7 Creative Thanksgiving Mocktail Recipes For The Holidays

A savory turkey, those cinnamon-scented pies, laughter surrounding the room ( yes, yes, we are also hinting at that one extra loud cousin of yours! ), and some clinking glasses, all creating a cozy chaos? Thanksgiving. Pies melting in your mouth are fine, but what about drinks to dazzle the occasion? Might as well give your friends and family some guilt-free gulps to be grateful for. This holiday season, serve some fall-party sips that you’re non alcoholic guests will adore. 

After all, you do deserve that one centerpiece-worthy, magnificent Thanksgiving mocktail, don’t you? Well, now that you’re here, there’s not just one, but many that we‘re gonna make you try! And with these Thanksgiving mocktail ideas, or should we call, recipes, you’re all in to add some fine fun, fancy, and flavor to your festivities! So, what are we waiting for, Christmas?

Let’s get creating some merry mocktails, shall we? 

‘Thanksgiving Drinks Non Alcoholic’ You Must Try 

1. Thanksgiving Punch: A Festive Start To The Feast!  

A pitcher of pure fall vibes: golden cider, cinnamon swirls, and a sparkle that brings everyone to the table. 

Serves: 8–10 people

Prep Time: 10 minutes (plus 2 hours chilling time)

For the Thanksgiving punch recipe, you gotta grab: 

• 4 cups apple cider 

• 2 cups ginger ale ( or sparkling water ) 

• 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice 

• 1 orange, sliced 

• 1 apple, sliced 

• Half a cup of frozen or fresh cranberries 

• 2-3 cinnamon sticks 

• Ice cubes 

How to proceed with this charming Thanksgiving punch recipe: 

1. In a pitcher or a large punch bowl, whisk pumpkin pie spice into the cider. 

2. Add ginger ale, fruit slices, cranberries, and cinnamon sticks. 

3. Chill for at least 2 hours before serving. 

4. Pour over ice and watch the colors shimmer like those fall leaves, complementing the season well!  

Tip: If you add frozen cranberries in place of ice, you’ll keep the punch cold without watering it down. 

2. Non alcoholic Sangria: A Toast of Togetherness 

A vibrant mix of citrus and color that brings sunshine to your sipping station. 

Serves: 6–8 people

Prep Time: 10 minutes (plus 30 minutes chilling time)

You’d need a few staples for this Thanksgiving mocktail, and these are: 

• 2 cups orange juice

• 1 cup apple or white grape juice

• 1/2 cup cranberry juice

• 1 thinly sliced orange, lime, and apple 

• 1 cup club soda or sparkling water

• Ice cubes and mint for garnish
  
  

For sipping this simple and sweet non alcoholic Sangria Thanksgiving mocktail:  

1. Combine all the juices in a large pitcher.  

2. Add the sliced fruit and chill for 30 mins. 

3. Top with club soda just before serving. 

4. Pour it over ice and use mint or some fresh berries for some creative garnishing. 

Tip: Freeze extra fruit slices to use as colorful ice cubes and curate one of the most colorful non-alcoholic beverages that everyone will love this festive season. 

3. Ginger-Orange Mocktail: Sun, Spice and Sparkle 

A glass where citrus sunshine meets fizzy joy — simple and ready to sparkle. 

Serves: 16 people
Prep Time: 10 minutes 

Ingredients you’ll need for this Thanksgiving mocktail: 

• 5 cups freshly-squeezed orange juice 

• 3 cups chilled pineapple juice 

• 1/2 teaspoon orange bitters 

• 3 bottles of chilled ginger beer

• Orange slices for garnish 

This is how you try your hand at a ginger-orange Thanksgiving mocktail: 

1. In a large pitcher or punch bowl, combine orange juice, pineapple juice and orange bitters. 

2. Pour in the chilled ginger beer just before serving and stir gently. 

3. Serve over ice and add orange slices to garnish the rim of your glass. 

Tip: Chill the juices and ginger beer ahead of time so that the mocktail stays crisp and bright when guests arrive.

4. Pineapple Mocktail: Sweet, Smooth, And Oh So Inviting!  

A tropical twist that is light, bright, and just the right mood-setter.

Serves: 1 mocktail 

Prep Time: 5 minutes 

Here’s what you need for this Thanksgiving mocktail scenario: 

• 2 mint sprigs for extra garnish 

• 1/2 cup pineapple juice 

• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice 

• 1 teaspoon vanilla syrup

• 1 teaspoon pineapple syrup 

• 1 large egg white 

• 1 cup ice cubes 

How to make a pineapple mocktail?

