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The Perfect Thanksgiving Drink

Looking for an easy Thanksgiving drink recipe to wow the guests at your table this year? This Thanksgiving drink can be made with or without alcohol and is the perfect compliment to the big meal.

Thanksgiving Drink Recipe
I served this little Thanksgiving drink number last night to my Hot Glue Hotties craft group and it was a HIT! Several ladies asked me for the recipe...a bunch of us plan to serve it on Thanksgiving day (and reap the love from our families who drink it).

It's gooooood. And, ridiculously easy. See the recipe for this Thanksgiving drink below.

Thanksgiving Drink Recipe

A little cranberry tartness, a few bubbles, and some sweetness and you've got yourself quite the drink for your holiday festivities. I serve this Thanksgiving drink in one of my glass beverage dispensers (but I have a back up container of it already prepped in the fridge when the container runs out...as it always does with this recipe).

Thanksgiving Punch

Recipe Ingredients: 

  • for the non-alcoholic version, 1 bottle of Martinelli's Sparkling Cider; for the alcoholic version, 1 bottle sparkling wine (pick your fave)
  • 1 3-liter bottle of Sprite
  • 2 cans of cranberry juice concentrate (my Walmart always has this around this holidays)
  • extras to make it fun and festive: I used real cranberries and star-shaped ice cubes (which took me the whole weekend to make since I only had one star-shaped ice cube tray...LOL!)

Directions:

  • Mix everything together and serve over ice. Can be made the morning of your dinner, but no sooner than that...you don't want your bubbles to go flat on you.
Thanksgiving Cocktail


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53 comments:

  1. TheMoonAndMeNovember 13, 2012 at 11:30 AM

    Sounds yummy and refreshing! :)
    Thanks!
    Kelly

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  2. Our Neck of the WoodsNovember 13, 2012 at 12:28 PM

    Oooh this sounds delicious!

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  3. Kim @ Plumberry PieNovember 13, 2012 at 1:09 PM

    I'm very excited about this!! Can't wait to try it at thanksgiving for sure!!!! good for xmas too!

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  4. Kim @ Plumberry PieNovember 13, 2012 at 1:22 PM

    PS - i just shared a link to this post on my fb page.

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  5. Bobi JensenNovember 13, 2012 at 3:23 PM

    Where'd you get your drink server...one of those would be nice to have!

    Bobi

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    1. UnknownNovember 9, 2018 at 12:13 PM

      Pioneer Woman has one at Walmart. It does not look exactly like the one in the picture but it would work for you.

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  6. UnknownNovember 13, 2012 at 4:24 PM

    This looks delicious I might give this a try as well!

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  7. AnonymousNovember 14, 2012 at 6:20 AM

    Thanks for a great recipe, going to make this for Christmas!
    Jenna

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  8. CrystalNovember 14, 2012 at 9:54 AM

    Yummy!! I'm going to make this for Thanksgiving. My family will love it!!

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  9. TILTENovember 14, 2012 at 10:57 AM

    Easy recipe that looks festive and tasty.- pinned it. Thanks!

    (Btw- found you through Lil' Luna's link up.)

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  10. SusanNovember 14, 2012 at 4:00 PM

    Drinks are so neglected on menus - I love this! I'd love for you to share this at Tuesday's Table for the Holidays - http://zentmrs.blogspot.com/2012/11/tuesdays-table-time-for-holidays.html

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  11. The AlchemistNovember 15, 2012 at 12:41 AM

    That looks delicious! I'm looking for some different drink recipes for thanksgiving, so I'm so glad to have found this! Thanks!

    Melissa @ The Alchemist

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  12. Emily ThompsonNovember 15, 2012 at 3:54 AM

    oh yum! That looks SO refreshing... I could use a glass of it right now :o) I came over from ginger snap crafts to invite you to join my month long Thanksgiving link party. It will be open for one more week, with fabulous features on Thanksgiving day! I would love for you to join us!
    http://www.nap-timecreations.com/2012/11/some-fall-baking-tasteful-tuesday-party.html

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  13. UnknownNovember 15, 2012 at 1:56 PM

    This looks delicious and I'm always looking for a great holiday drink. I would love it if you'd share it over at Real Housemoms for Fabulous Fridays!

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  14. MarciaNovember 16, 2012 at 8:16 AM

    Looks pretty and sounds delicious!

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  15. UnknownNovember 16, 2012 at 7:54 PM

    I love love cranberry and sprite so I KNOW that this is good! Thanks for sharing. Pinned.

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  16. UnknownNovember 16, 2012 at 11:29 PM

    I think this will be a hit with my family. Gonna try it next weekend!

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  17. Vintage Romance StyleNovember 17, 2012 at 8:59 AM

    Love this! Definitely going to try! Thanks! www.thefancyyanceys.blogspot.com

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  18. Trish - Mom On TimeoutNovember 18, 2012 at 6:47 AM

    Your photography is beautiful Kristi! This is very close to the exact recipe we make at Christmas and it is SOOOO good! Sharing on Facebook today and featuring! Thanks Kristi!

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  19. Trish - Mom On TimeoutNovember 18, 2012 at 7:16 PM

    I just featured your delicious recipe in my Thanksgiving round up post! Thank you so much for sharing at Mom On Timeout!

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  20. Trish - Mom On TimeoutNovember 20, 2012 at 2:28 PM

    Featuring tonight at the party Kristi! Yup...again!

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  21. UnknownOctober 27, 2013 at 6:53 PM

    This sounds good! Thanks for sharing!

