The Thanksgiving holiday is the perfect time to get cozy, gather with friends and family, and enjoy a delicious drink or two! If you’re looking to spice up your cocktail menu this year, one of your favorite restaurants is here with some creative and flavorful ideas that capture the essence of fall. These drinks are perfect for toasting to a season of gratitude and good company!

Cranberry Bourbon Sour

Ingredients: Bourbon, cranberry juice, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, and fresh cranberries for garnish.

How to Make: Mix bourbon, cranberry juice, lemon juice, and a touch of simple syrup for a festive sour that balances tart and sweet flavors. Serve over ice with fresh cranberries for an extra holiday flair.

Maple Old Fashioned

Ingredients: Bourbon or rye whiskey, maple syrup, bitters, and an orange peel for garnish.

How to Make: Substitute the usual sugar with a teaspoon of maple syrup in your Old Fashioned to add a warm, autumn-inspired twist. Add a dash of bitters, and garnish with an orange peel for a perfect sip by the fire.

Apple Cider Mule

Ingredients: Vodka, apple cider, ginger beer, lime juice, and apple slices for garnish.

How to Make: Mix equal parts vodka and apple cider with a splash of ginger beer and a squeeze of fresh lime juice. Serve in a copper mug and garnish with apple slices and a cinnamon stick for that classic mule look with a fall twist.

Pumpkin Spice White Russian

Ingredients: Vodka, coffee liqueur, pumpkin spice creamer, whipped cream, and pumpkin spice.

How to Make: Combine vodka and coffee liqueur, then top with pumpkin spice creamer. Add whipped cream and a sprinkle of pumpkin spice for a cocktail that tastes like dessert.

Pear and Rosemary Gin Fizz

Ingredients: Gin, pear juice, fresh rosemary, sparkling water, and honey syrup.

How to Make: Shake gin, pear juice, and a touch of honey syrup with ice, then strain into a glass. Top with sparkling water, garnish with a sprig of rosemary, and serve over ice. This light and herbal drink is refreshing yet perfectly autumnal.

Pomegranate Prosecco Spritz

Ingredients: Prosecco, pomegranate juice, a splash of orange liqueur, and pomegranate seeds for garnish.

How to Make: Pour pomegranate juice and a splash of orange liqueur into a glass, then top with Prosecco. Garnish with fresh pomegranate seeds for a bubbly and beautiful holiday cocktail.

Hot Buttered Rum with a Twist

Ingredients: Dark rum, butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and hot water.

How to Make: Mix softened butter with brown sugar and spices, then add a spoonful of this butter mixture to a mug. Pour hot water and dark rum over it, stir well, and enjoy a comforting and creamy drink with deep flavors.

Stella Blu | Nashua Restaurants 

Don’t feel like playing bartender? No worries. We have you covered with plenty of delicious cocktails here at one of your favorite restaurants, Stella Blu! To explore our menu options, we encourage you to check out our online menu or stop in and dine with us today!

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