktails for Thanksgiving & Beyond

Thanksgiving deserves some memorable cranberry cocktails to pair with all the food you’re cooking. Here are some of our holiday favorites.

Every Thanksgiving, my wife and I make cranberry sangria. It’s one of almost a dozen cranberry cocktails you can find on Food Fanatic that would be perfect for the holiday — or Christmas, or all winter long!

There are plenty of great drink options for Thanksgiving. We asked an expert about what wines make the most sense for Thanksgiving, we gathered Thanksgiving mocktail ideas, and we rounded up 15 fall cocktail recipes that would all be appropriate for the holiday — especially the pumpkin mojito or the spiked chai latte. And don’t miss this new pumpkin pie cocktail recipe!

But honestly, nothing seems more fitting, or more universal, as a drink choice than something with cranberry in it.

Even if you don’t like cranberry sauce. (Yes, I’m talking about myself.)

So pick one of these cranberry cocktails — or two! — and we’re sure your friends and family will be pleased. (Oh, and why not pair it with one of these cranberry desserts while you’re at it?)

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Thanksgiving Sangria Recipe

Try our editor's Thanksgiving sangria recipe that he makes every year for the holiday!

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Susan Palmer

Cranberry Cider Mule Recipe

A Cranberry Cider Mule will cure any winter blues you may have. It’s cozy and wonderful.

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Shaina Olmanson

Cranberry Aquavit Cocktail Recipe

This cranberry aquavit cocktail will make your spirits bright. It’s a merry little cocktail everyone will adore.

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Cyd Converse

Cranberry Gimlet Recipe

This festive cranberry gimlet lends seasonal sweetness to the classic cocktail. It’s a perfect addition to your next holiday party!

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Aimee Shugarman

Cranberry Ginger Ale Punch Recipe

Cranberry Ginger Ale Punch is a beautiful holiday punch that comes together in no time. And you can keep it kid-friendly or serve it with…

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Jennie Phaneuf

Cranberry Orange Bourbon Smash Recipe

Cranberry Orange Bourbon Smash has a taste of Winter in every sip. Delcious!

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Tanya Schroeder

Cranberry Orange Moscow Mule Recipe

Cranberry Orange Moscow Mule is garnished with fresh cranberries and oranges. A refreshing and festive coctail.

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Jennie Phaneuf

Spiced Cranberry Rum Old Fashioned Recipe

Spiced Cranberry Rum Old Fashioned is a strong cocktail to get a smile on your face fast. Just what you need!

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Sharon L.

Cranberry Orange Sangria Recipe

Cranberry Orange Sangria is just what you need to deal with the hustle and bustle of the holidays. Whip up a pitcher right now!

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Alaina Doyle

Cranberry Mule Recipe

A cranberry mule may just be your favorite festive holiday drink. It goes down SO easy!

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Erin S.

Cranberry Punch Recipe

Cranberry Punch fills a holiday punch bowl with happiness! Make with or without alcohol.

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BONUS: To give you a complete dozen recipes, here’s a Cranberry Rosemary Shrub Cocktail with Bourbon from Good Life Eats you should try!