Friendsgiving, a relatively new tradition, offers the perfect opportunity to gather with friends and extended family before the holiday season. It’s a time to enjoy good food, share love, and create lasting memories. If you’re the hostess in your family or friend group, you know hosting a Friendsgiving event can take quite a bit of planning. One of the most important aspects of this holiday celebration is the drink menu, as it can significantly elevate the experience and make the time spent together even more enjoyable.

When your guests gather for the event, of course, they’ll each have their own tastes and requests, but we’ve curated a selection of Friendsgiving cocktail recipes that will highlight the best flavors of the fall season and impress your friends.

If you decide to make any of these cocktails, capture the moment and send it to us on Instagram @homeandtexture for a chance to be featured.

Friendsgiving Cocktail Recipes:

@smittenkitchen

I tried, but I couldn’t keep this recipe from you any longer. 🍎🥃🍏🍂 Without further ado, the APPLE CIDER OLD-FASHIONED, the best fall cocktail ever. This recipe will be in Smitten Kitchen Keepers, which will be out on 11/15/22. makes 6 cocktails 1 quart (4c) regular or spiced fresh apple cider .5 teaspoon pumpkin or apple pie spice blend (if the cider isn’t spiced) 12 shakes orange or Angostura bitters 2 cups (475 grams) rye or bourbon whiskey, plus up to 1⁄2 cup more Ice Fresh apple slices, for garnish, if you wish

♬ original sound – smitten kitchen

Apple Cider Old-Fashioned

Ingredients:

• 2 oz bourbon
• 2 oz apple cider
• 1 tsp sugar
• 2 dashes bitters
• Ice
• Apple slice (optional)

Instructions:

1. In a glass, mix sugar and bitters.
2. Add bourbon and apple cider; stir well.
3. Add ice and stir again.
4. Garnish with apple slice, if desired.

@nyemadyes.lifestyle

🍏✨ Cheers to the start of my holiday entertaining series! Kicking it off with this delightful Apple Cider Bellini from @Sparkling Ice . Get ready for a season filled with delicious drinks, scrumptious food, and festive decor. Let the celebrations begin! 🥂🎄 #HolidayEntertaining #CheersToTheSeason AppleCiderBellini”

♬ Feeling Good – Austin Millz Remix – Nina Simone & Austin Millz

Apple Cider Bellini

Ingredients:

• 4 oz chilled prosecco or sparkling wine
• 2 oz apple cider
• 1/4 oz cinnamon syrup (optional)
• Apple slice or cinnamon stick for garnish

Instructions:

1. Pour the apple cider into a chilled champagne flute.
2. If using, add the cinnamon syrup and stir gently.
3. Slowly top with chilled Prosecco or sparkling wine.
4. Garnish with an apple slice or cinnamon stick.

@thespritzeffect

HOLIDAY DRINKS are HERE & were kicking things off with a cranberry marg 🎄🫶🏼 #thespritzeffect #margarita #christmascountdown #holidayrecipe #holidaydrinks #christmascocktails #cranberryjuice

♬ rockin around the christmas tree – elfiesounds

Cranberry Margarita

Ingredients:

• 2 oz tequila
• 1 oz cranberry juice
• 1 oz fresh lime juice
• 0.5 oz triple sec
• 0.5 oz simple syrup
• Ice
• Cranberries and lime wedge for garnish

Instructions:

1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
2. Add tequila, cranberry juice, lime juice, triple sec, and simple syrup to the shaker.
3. Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.
4. Strain the mixture into a salt-rimmed margarita glass filled with ice.
5. Garnish with fresh cranberries and a lime wedge.

@mellymojit0

Today’s Cocktail is a Pomegranate Martini! Made up of Pom juice, lemon juice, simple syrup, vodka and Orange liqueur! This drink is EXTREMELY refreshing and great for any occasion! #washingtondc #sir #kendricklamar #pom #pomegranate #martini #bar #bardrinks #bartender #mellymojito #fyp #titos #vodka

♬ Hair Down (feat. Kendrick Lamar) – SiR

Pomegranate Martini

Ingredients

• 2 oz vodka
• 1 oz pomegranate juice
•  1/2 oz fresh lime juice
• 1/2 oz simple syrup
• Ice
• Pomegranate seeds for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
2. Add vodka, pomegranate, lime juice, and simple syrup to the shaker.
3. Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.
4. Strain the mixture into a chilled martini glass.
5. Garnish with a few pomegranate seeds, if desired.

@everydaycocktail

Thanksgiving is just around the corner 🦃🍂, and what’s better than a delicious sangria for the whole family? Trust me, this has an absolutely amazing taste—it’s seasonal and perfect for the occasion! 🍷🍏🍎🍊 Recipe: • 🍏 1 green apple • 🍎 1 red apple • 🍊 1 orange, peeled • ✨ A pinch of ground cinnamon • 🍎 1 cup apple cider • 🍋 1 lemon • 🍁 1 oz maple syrup • 🥃 1/2 cup brandy • 🍾 1 bottle white wine #ThanksgivingSangria #FallCocktails #SeasonalSips #HolidayDrinks #AppleCiderSangria #FamilyCocktails #SangriaSeason #thanksgiving #sangria #alcohol #bar #bartender #bartenderlife #cocktailrecipe #cheers #cocktail #cocktailart #cocktailbar

♬ FRENCH BOSSA NOVA – Ladji Mouflet & aupinard & gracegrace

Apple Cider Sangria

Ingredients:

• 1 bottle of white wine
• 2 cups apple cider
• 1/2 cup brandy
•  2 apples; cored and chopped
• 1 pear; cored and chopped
• 1 orange, sliced
•  1/4 cup pomegranate seeds
•  2 cinnamon sticks
• Ice, for serving

Instructions:

1. In a large pitcher, combine the white wine, apple cider, and brandy.
2. Add the chopped apples, pear, orange slices, pomegranate seeds, and cinnamon sticks to the pitcher.
3. Stir gently to combine all ingredients.
4. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight to allow flavors to meld.