Food Shopping and Storing Beverages 3 Easy-to-Make Cranberry Drinks To Enjoy With Thanksgiving Dinner Got extra cranberries? Make a drink! By Samantha Leffler Samantha Leffler Samantha is the senior food editor at RealSimple and previously launched the US Weekly food vertical, where she wrote about the intersection of food and pop culture. Real Simple's Editorial Guidelines Updated on September 05, 2023 While every Thanksgiving menu has a main dish (usually turkey or some meat-free alternative), several sides, as well as pies and other sweet treats for dessert, the Thanksgiving drink is often overlooked in favor of typical beverages like wine. However, if you'd like to craft a designated libation for your holiday feast this year (or want to upgrade your usual choice), there are several easy-to-make cranberry cocktails that will be the star of the show at your Turkey Day celebration. Not only do these drinks look festive and taste delicious, but they're also a clever way to use up any extra cranberries you may have lying around after you've made your cranberry sauce. Even if you're not hosting Thanksgiving this year, these beverages make a great potluck contribution. Read on for some cranberry drink inspiration right in time for your holiday gathering. 01 of 03 Campari and Cranberry Jello Shots get the recipe This recipe lets you pair cranberry juice, powdered gelatin, and Campari for an extra fun take on holiday drinking. We recommend making extra as it will be a hit at your next holiday party. The rims of the shot glasses are dipped in sugar and garnished with orange zest. 02 of 03 Cosmopolitan The Spruce Eats / Cara Cormach get the recipe You can never go wrong with a beloved-by-all Cosmo. This is a great batch cocktail option if you're planning a large Thanksgiving celebration. Made with vodka, triple sec, cranberry juice, and lime juice, this crowd-pleaser is sure to run out by the end of the night. 03 of 03 Cranberry-Lemon Spritz Greg DuPree get the recipe In case you haven't noticed, cranberries and citrus fruits are quite the dynamic duo. This recipe features frozen cranberries as well as cranberry juice cocktail, fresh lemon juice, a touch of sugar, vodka, and club soda. The result is a drink that's both refreshing and bright. 34 Make-Ahead Thanksgiving Recipes So You Can Enjoy the Holiday Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit