21 Last-Minute Punches And Cocktails To Get You Through Thanksgiving Weekend

    For when you need something stronger than wine. Drinks to make right now.

    Jessica Taylor
    by Jessica Taylor

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    1. Chilled Cider Punch

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    Great-looking punch bowls deserve great whiskey.

    Get the recipe here.

    2. The Last Word

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    Gin to the rescue.

    Get the recipe here.

    3. Jamaican Punch

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    Dram (allspice, that is) that's good!

    Get the recipe here.

    4. Ciderhouse Whiskey

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    Cider syrup + whiskey = Thanksgiving.

    Get the recipe here.

    5. Sparkling Lavender–Thyme Vodka Lemonade

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    Adult lemonade. Not for the kids table.

    Get the recipe here.

    6. Brennan's Brandy Milk Punch

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    A Thanksgiving twist on the White Russian, dude.

    Get the recipe here.

    7. Cranberry Crush

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    Cranberry juice, meet rum. Rum, cranberry juice.

    Get the recipe here.

    8. Fish House Punch

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    Dust off grandma's peach schnapps bottle and introduce it to some rum and Cognac.

    Get the recipe here.

    9. Sweet Gin Symphony

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    Gin and juice. And absinthe, because it's a special occasion.

    Get the recipe here.

    10. Rock 'n Rye 'n Rum Punch

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    Remember rock candy? Turns out it makes a wonderful cocktail.

    Get the recipe here.

    11. Le Mexique

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    Meet the Thanksgiving margarita.

    Get the recipe here.

    12. White Wine Punch

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    You say sangria. We say white wine punch.

    Get the recipe here.

    13. Pomegranate Fig Smash

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    Every Thanksgiving needs a little Tunisian fig brandy (boukha).

    Get the recipe here.

    14. Full Windsor

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    The only thing better than a Scotch and apple brandy cocktail is a bottle full of it.

    Get the recipe here.

    15. Epice & Pomme

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    Bourbon plays the lead in an all-star cast featuring allspice dram and Calvados.

    Get the recipe here.

    16. Pawleys Rum Punch

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    This year, drink the cranberry sauce. But spike it with two kinds of rum first.

    Get the recipe here.

    17. Moto Guzzi

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    The cocktail to start the day (morning) with.

    Get the recipe here.

    18. Reverse Manhattan

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    Make your Manhattan vermouth-heavy. That way you can have six.

    Get the recipe here.

    19. Rosé All Day

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    Not that you need one, but here's an excuse to drink rosé in November.

    Get the recipe here.

    20. Cherry Maple Leaf

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    Maple syrup is not just for pancakes.

    Get the recipe here.

    21. Allspice–Pear Gin & Tonic

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    The perfect Thanksgiving G & T.

    Get the Recipe here.