My sparkling Thanksgiving mocktail blends the best flavors of the season together in just a few minutes with a flick of the wrist! It's juicy, cozy, and refreshing and your whole holiday crew will be coming back for seconds...and thirds.
And if you enjoy this recipe, you'll love my sparkling fall mocktail, too!
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❤️ Why You'll Love this Recipe
Quick and Easy - You only need five minutes whether you're mixing up Thanksgiving mocktails by the glass or making it into a Thanksgiving punch for your Turkey Day crowd (instructions for that below)!
Festive Holiday Flavor - I created this sparkling mocktail recipe for Thanksgiving but you can easily parlay it into the rest of the holiday season so you'll have options. Between this drink, my Merry Christmas mocktail and my non-alcoholic pomegranate punch, it's a tough choice.
I go all out for Fall and have the festive drink ideas to prove it. Check out my cranberry apple Thanksgiving vodka cocktail, pumpkin juice mocktail, black cherry mocktail for Halloween, cozy caramel apple cider with bourbon, and the best fall gin and tonic recipe!
What You'll Need for this Recipe
Blood Oranges start to make their appearance in October so you should have your pick of them by late November. If you don't, though, try Cara Cara oranges for a close alternative.
Cinnamon Syrup adds sweetness and spice that plays really well with the ginger flavor note and adds coziness. Here's how to make cinnamon syrup from scratch (super easy).
Apple Cider Vinegar balances everything out with a bit of tanginess so the beverage is not too sweet. I recommend using apple cider vinegar with the mother.
Check out the recipe card below for full ingredients list, measurements, nutrition facts, and step-by-step instructions!
Substitutions & Variations
Ginger beer can be swapped with ginger ale for a more subtle ginger taste with less bite.
Spike It - Add your favorite spirit to turn this from a mocktail to a Thanksgiving signature cocktail--I recommend whiskey or vodka. You can also use a sparkling wine instead of soda to make sangria!
Garnishes - You can stick to pomegranate and rosemary or take it all the way over the top with cinnamon sticks, sage, orange slices, candied ginger--just to give you a few ideas.
How to Make the Best Mocktails for Thanksgiving
- Step 1: Add all the liquid ingredients to a glass over ice and stir gently to combine.
- Step 2: Sprinkle in pomegranate arils then add a sprig of fresh rosemary to garnish.
Pro Tip #1
Freeze the pomegranate seeds to help keep the drink chilled without watering it down.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can prep this drink in advance and refrigerate it. Just don't add the ginger beer to the mix until just before serving so that it doesn't go flat.
Add the juice of two blood oranges, three ounces apple cider vinegar, two ounces cinnamon simple syrup, and 12 ounces ginger beer to a pitcher filled halfway with ice. Stir to combine then garnish with pomegranate and rosemary. Serves four.
How to Serve
Serve your virgin Thanksgiving cocktails ice cold by the glass or batch the recipe in a pitcher or punch bowl to allow your guests to serve themselves.
If you want to present this drink for the whole family, I recommend floating blood orange slices in the serving container for extra flair. You can even freeze them ahead of time to help keep it cold. Bundle the rosemary nearby so that folks can add a sprig to the glasses if they like.
Of course, Thanksgiving themed mocktails are perfect for washing down Thanksgiving dinner or dazzling your guests at a Friendsgiving feast.
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📖 Recipe
Best Thanksgiving Mocktail
Equipment
Ingredients
- ice
- ½ blood orange
- ¾ ounce apple cider vinegar
- ½ ounce cinnamon syrup
- ginger beer
- 1 teaspoon pomegranate arils
- 1 sprig fresh rosemary
Instructions
- Fill glass ¾ full with ice then squeeze in juice of blood orange.
- Pour in apple cider vinegar and cinnamon syrup then top up with ginger beer and stir to combine.
- Garnish with pomegranate arils and rosemary then serve cold.
Notes
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Add one cinnamon stick (or two teaspoons ground cinnamon), 1 ½ cup brown sugar, and one cup water to a small saucepan over medium heat and stir until dissolved.
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Bring the mixture to a boil then remove it from heat and steep until cooled.
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Strain out any solid pieces and transfer the cooled syrup to a container to store. Makes 18 servings.
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