Go Back
–+ servings
A tall glass filled with ice and an orange-colored Thanksgiving drink, garnished with a twist of orange peel.

How to Make Thanksgiving Drinks (Foolproof)

This guide is for hosts and home bartenders who want to impress guests with delicious, easy-to-make Thanksgiving drinks. It offers clear, step-by-step instructions and tips for both beginners and experienced entertainers.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 drink
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 74
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups ice
  • 1.5 fluid ounces bitter orange aperitif such as Campari
  • 1.5 fluid ounces sweet vermouth
  • 3 ounces club soda or as needed
  • 1 (1 inch) piece orange peel

Equipment

  • Tall glass

Method
 

  1. Add ice to a tall glass.
  2. Pour in Campari and vermouth.
  3. Stir and top with soda water.
  4. Squeeze a twist of orange peel over the drink and drop it in.

Nutrition

Calories: 74kcalCarbohydrates: 7gSodium: 22mgPotassium: 58mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 31mg

Notes

This recipe is a simple yet elegant aperitif, perfect for starting your Thanksgiving meal. It can be easily adapted for non-alcoholic versions by using a non-alcoholic bitter aperitif and a non-alcoholic sparkling beverage.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!