85+ Thanksgiving Dinner Ideas for Every Course

You’ll find more than 85 recipe ideas for a modern twist on traditional favorites and menu ideas for something completely different in our Thanksgiving Recipe Roundup.

In this Thanksgiving roundup, we’ve got menu inspiration covered with not-too-filling light appetizers, mouth-watering mains, savor-worthy side dishes, desserts you’ll be glad you saved room for, and refreshing drinks to relax into.

Even though holiday meals are served only once a year, serving up something entirely new and different can be fun.

Light Appetizer Recipes

A not-too-filling snack before a big Thanksgiving dinner is especially nice when serving before-dinner cocktails or wine.

Charcuterie Board Recipe

A step by step guide to building an excellent charcuterie board.

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Prosciutto-Wrapped Caprese Salad Bites

All the flavors of Caprese salad – tomato, basil, and fresh mozzarella – wrapped in prosciutto.

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Ricotta & Goat Cheese Flatbread with Pomegranate & Fig Balsamic

Fresh cheese and juicy pomegranate accented with rosemary and fig creates an easy and festive holiday appetizer.

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Easy Smoked Salmon Dip for All Occasions

Smoked Salmon Dip is a perfect appetizer for any holiday or special occasion. It’s rich and flavorful and everyone loves it!

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Prosciutto Wrapped Goat Cheese Stuffed Peppadews

Goat cheese stuffed peppadews wrapped in prosciutto are a great holiday appetizer that can be prepped ahead. They come together in just 15-minutes!

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Vegan Cranberry Cream Cheese Bites

These Vegan Cranberry Cream Cheese Bites are perfect to have on hand for holiday entertaining. The creaminess of the vegan cheese, sweetness from cranberries, & hazelnuts add a nice flavor contrast.

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Fabulous Ancho Chile Pumpkin Hummus Dip Recipe (Vegan and Gluten-Free)

This pumpkin hummus is oil-free & made with pumpkin puree, ancho chilie powder, and spices. It’s a quick & easy snack perfect for fall!

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Garlicky Roasted Mushrooms

Oven roasted mushrooms with fresh garlic, chives, and olive oil. These easy baked mushrooms are vegan, gluten free, keto, and paleo!

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Pear & Goat Cheese Appetizer

Fresh pear and creamy goat cheese bring a tangy-sweet balance of flavor when garnished with honey and balsamic for a simple, elegant appetizer.

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Easy Hummus with Canned Chickpeas and Tahini

Silky-smooth hummus with lemon and garlic topped with olive oil and paprika.

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Main Dishes and Entrees

These mouth-watering entrees of turkey, ham, tri-tip, and lamb make Thanksgiving dinner truly special and oh-so-satisfying.

Lemon-Herb Dry Brine Roasted Turkey in Pieces

Easy dry-brined turkey seasoned with lemon zest and fresh herbs and roasted in parts.

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Roast Leg of Lamb Recipe

Whether you’re a longtime lamb lover or a newbie, this classic roast leg of lamb recipe will delight. Marinate the lamb in a citrus rosemary marinade, sear it on the outside, and slow-roast until tender.

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Grilled Tri-Tip Roast

Tri-tip roast marinated or dry rubbed and grilled over charcoal or propane to medium-rare and juicy.

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Grilled Lamb Loin Chops

Lamb loin chops grilled until medium-rare and served with Bearnaise sauce.

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Slow Cooker Spiral Ham with Honey Mustard Glaze

Learn how to make a slow cooker spiral ham with this delicious recipe! The ham comes out with great flavor thanks to the tasty honey mustard ham glaze.

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Pressure Cooker Ham Recipe with Just 3 Ingredients!

This simple pressure cooker ham has just 3 easy ingredients and can be made in a pressure cooker or slow cooker for stress free holiday entertaining.

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Red Curry Coconut Shrimp Stew

A simple stew that comes together in 30 minutes! This one-dish meal is loaded with vegetables and shrimp in a medium-spiced red curry coconut sauce.

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Italian Sausage & Cauliflower Rice Stuffed Peppers: Paleo & Whole30

Bell pepper with Italian sausage and cauliflower rice stuffing topped with caramelized onions and pistachios. Paleo and Whole30 compliant.

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The Best Vegetarian Nut Roast Ever!

Insanely tasty & incredibly satisfying, packed with nuts & veggies, the best vegan nut roast you’ll ever taste!

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Savor-Worthy Side Dishes

Savor-worthy Thanksgiving sides with plenty of potatoes and healthy vegetables to keep the guilty pleasures in check!

Sumac Roasted Carrots

Citrusy sumac and herbaceous za’atar roasted carrots with crunchy toasted pecans and a creamy tahini-yogurt sauce.

