By Jae O’Connor
Pair these seasonal concoctions with your Thanksgiving feast for some extra festive flair. If you’re pregnant or otherwise unable to imbibe this holiday season, we’ve included some alcohol-free creations for you to enjoy.
Apple Pie Shot (yields 1 serving)
o 1 ounce vodka
o 1 ounce apple cider
o 1 tablespoon whipped cream
o 1 pinch cinnamon
Hot Mulled Cider* (yields 12 servings)
o 16 cups pure apple juice or fresh apple cider
o 4 (2-inch) cinnamon sticks
o 2 oranges, peels and juice
o 8 whole cloves
o 6 star anise
Apple-Ginger Sparklers* (yields 6 servings)
o ¼ cup ginger syrup
o 4 ½ cups sparkling apple cider
o 6 cinnamon sticks
o 6 pieces crystallized ginger
Easy Cranberry Margaritas (yields 3 servings)
o 1 ½ cups cranberry juice cocktail
o ¾ cup fresh lime juice
o ¾ cup tequila
o ½ cup orange-flavored liqueur, such as Cointreau or Triple Sec
o Ice cubes
Harry Potter Butterbeer* (Hot, Cold, or Slushie)
o Cream soda
o Butterscotch caramel
o Foamed cream
o Butterscotch schnapps (optional)
o (See website for recipe details as hot, cold and slushie versions differ)
*Alcohol-free options
