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Close-up of a festive apple cider cocktail, perfect for Thanksgiving Drinks in 20 Minutes, garnished with apple slices, cinnamon sticks, and star anise.

Thanksgiving Drinks in 20 Minutes (Weeknight Win)

Create a festive Thanksgiving drink in just 20 minutes. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, offering a celebratory touch without the fuss.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 12 drinks
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Drink
For the Cinnamon Sugar Rim

Equipment

  • Large pitcher
  • Punch bowl
  • Small plate

Method
 

  1. In a large pitcher, combine the cider, vodka, apple butter, and bitters. Stir until combined. Add the cinnamon sticks. Chill until ready to serve.
  2. Just before serving, add ice to your punch bowl. Pour over the champagne and ginger beer. Add ice to cocktail glasses and pour over the punch. Serve with apple slices.
  3. To make the cinnamon rim, on a small plate, mix the coarse sugar, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Dip the rim of the glass into a thin layer of juice. Then dip the glass into the sugar mix.

Notes

This recipe can be made non-alcoholic by omitting the vodka and champagne. Use additional ginger beer or sparkling cider in place of champagne.

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