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Skillet Roasted Cauliflower Mash

Skillet roasted cauliflower mashed with parmesan and goat cheese for a delicious and nutritious alternative to mashed potatoes.

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BEST POTATOES DAUPHINOISE – Splash of Taste – Vegetarian Recipes

Perfect side dish potatoes dauphinoise is a deliciously creamy, cheesy potato dish. Like potato gratin? You’ll love our easy-to-make recipe!

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Red Skin Mashed Potatoes

Red skin mashed potatoes mixed with caramelized onions are topped with melted cheddar & chopped bacon for an impressive mashed potato recipe.

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Rosemary Roasted Fingerling Potatoes

Fingerling potatoes dusted with rosemary and roasted on a cast iron pan for a crisp, yet slightly chewy texture to serve with dips, appetizers, or fondue.

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Roasted Garlic Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Sweet potatoes cooked in butter and cream and mashed with roasted garlic.

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Pressure Cooker Savory Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Savory mashed sweet potatoes are a creamy, classic Thanksgiving side dish with rich herbs and nutty Parmesan cheese. This Instant Pot savory mashed sweet potatoes recipe is quick and easy to make in your electric pressure cooker!

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Easy Chipotle Mashed Sweet Potatoes

These creamy mashed chipotle sweet potatoes are the perfect side dish! They marry the delicious flavor of sweet potatoes with a slight kick from chipotle.

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Healthy Coconut Ginger Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe

This healthy natural sweet potato casserole recipe has subtle Asian flavors from coconut and ginger and makes a great side dish year round.

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Maple Pecan Roasted Acorn Squash

An amazingly simple side dish that combines the earthy goodness of squash with the sweetness of maple syrup and buttery pecans.

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Green Bean Almondine with Prosciutto

Fresh, tender green beans, seared shallots, crunchy toasted almonds, and irresistibly crisp prosciutto make the best almondine anywhere!

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Savory Sweet Potatoes with Blue Cheese and Crispy Prosciutto

Herb-seasoned sweet potatoes roasted and topped with blue cheese and crispy prosciutto for a slightly sweet, tangy, smoky side dish. 

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Roasted Asparagus 3 Ways

Roasting asparagus takes less than 10 minutes and we show you three ways to add delicious garnishes.

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Broccoli-Cauliflower Gratin

Broccoli and cauliflower cradled in a Brie and cheddar cheese sauce and topped with panko bread crumbs for a creamy-crunchy vegetable side dish.

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Vegetable Tian: Classic Gratin Comfort

Alternating rows of sweet potato, zucchini, butternut and tomato under a delicate cheese topping creates a stunning classic gratin.

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Brown Butter & Hazelnut Green Beans

Al dente fresh green beans with toasted hazelnuts in brown butter with flecks of creamy goat cheese.

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Tuscan Roasted Broccoli with Parmesan, Lemon, and Pistachios

Roasted broccoli and garlic tossed with fresh lemon, savory Parmesan, crushed red pepper, and pistachio nuts.

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Portabella Mushrooms with Blue Cheese & Vegetable Stuffing

Meaty tasting portabellas stuffed with sauteed zucchini, red pepper, onion, celery, garlic, and savory blue cheese pair nicely with grilled or roasted meats of any kind.

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Roasted Vegetable Medley with Rosemary and Thyme

A medley of vegetables and mushrooms oven-roasted with herbs and crushed red pepper for a simple and tasty side dish.

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Crunchy Fennel-Apple Slaw

A bright, slightly apple-sweet slaw with earthy notes of celery and fennel brings the perfect balance to rich holiday meals.

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Citrus Salad with Maple Candied Walnuts and Orange-Dijon Dressing

A bright, beautiful salad featuring ruby grapefruit and Cara Cara oranges tossed with kale, sliced fennel, pomegranate, and candied walnuts.

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Salad Russe

Colorful and hearty salad Russe can be served for a special occasion or any day of the week. It’s flavorful and packed with nutrition.Colorful and hearty salad Russe can be served for a special occasion or any day of the week. It’s flavorful and packed with nutrition.

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Caprese Panzanella

A delicious twist on Caprese salad made with stale bread, tomatoes, onions and basil dressed in balsamic vinaigrette. 

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Utica Greens Featuring Escarole and Hot Peppers

Utica Greens is a traditional Italian-American dish featuring escarole, hot cherry peppers, and garlic for a delicious way to serve greens.

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Cranberry Apple Stuffing – Perfect for Thanksgiving!

A little sweet and a little tangy, this Cranberry Apple Stuffing is the perfect addition to your Thanksgiving table. Bake in a casserole dish or use this dressing to stuff your turkey.

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Gluten-Free Stuffing Recipe (Squash & Quinoa Stuffing)

This butternut squash and kale quinoa stuffing is a fantastic vegetarian and gluten-free stuffing recipe loaded with tons of veggies and flavors.

