16 Best Non-Alcoholic Thanksgiving Drinks and Mocktails for the Feast
The entire family will love these seasonal sips!
There's a lot of planning that goes into a Thanksgiving feast. First comes the main attraction: the turkey. You have to make sure you're buying the right size bird, find out how long it takes to thaw, and decide how to roast the turkey. Then, there's determining what combination of Thanksgiving sides you'll make. Next comes the ever-important Thanksgiving desserts, and who can forget about Thanksgiving centerpieces and table settings? Just when you think there's nothing left to plan, you realize there's nothing to drink but boring ol' water! Holidays aren't the time to hold back, so treat your guests to something tasty, refreshing, and homemade. With recipes for apple cider, mocktails, milkshakes, and tea, this list of fun and festive non-alcoholic Thanksgiving drinks is here for plenty of inspiration.
When deciding on your Thanksgiving drinks, don't worry too much. After all, the main event is the food! But it's always nice to have something delicious to sip on throughout the day. If your cooking is starting early, get in the Thanksgiving spirit with an at-home pumpkin spice latte for a jolt of caffeine, or blend up the pumpkin smoothie! It'll keep you full until the turkey is ready. If you want to impress your guests, pull out your punch bowl for fruity sippers like the holiday sherbet punch or cherry punch, or try something warm and cozy if it's chilly where you're celebrating. The mulled apple cider is packed full of heavenly spice, but the kiddos will really love a mug of hot chocolate, and we've included a recipe made in the slow cooker for ease. If you want to keep things simple, just stir up a big pitcher of sweet iced tea! These recipes will bring a little extra flair to your holiday tables this year.
Pumpkin Spice Latte
If there was ever a time indulge in a pumpkin spice latte, it's Thanksgiving. After all, you'll need some extra caffeine to stay energized all day! Don't panic if you're favorite coffee shop is closed; this recipe will show you how to make an even better one at home!
Get Ree's Pumpkin Spice Latte recipe.
Mulled Apple Cider
Nothing screams fall quite like a mug of warm mulled apple cider. "The smell is almost better than the taste," says Ree Drummond. Leave a big pot of it simmering on your stove for all to enjoy this Thanksgiving!
Get Ree's Mulled Apple Cider recipe.
Pumpkin Pie Milk Shake
If you have a slice of pumpkin pie leftover from your Thanksgiving lunch, end Turkey Day on a high note by blending it up into this creamy, dreamy milkshake. You can even add a splash of bourbon or rum if you're into that kind of thing!
Get the Pumpkin Pie Milk Shake recipe.
Holiday Punch
There's something so nostalgic about a big bowl of punch at holiday gatherings. This punch is a true classic made with only three ingredients: ginger ale, cranberry juice, and raspberry sherbet.
Get Ree's Holiday Punch recipe.
Crock-Pot Hot Chocolate
A mug of this slow cooker hot chocolate may just be better than anything that's on the Thanksgiving dessert table. It's rich, creamy, and perfectly chocolaty. Plus, it's a hands-off recipe that can be made up to three days in advance!
Get the Crock-Pot Hot Chocolate recipe.
Pumpkin Smoothie
Whether you slurp it up for breakfast on Thanksgiving morning, or sip on it as a snack while the turkey finishes roasting, this seasonal smoothie is a thick and creamy treat. Top each serving with some crushed graham crackers and a sprinkle of cinnamon!
Get Ree's Pumpkin Smoothie recipe.
Christmas Morning Punch
This punch is too good to enjoy only once a year. No matter if you're kicking off Thanksgiving festivities early or if you simply want to serve a festive drink the whole family can enjoy, whip up a batch of this punch. It's as tasty as it is pretty!
Get the Christmas Morning Punch recipe.
Sweet Tea
Sometimes, a big pitcher of sweet tea is the only drink you need to accompany a Thanksgiving feast! This recipe will show you how to make the Southern staple perfectly.
Get the Sweet Tea recipe.
Mulled Pomegranate-Cherry Juice
Cool Thanksgiving days call for a hot mulled juice to warm you right up! This drink is slightly tart and wonderfully sweet with a hint of cozy spice. With berries stirred in, it's like a drink and a snack all in one!
Get Ree's Mulled Pomegranate-Cherry Juice recipe.
White Grape Punch with Cranberry Ice
With just a few ingredients, this pretty punch is so easy to stir together. Make the cranberry and mint ice cubes the night before and then come time to serve, simply combine the white grape juice, seltzer, and lime. Drop in a few ice cubes for a punch of color!
Get Ree's White Grape Punch with Cranberry Ice recipe.
Cherry Punch
Time to pull out your punch bowl! This drink is about to become a new Thanksgiving tradition in your family. Make the hibiscus tea the night before so it has plenty of time to chill in the fridge before you mix the punch together.
Get Ree's Cherry Punch recipe.
Spiced Apple Cider
Make this warm autumn drink in your slow cooker for ease! It's perfectly balanced with plenty of spice and tons of sweet apple flavor. Don't be afraid to jazz up a mug of it with whipped cream and caramel.
Apple Nutmeg Mocktail
Even the kiddos can enjoy this seasonal sipper! Made with ingredients like apple cider, cinnamon, orange bitters, and citrus juice that brightens it up, it's the perfect fancy-feeling drink to add to your holiday menu.
Caribbean Spiced Sorrel Tea
This drink combines hibiscus tea with ginger, cloves, cinnamon, allspice, cardamom, and citrus for the perfect holiday iced tea. Let it steep for a few days for maximum flavor!
Get the Caribbean Spiced Sorrel Tea recipe at Butter Be Ready.
Instant Pot Pear Cider
Switch up your fall cider by using pears instead! Because this recipe is made in a pressure cooker, it's ready in just 10 minutes. It'll be the easiest thing you make this Thanksgiving, and one of the most delicious, too.
Apple Cider Floats
Warmly spiced apple cider gets the dessert makeover with scoops of vanilla ice cream and sticky caramel sauce in this fall float. After the Thanksgiving feast is over, make this with leftover cider for a midnight snack!
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