Thanksgiving Bourbon Cocktails

Warm Up Your Holiday with Thanksgiving-Inspired Whiskey Cocktails

Capture the cozy, festive essence of Thanksgiving with these creative whiskey cocktails. Featuring flavors like honey syrup, maple syrup, and coffee liqueur, these drinks are perfect for gatherings or quiet evenings by the fire. Try one (or all!) of these recipes to elevate your holiday celebrations. We’ve been looking for bourbon holiday drinks and these were a collection from MSN!

Fireside Rye
The perfect balance of coffee and citrus.

  • Ingredients:
    • 2 parts Rye Whiskey
    • ½ part Coffee Liqueur
    • 2 dashes Orange Bitters
  • Method: Stir ingredients with ice until chilled. Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube. Garnish with an orange or lemon peel.

Harvest Red Rye
A smooth and vibrant cocktail for fall evenings.

  • Ingredients:
    • 1 ½ parts High Rye Bourbon
    • ½ part Campari
    • ½ part Dry Vermouth
  • Method: Stir ingredients with ice and strain into a rocks glass with a large cube. Garnish with a lemon peel.

Autumn Toddy
Cozy up with this versatile cocktail, served hot or cold.

  • Ingredients:
    • 1 ½ parts Bourbon
    • ½ part Amaro (try sweeter options like Montenegro or Averna)
    • ½ part Honey Syrup
  • Method: Stir ingredients with ice, then strain into a rocks glass with a large cube. Garnish with a lemon peel or cinnamon stick.
    • Hot version: Mix with 3 parts hot water and serve in an Irish Coffee glass.

Thanksgiving Rush
A bright, sweet cocktail to toast the season.

  • Ingredients:
    • 2 parts Bourbon
    • ¾ parts Lemon Juice
    • ¾ parts Rich Honey Syrup
  • Method: Shake all ingredients with ice and double strain into a rocks glass. Garnish with a lemon wheel.

Maple Old Fashioned
A classic with a maple twist.

  • Ingredients:
    • 2 parts High Rye Bourbon
    • ½ part Maple Syrup
    • 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
  • Method: Stir with ice, then strain into a rocks glass with a large cube. Garnish with an orange peel.