3 Cocktails to Elevate Your Thanksgiving Feast
Hosting season is upon us, and we’ve got you covered. Read on for cocktail recipes to add a special touch to any Thanksgiving or Friendsgiving celebration. From quick and easy batch cocktails to carefully crafted sips, these autumn and harvest-inspired cocktails won't disappoint.
1. Quick and easy punch with Oliver Winery Apple Pie wine
This easy batch cocktail whips up in a pinch and is filled with the flavors of fall. With Apple Pie wine (warm and cozy with hints of cinnamon, brown sugar, and vanilla!), Prosecco (light and bubbly), and a touch of citrus, it's a delightful addition to the table.
Apple Pie Punch
- 1 bottle Apple Pie wine
- 1 bottle Prosecco
- 1 cup orange juice
- Cinnamon sticks
- Sliced apples
- Cranberries
Combine all ingredients into a punch bowl over ice and stir. Serve & enjoy!
2. Harvest-inspired Margarita with Oliver Winery Cosmoberry
Balance the sweetness of Cosmoberry with tart cranberry and citrus flavors. With a splash of tequila, it makes for a tasty and autumnal margarita that will pair perfectly with apps or the main spread.
Autumn Cranberry Margarita
- 2 oz Oliver Winery Cosmoberry
- 1 oz tequila
- 4 oz cranberry juice
- 1.5 oz lime juice
- 1 oz OJ
- 1 oz ginger beer
- Sugar, brown, sugar, ginger (optional)
- Orange for garnish
Combine Cosmoberry, tequila, cranberry juice, lime juice, and orange juice in a cocktail shaker over ice. Shake until chilled and pour over fresh ice. Top with ginger beer and stir. Garnish with an orange wheel and enjoy!
Optional: Before you create your cocktail, mix together 1 teaspoon of white sugar, brown sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon of ground ginger. Wet the rim of glass with an orange slice and dip into sugar. Set aside and begin recipe above.
3. Cozy craft cocktails with Oliver Winery Apple Pie
Many of you have shared that our Apple Pie has become a part of your family's tradition with us, so we wanted to be sure it got proper attention. This seasonal sipper is crafted with bourbon and rich, jammy flavors for fresh-baked flavor reminiscent of a cobbler.
Apple Jam Smash
- 3 oz Apple Pie wine
- .5 oz fig jam
- 1 oz pomegranate or cranberry juice
- 1 oz orange juice
- .5 tsp orange zest
- 1 oz bourbon
- Apple for garnish
Add all ingredients to cocktail shaker over ice. Shake until chilled and strain into lowball glass over fresh ice. Garnish with an apple wheel and pomegranate arils.
Holiday Sips: Four Sparkling Wine Cocktails
'Tis the season for festive holiday sips! These easy and delicious wine cocktails combine Oliver's real fruit Moscatos with the classic bubble of Brut or Prosecco with some seasonal spice. Mix one up and hit refresh. You deserve it.
Three Thanksgiving Cocktails
Three simple cocktails perfect for Thanksgiving, with flavors reminiscent of harvest and late fall and early winter days. Score an A+ in hosting with any of these delicious, flavorful sippers.