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Quinoa Stuffed Squash with Almonds and Apricots

Quinoa stuffed squash with almonds and apricots makes a stunning side, or an easy vegan main dish, that even kids will love. Perfect for holiday entertaining!

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Quinoa Salad with Roasted Butternut and Kale

Fresh and tasty quinoa salad where every bite of butternut sweetens the earthy kale, and the pomegranate pops with juicy bits of flavor.

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Cravable Homemade Breads

Homemade rolls top the list of our family’s favorites and are a MUST at Thanksgiving, but there are so many ways to satisfy your carb cravings!

Sprouted Whole Wheat Dinner Rolls

Light, soft homemade dinner rolls made with 100% sprouted whole wheat.

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Whole Wheat Buttermilk Drop Biscuits with Chives

Soft, fluffy crumb and crisp outside edges with every buttery bite for a healthy, satisfying biscuit that's quick to make!

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Sprouted Wheat Buttermilk Biscuits

Light whole wheat biscuits with a tender crumb and golden buttermilk crust.

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Crack Bread

Wonderful crack bread recipe is simple and fantastic. You can get creative as well add more improvements like; roasted garlic, caramelized onions, cilantro, and butter compounds.

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Parmesan Herb Sprouted Wheat Focaccia

Whole Wheat Focaccia topped with parmesan cheese and Italian herbs with a crisp, golden crust and soft, lighttexture.

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Pumpkin Cheesecake Bread

Pumpkin Cheesecake Bread is perfect with coffee on cool fall mornings. Loaded with pumpkin spice flavor and a tangy cream cheese fillin

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Gluten-Free Vegan Teff Oat Rolls

These Gluten-Free Vegan Teff Oat Rolls will change you mind about gluten-free bread. The are full of whole grains and are still soft enough to enjoy the day after you bake them!

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Sprouted Whole Grain Cornbread

Pure, sweet corn flavor in this soft, delicious 100% sprouted whole grain cornbread without that “wheat-y” taste.

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Sauces, Relishes, Condiments

Sauces for roasted meats or turkey sandwiches are the perfect way to balance rich holiday meals with tart, sweet, spicy flavors.

Roasted Raspberry Chipotle Sauce

This versatile flavor-packed condiment brings a delightful contrast of sweet, smoky, and spicy elements perfect for roasted meat, sandwiches, and appetizers.

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Apple Jicama Quick Pickles

Crisp slices of apple and jicama steeped in pickle brine with real vanilla bean, cardamom pods, black peppercorns, and allspice berries for a delightful condiment for charcuterie boards, salads, and more.

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No Cook Orange Cranberry Sauce

This no cook cranberry sauce (or relish) only uses a few ingredients to make a perfectly tart and sweet dish. It’s delicious on its own, served over ice cream, or even just on a sandwich.

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Cranberry Pear Sauce

Cranberry Pear Sauce made with fresh cranberries, pears, white wine, cinnamon and brown sugar is a delightful addition to your table.

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Serrano Spiced Fig Jam Recipe – The Kitchen Girl

Serrano spiced fig jam with fresh figs and a subtle kick from Serrano pepper and fresh ginger. Excellent with turkey, ham, or party platters.

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Béarnaise Sauce

A classic rich, buttery sauce with savory shallot and the fresh taste of tarragon.

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Mushroom & Blue Cheese Ragout

A sumptuous mushroom sauce ideal for roasted or grilled beef, lamb, pork chops, or wild game.

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Shrimp and Prosciutto with Smoky Honey Mustard Sauce

Prosciutto-wrapped shrimp seared in a skillet or broiled until crisp and served with smoky honey mustard sauce.

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Creamy Miso-Yogurt Dipping Sauce

A uniquely savory, tangy, dip for veggie trays or dressing salads.

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Homemade Chili Sauce

 "Spicy, tangy, sweet tomato sauce condiment for sandwiches and salad dressings."

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Satisfying Desserts

Beautiful desserts you’ll be glad you saved room for and will bring your guests running back to the table!

Pumpkin Dream Pie with Graham Cracker Crust

No instant mixes! This light and dreamy no-bake pumpkin pie with a graham cracker crust made entirely from scratch. Real vanilla custard and whipped cream bring the dreamy to pumpkin pie.

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Salted Caramel Apple Tart

Buttery crust and perfectly spiced apples topped with a luxurious salted caramel sauce.

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Mint Chocolate Cream Pie with Chocolate Cookie Crust

A luxurious creamy dark chocolate custard with a hint of refreshing mint over a chocolate cookie crust finished with a dollop of fresh whipped cream.

