Thanksgiving dinner may get all the attention, but we think the drinks table deserves just as much thought! These thanksgiving mocktail recipe ideas are here to make sure nobody feels left out, whether you’re hosting a big family gathering or a casual Friendsgiving party.
From bubbly cranberry punch to spiced apple ciders, these non alcoholic thanksgiving drinks bring all the cozy, festive flavors of the season without any alcohol involved. Some are quick three-ingredient pours you can throw together in minutes, while others are simmered punches that make the whole house smell like the holidays.
Either way, these Thanksgiving mocktails work just as well as Thanksgiving party drinks for a crowd as they do as a single glass to sip while dinner’s in the oven.
Bookmark this one so you always have alcohol free drinks ready whenever the occasion calls for it.
Planning your Thanksgiving menu? Also take a look at these pecan desserts, and these mini Thanksgiving dessert ideas.
Thanksgiving Punch
Pomegranate juice, apple cider, and orange juice combine with fresh fruit and a splash of sparkling water for a festive non alcoholic Thanksgiving punch the whole table can enjoy.
Get the recipe: Thanksgiving Punch
Apple Cider Mocktail
Apple cider, orange juice, lime, and honey shake up with spicy ginger beer for a bright five-minute fall mocktail that tastes like autumn in a glass.
Get the recipe: Apple Cider Mocktail
Cranberry Mocktail
Cranberry, orange, and fresh lemon juice get shaken with ice, topped with club soda, and served in a brown sugar rimmed glass for a festive five-minute sipper perfect for Thanksgiving brunch.
Get the recipe: Cranberry Mocktail
Ginger Beer Mocktail With Fresh Herbs
Fresh lemon juice and maple syrup get muddled with herbs, then topped with spicy ginger beer for a refreshing Thanksgiving party mocktail made in minutes.
Get the recipe: Ginger Beer Mocktail
Cranberry Blood Orange Mocktail
Tart cranberry juice meets sweet blood orange, a splash of vanilla, and spicy ginger beer in this festive mocktail recipe that comes together in just five minutes.
Get the recipe: Cranberry Orange Mocktail
Ginger Pear Holiday Mocktail
Rosemary simple syrup, pear juice, and lemon shake up together, then get topped with ginger beer for a fizzy, fragrant Fall mocktail perfect for celebrations.
Get the recipe: Ginger Pear Holiday Mocktail
Family Friendly Sangria
Sliced apples, oranges, lemons, and limes soak in a mix of grape, apple, and orange juice, then get topped with sparkling water for a fruity family-friendly sangria.
Get the recipe: Family Friendly Sangria
Pumpkin Spice Latte
Prefer something warm? Real pumpkin puree, warm spices, and almond milk simmer together for a cozy homemade latte that captures all the flavors of fall.
Get the recipe: Pumpkin Spice Latte
Holiday Punch
Sliced apples, oranges, and cranberries mingle with pumpkin spice, cinnamon, apple cider, and ginger ale for an easy, fragrant Thanksgiving punch that smells like the holidays.
Get the recipe: Holiday Punch
3-Ingredient Thanksgiving Mocktail
Cranberry juice, apple cider, and ginger beer pour together over ice in this simple three-ingredient mocktail that comes together in just two minutes flat.
Get the recipe: 3-Ingredient Thanksgiving Mocktail
Apple Cider Mule
Crisp apple cider, spicy ginger beer, fresh lime, and a splash of vanilla mix into a bubbly holiday party drink that’s ready to sip in five minutes flat.
Get the recipe: Apple Cider Mule
Spiced Cranberry Punch
Cranberry, pomegranate, and orange juices simmer with maple syrup, cinnamon, and star anise, then get topped with sparkling water for a spiced holiday party punch.
Get the recipe: Cranberry Punch
Non-Alcoholic Mulled Wine
Cranberry juice simmers with orange slices, cinnamon, star anise, and cloves for a warm, kid-friendly holiday drink made on the stovetop or in a slow cooker.
Get the recipe: Non Alcoholic Mulled Wine
Slow Cooker Apple Cider
Apple cider simmers low and slow with fresh ginger, orange, cinnamon, and warm spices for an easy crockpot drink that fills the house with fall aromas.
Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Apple Cider
Pomegranate Fizzy Mocktail
A bright, bubbly pomegranate mocktail with a sparkling fizzy finish makes an easy, festive alcohol-free sipper for holiday gatherings and celebrations.
Get the recipe: Pomegranate Mocktail
