The Best Thanksgiving Cocktail & Dessert Recipes is part of my Thanksgiving Recipe Playbook, which is full of family and reader favorite Thanksgiving recipes that will cover all your holiday bases!
- The Best Thanksgiving Turkey Recipes
- The Best Thanksgiving Gravy, Sides, & Stuffing Recipes
- Fresh & Vibrant Salads for your Holiday Table
- The Best Thanksgiving Starters & Appetizers
Our Favorite Thanksgiving Cocktail & Dessert Recipes
Cranberry Apple Crisp
The perfect balance of sweet and tart adds something special to this easy crisp, which can be made dairy- and gluten-free if needed.
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Pumpkin Pie Cake
Pumpkin pie meets coffee cake in this crowd-pleasing, easy-to-make dessert. Coconut complements the pumpkin beautifully without tasting “coconutty,” although there are options for those who wish to omit it.Servings: 12-16 servings
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Holiday Sangria
Infused with cranberry, orange, and apple, this make-ahead cocktail is a festive crowd-pleaser that’s perfect for Thanksgiving, Friendsgiving and all of your holiday celebrations.
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Jack’s Favorite Bloody Mary
A pitcher-full of outstanding Bloody Marys is easy to make and infinitely tastier than store-bought mixes. Bloody Maria, Dirty Mary, and Virgin Mary variations are included and are customizable by the glass. For added fun, offer a make-your-own garnish station!
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Butterscotch Rum Ripple Cake
Butterscotch Rum Ripple Cake reinvents the classic pound cake with the addition of caramel-like swirled layers and an irresistible glaze.
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Maple Pumpkin Pie
This Thanksgiving pie is so simple, you may find yourself baking one well after the holiday season. For a pudding-like option, skip the crust and bake the filling in a lightly greased dish or individual ramekins.
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Apple Cake
No frosting is needed for this rustic cake that is studded with tender apples and comes together in a single bowl with pantry staples. Serve as is or with a scoop of ice cream and caramel sauce. (Or my favorite, salted caramel ice cream!)
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Favorite Flourless Chocolate Cake
Chocolate and Valentine’s Day are a perfect match, but since this cake is free of flour and leavening, it’s ideal for Passover, too. It’s also a good option for those who follow a gluten-free diet.Servings: 8-12 servings
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Apple Bourbon Smash
Warm notes of bourbon complement the sweetness of apples in this lightly effervescent cocktail that takes a mere minute to make. Prefer a mocktail? Just skip the bourbon. (Bonus recipe for an Apple Cider Old Fashioned included in the recipe notes!)
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Apple Crumb Cake
This one-bowl apple cake is light and fluffy, bursting with fresh apples and crowned with a crunchy layer of cinnamon sugar. If you enjoy nuts, feel free to add a half cup or so of chopped pecans or walnuts to the batter.
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Crustless Cranberry Pie
Festive, seasonal and so easy to make with pantry staples, this sweet-tart treat is fruit forward like a pie but somewhat cakier in texture.
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Cranberry Mimosas
Quick, festive, and colorful, this twist on the traditional mimosa is an easy choice for holiday breakfasts and brunches throughout the year.
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