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New York-Style Cheesecake with Blueberry Topping

Rich, creamy cheesecake with a graham cracker crust topped with blueberry sauce. This luxurious cheesecake recipe has a rich, dense texture, perfect for special occasions.

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Cream Cheese Fruit Tart with Almond Crust Recipe [GF]

Luscious cream cheese filling spread over an almond crust, topped with fresh fruit and a tangy citrus glaze.

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Creamy Lemon Bars with Shortbread Crust

Velvety creamy lemon bars with a tangy lemon filling over a classic shortbread crust.

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Pumpkin Spice Tea Cake with Maple Candied Walnuts [Gluten, Grain, & Dairy-Free]

Amazingly moist, gluten-free tea cake with pumpkin pie spices and candied walnut topping.

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Two in One Pecan Pumpkin Pie

This Double Decker Pecan Pumpkin Pie is like the best of both worlds, pecan pie and pumpkin pie lovers will rejoice when presented with this pie! Smooth pumpkin topped with corn syrup free pecan pie.

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Pumpkin Spice Crème Brûlée

Creamy and dreamy, this Pumpkin Spice Crème Brûlée features a custard filling laced with pumpkin spice and a layer of perfectly brûléed sugar on top.

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Instant Pot Pumpkin Caramel Cheesecake

This light and fluffy cheesecake tastes like pumpkin pie with a tangy, thick and decadent texture thanks to cream cheese and a gingersnap crust.

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Creamy Healthy Plant-Based Pumpkin Mousse with Cashews

This creamy pumpkin mousse is made with canned pumpkin, maple syrup, Medjool dates, cashews and cauliflower.

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Concord Grape Pie Recipe – a delicious holiday dessert

This tasty Concord grape pie recipe is a traditional pie recipe from upstate New York and consists of a flaky pie crust filled with lots and lots of Concord grapes.

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Homemade Healthy Apple & Pecan Pie

This homemade healthy apple pie recipe is easy and tasty. Made with whole grain spelt flour crust for a rustic texture and flavor.

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Gluten-Free Mini Cheesecakes

These mini cheesecakes are a creamy confection, sweetened with honey and maple syrup and guaranteed to be the hit of the party!

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No Churn Gingerbread Ice Cream Recipe

Gingerbread ice cream is a flavorful and simple no churn ice cream recipe that is perfect for the holiday season!

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Vegan Pumpkin Cheesecake with Cookie Butter

Vegan pumpkin cheesecake made with Biscoff cookie butter swirls throughout. Easy to make, easier to eat. No nuts, coconuts, or cream cheese.

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Lazy Mary’s Lemon Tart [Gluten-Free]

People who taste this smooth, fragrant tart won’t believe that it contains a whole lemon, rind and all.

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Ghirardelli Grand Fudge Cake

Rich chocolate cake with a delicate crumb.

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Drinks, Cocktails, and Mocktails

Celebrate your hard work with special drinks and cocktails you can totally relax into.

Apple Iced Tea

Apple iced tea is a refreshing beverage made by flavoring regular iced tea with apple juice or apple soda.

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Limoncello Spritz

Limoncello Spritz is a classic bittersweet Italian cocktail made with limoncello, Prosecco and soda water that will complement any holiday meal.

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Classic Lime & Mint Mojito

Tangy lime and refreshing mint team up for a sparkling rum cocktail for summer evenings.

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Ginger Lemon Switchel (Homemade Electrolyte Drink)

A robust and concentrated electrolyte drink made with fresh ginger, lemon, and apple cider vinegar, lightly sweetened with honey.

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Ginger-Blackberry Twisted Mule Cocktail

A ginger shrub brings the ginger forward with blackberry highlights mixed with the aroma of fresh mint garnish. A pleasingly bright, tangy finish refreshes on a hot summer afternoon.

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Delicious Fall Cocktail With Apple And Cranberry

This tasty fall cocktail is just the thing to help you embrace those chilly evenings. It’s the perfect accompaniment to pumpkin carving!

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Sidecar Cocktail Recipe

The iconic Sidecar cocktail is the perfect drink to celebrate in style! This brandy sour drink typically has the following ingredients: cognac, triple sec, and lemon juice. Add a sugar rim to your coupe glass for a touch of sweetness.

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Apple Cider Mimosas

Apple Cider Mimosas are a festive Fall cocktail to serve at all of your Fall gatherings or even just to celebrate the cool weather and colorful Fall leaves.

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Pumpkin Spice Cocktail with Rum and Hard Cider – Plus Zero Alcohol Version!

Celebrate autumn w/ a Pumpkin Spice Rum Cocktail using hard apple cider. Plus there’s a zero alcohol option for mocktails!

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Custard-Style Eggnog (Cooked)

A cooked eggnog that's deliciously creamy and silky smooth.

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