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  22. Artsy VaVaOctober 27, 2013 at 9:08 PM

    Yum! Thanks for the recipe. Cheers.

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  23. UnknownOctober 28, 2013 at 7:12 AM

    Brilliant! looks light and refreshing, the perfect match to a rich Thanksgiving dinner! Thank You for sharing, came to visit you from Say not Sweet Anne's party. Thanks for sharing Kristi.

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  24. SarahOctober 30, 2013 at 7:25 PM

    Perfect! I am pregnant and love a little something that feels like a cocktail every now and then. Definitely making this for the holidays. Thanks for sharing.

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  25. Carrie RobinsonOctober 30, 2013 at 7:46 PM

    Oooooo.... I love this! You can never go wrong with a little champagne in my book. ;)
    Thank you so much for sharing at Marvelous Mondays this week! Pinned!

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  26. Emily ThompsonNovember 2, 2013 at 7:20 AM

    yum!! that sounds really refreshing!! I love your first photo too!! WOW!! I've featured this today on my blog. Thanks for linking up to Tasteful Tuesdays at Nap-Time Creations... I've shared about the round up on all my social media.. id love a retweet, share or repin :o) EMily

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  27. JelliNovember 6, 2013 at 6:32 AM

    What a pretty red cocktail. Looks fabulous and cranberry juice is one of my faves. Thanks for sharing, Kristi.

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  28. Dakota girlNovember 11, 2013 at 5:54 AM

    Did mean a 2 liter bottle of sprite?

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    1. BeverlyNovember 13, 2013 at 4:01 PM

      I was wondering the same thing......

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    2. Kristi DominguezNovember 26, 2013 at 11:21 AM

      It's actually a 3-liter...I think what is pictured is a two, but it is indeed a 3. :)

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  29. UnknownNovember 13, 2013 at 1:39 PM

    You could freeze the cranberries before you add them and they could keep it cold without even adding ice

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  30. UnknownNovember 26, 2013 at 11:04 AM

    Just wondering with cranberry juice do you add the recommended water or just put the cranberry in with no water?

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    1. Kristi DominguezNovember 26, 2013 at 11:20 AM

      I just use the straight concentrate! No water at all. :)

      Hope you enjoy. Have a lovely Thanksgiving!! ;)

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    2. UnknownOctober 10, 2014 at 3:04 PM

      How much do I need for 30 people?

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    3. Kristi DominguezOctober 10, 2014 at 3:50 PM

      Betty, I would do three bathes...just to be safe.

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  31. wannabeathleteNovember 27, 2013 at 2:09 PM

    Could you use sparkling white grape juice instead of the cider?

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    1. Kristi DominguezOctober 10, 2014 at 3:50 PM

      I'm sure you could...but the apple is there to give it the Thanksgiving flavor spin. Not sure white grape would have the same effect?

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    2. Kristi DominguezOctober 10, 2014 at 3:51 PM

      Sorry...I thought I was replying on the apple drink...I think that would be fine.

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  32. Amanda November 21, 2014 at 6:03 PM

    Hi! I'm really wanting to make this drink for my Thanksgiving guests, but unfortunately cannot find frozen cranberry concentrate anywhere! I've literally searched the city. Should I use a blend? I've found apple cranberry frozen concentrate. Or should I just use non-frozen cranberry juice from concentrate, and if so, how much? Any help would be greatly, greatly appreciated. Thank you. :)

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    1. Kristi DominguezNovember 22, 2014 at 11:15 AM

      I think the apple cranberry would be AWESOME!! I would go for it and try that. In my local area, the Walmarts carry the Cranberry one.

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  33. MaryellenNovember 26, 2014 at 5:57 AM

    I couldn't find the cranberry concentrate either, I bought cranberry juice cocktail, is that ok and how much? Thanks so much

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    1. Kristi DominguezNovember 26, 2014 at 11:59 AM

      I would play with it and see if you like the taste. You can start with two cups and add more from there as you need to.

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    2. UnknownNovember 16, 2015 at 3:27 PM

      Hi Maryellen, I live in Australia and they definitely do not have the concentrate. I Was going to use the juice as well, did this work for you? If so how much did you use?

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  34. mdaDecember 7, 2014 at 2:14 PM

    How many ounces is the cranberry concentrate container? Haven't tried to find it yet.

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  35. UnknownNovember 16, 2015 at 1:20 PM

    what sparkling wine do you use? I could use a recommendation - i know nothing about wine.

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    1. Kristi DominguezNovember 24, 2015 at 8:10 AM

      Honestly, I don't know much myself...I go for something inexpensive and ask for help in the wine aisle. I never get the same twice...lol!

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  36. UnknownNovember 24, 2015 at 2:13 PM

    Have you ever used 7up instead of Sprite? Just realized that I grabbed 7up at the store and not Sprite o_0

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    1. Kristi DominguezNovember 24, 2015 at 2:49 PM

      I haven't, but I'm sure it will be just as good! ;) Happy Thanksgiving!

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  37. GirlNextDoorNovember 20, 2018 at 7:01 AM

    I purchased Welch's sparkling cranberry instead of Martinelli's sparkling cider. How do you think this will taste?

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    1. Kristi DominguezNovember 21, 2018 at 8:14 AM

      I think it will be fine...extra bubbles! Happy Thanksgiving!

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  38. DIYDesignStudioNovember 23, 2020 at 5:57 AM

    Thanks for this fun recipe. I might add orange slices floating or on the rims of the glasses as well. Have a fantastic holiday. YOU always inspire us!

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