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11 Best Non-Alcoholic Drink Recipes to Serve on Thanksgiving Day

Get creative with these festive Turkey Day mocktails.

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Mike Garten

This Thanksgiving, think outside the box when it comes to the beverages served at your dinner. Non-alcoholic Thanksgiving drinks offer a little something for everyone — no matter their age or preference for alcohol — and they can be dressed up with fresh fruit, citrus juice and other garnishes just like any classic cocktail.

Your guests can kick off the Thanksgiving festivities by sipping on non-alcoholic versions of traditional Thanksgiving drinks, like booze-free White Russians or bubbly apple cider sangria, while everyone enjoys those Thanksgiving appetizers — just make sure to make a batch large enough to serve a crowd! Or try something sweet, like marshmallow-topped hot chocolate served alongside Thanksgiving dessert. With so many creative ideas for festive, booze-free Thanksgiving cocktails, your guests will be begging you for the recipes at the end of the night. Looking for cocktail ideas with alcohol, too? Check out our favorite fall cocktail recipes and holiday cocktail recipes.

Apple Cider Sangria

apple cider sangria
Mike Garten

Leave out the brandy and prosecco and top with sparkling water for a seasonal, bubbly mocktail.

Get the recipe for Apple Cider Sangria »

Pumpkin Spice White Russian

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Ren Fuller

Instead of coffee liqueur and vodka, just use regular coffee with a little sugar. The caffeine boost will get you through a long day of cooking your epic Thanksgiving dinner.

Get the recipe for Pumpkin Spice White Russian »

Eggnog Ice Cubes

eggnog ice cubes
Danielle Occhiogrosso

Freeze leftover nonalcoholic 'nog to pop into your coffee the day after Thanksgiving.

RELATED: 20 Thanksgiving Leftover Recipes to Savor the Holiday's Best Flavors

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Apple-Cinnamon Cider Cups

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Mike Garten

Make this spicy sipper even more seasonal by serving it in apple cups!

Get the recipe from Woman's Day »

RELATED: The 80 Tastiest Apple Recipes to Try for Fall

Hot Chocolate

hot chocolate
Mike Garten

This recipe spikes hot cocoa with bourbon or rye, but it's just as delicious without the booze.

Get the recipe for Hot Chocolate »

Shirley Temple Drink

shirley temple drink
Mike Garten

This O.G. mocktail, dating back to the 1930s, was reportedly created for the famous child actress—we think your guests (kids and adults) will love it too.

Get the recipe for Shirley Temple Drink »

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Ginger-Hibiscus Fizz

ginger hibiscus fizz
Mike Garten

You need just 4 ingredients—ginger, dried hibiscus, agave syrup and club soda—to make this festive mocktail.

Get the recipe from Prevention »

Classic Bloody Mary

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Mike Garten

Kick off Thanksgiving breakfast with virgin Bloody Marys. Just omit the vodka!

Get the recipe for Classic Bloody Mary »

RELATED: 25 Best Thanksgiving Breakfast Recipes to Fuel Your Turkey Day Morning

Cherry Simple Syrup

cherry simple syrup
Mike Garten

Cherries, black peppercorns and lemon juice create a sweet-tart elixir that instantly boosts any iced beverage.

Get the recipe for Cherry Simple Syrup »

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Spiced Pear Shrub

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GABRIEL RODRIGUEZ

Cider vinegar adds a tasty zing to this spicy-sweet shrub, topped with sparkling water for a fun and refreshing drink.

Get the recipe from Woman's Day »

Alcohol-Free Guava Margarita

alcohol free guava margarita
Mike Garten

Marg lovers, you don't need the tequila to enjoy your favorite drink. Fresh citrus juice and a salted rim do the trick!

Get the recipe from Prevention »

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