1. Muddle the mint sprigs in a shaker until fragrant.

2. Add pineapple juice, lime juice, vanilla syrup, pineapple syrup, and the egg white. 

3. Now add ice and shake vigorously until well-chilled and all foamy. 

4. Strain into a coupe glass. Garnish with an extra mint sprig. 

Tip: Going vegan? Replace the egg whites with aquafaba to keep the drink creamy and festive without eggs. 

5. Lemon-Mint Sparkler: A Steal For Some Fizzy Fun! 

Some lemons and a handful of mint: a crisp sip that refreshes you between bites of turkey and pie. 

Serves: About 6–8 people
Prep Time: 30 minutes active and 1 hour 30 minutes total, which includes the chilling time  

Another Thanksgiving mocktail recipe, another list of ingredients, and there are: 

• 1¾ cups fresh lemon juice (about 10 lemons)

• 1½ cups lemon-mint syrup 

• 3½ cups chilled club soda 

• 2 cups ice cubes 

What You’ll Need For Lemon-Mint Syrup: 

• 2 cups granulated sugar 

• 2 tsp kosher salt 

• 4 cups water 

• Peels from 6 lemons 

• 6-8 sprigs fresh mint 

About mixing the lemon-mint sparkler: 

1. Prepare the lemon-mint syrup. And for that, in a saucepan, bring sugar, salt, and water to a boil. Remove from heat, stir in lemon peels and mint sprigs. Leave it for about half an hour, then strain and chill. 

2. Now, for one of the finest Thanksgiving drinks non alcoholic, you have to take a large pitcher, stir together lemon juice, chilled lemon-mint syrup, and ice. 

3. Just before serving your drink, pour in the club soda and give it a gentle mix. 

4. Serve immediately, garnish with a mint sprig or a lemon slice, and that’s about it. 

5. Sip, smile, and repeat! 

Tip: Chill the syrup and club soda ahead of time and mix only when ready to serve. This keeps your drink sparkling crisp and fresh without losing the fizz. 

6. Watermelon Basil Sweet Tea: Sweet, Simple, And So Southern

A fusion of juicy watermelon and fragrant basil —sunshine in a glass with a Southern charm. 

Serves: 8–10 people
Prep Time: 15 minutes  

Ingredients for a watermelon basil sweet tea Thanksgiving mocktail recipe:

• 4 cups cubed seedless watermelon 

• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 

• 1/4 cup sugar ( adjust to taste ) 

• A handful of fresh basil leaves 

• Ice cubes 

• Watermelon wedges and basil sprigs for garnishing 

Watermelon basil sweet tea Thanksgiving mocktail recipe: 

1. Blend the watermelon until smooth, then strain to remove the pulp. 

2. Take a large pitcher, mix the watermelon juice, sweet tea, lemon juice, and sugar as per your liking. 

3. Now add a few basil leaves and let it chill for at least an hour for the flavors to infuse. 

4. Pour over ice and give it a gentle stir. 

5. Garnish with basil sprigs and watermelon wedges to finish, adding up to your stunning and sober celebration at Thanksgiving. 

7. Pumpkin Latte – The Perfect Sip To Savor The Season 

A pretty beverage that feels like a warm hug in a mug? It’s has to be a pumpkin latte!  

Serves: 2 people
Prep Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients for one of the ideal Thanksgiving drinks non alcoholic: 

• 2 cups milk ( dairy ) 

• 3 tablespoons pumpkin purée

• 1 tablespoon maple syrup 

• 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice 

• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 

• 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee 

• Whipped cream and a dash of cinnamon for topping
  
  

Let’s prepare this pumpkin latte: 

1. In a saucepan, whisk together milk, pumpkin purée, maple syrup, and pumpkin pie spice. 

2. Heat over medium flame until hot but not boiling. 

3. Now, to add flavor, stir in the vanilla extract and whisk until frothy. 

4. Divide the coffee or espresso into two mugs, then pour the warm pumpkin mixture over it. 

5. Top it off with a swirl of whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon.

Tip: Feeling fancy? Dip the rim of your mug in maple syrup and then in brown sugar, giving your Thanksgiving mocktail a sweet and caramelized crunch with every sip. 

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