Drinks for Thanksgiving

Drink Up!

Last Updated November 09, 2017
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The food, the company and the drinks all make Thanksgiving what it is - good, bad or indifferent - so make the most of those drinks so that you enjoy yourself! These are some of our favorites from some of the best bartenders around! Cheers!

Redhead Martini

Redhead martini, makers mark 46, bourbon, harry & Izzys, edible indy
This lovely Makers Mark + red Zinfandel cocktail made its debut at Indy's famed Harry & Izzys. It's a nice twist on a old fashioned cocktail.

Hudson Whiskey Old Fashioned Cocktail

Hudson Whiskey Old Fashioned Cocktail
It may be called "Baby Bourbon", but there's nothing baby about it. 

Violet Bees Knees

Violet Bees Knees
Fill a shaker with ice and pour in all ingredients except Violet Garden Party. Shake vigorously. Strain into a chilled coupe glass and top with Violet Garden Party. Squeeze lemon swath into glass and...

Root Down’s Hot Toddy

Erin Gibson with hot toddy
Cardamaro is a wine-based aperitif, flavored with cardoon, blessed thistle (two artichoke relatives) and other herbs and spices, then aged in oak. Even though this variation on an old favorite uses...

Szechwan Peppercorn Basil Lemonade

Szechwan Peppercorn Basil Lemonade
When Life Gives You Lemons…

Spice Island: Drink up the Flavors of Fall

Spice Island: Drink up the Flavors of Fall
It’s time to move the nutmeg from spice cupboard to bar cart. This fragrant spice is fantastic in fall cocktails—especially as garnish—...

Apple Pop Tart Mocktail

Apple Pop Tart Cocktail
A little sweet, a little tart - the perfect combination for a hot day!

Marma Mia! Cocktail

Marma Mia Cocktail
You may become a dancing queen after one, two or even three of these!