Thanksgiving drinks for the whole family

What to drink on Thanksgiving: non alcoholic drink ideas that your kids and your stomach will thank

Thanksgiving, a day of family and food.
Many cultures hold such events to celebrate with their loved ones.
However, with these long dinners, it’s all too easy to overindulge in the meal and alcohol, resulting in sluggish digestion and guilt the morning after.
To avoid it this year, this article offers you fun but health-ish drinks for Thanksgiving, perfect to keep everyone happy and refreshed this season.

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Thanksgiving mocktails

It appears that wine is the most popular alcoholic beverage during Thanksgiving. Furthermore, most people drink more alcohol throughout the holiday period.

But there are many delicious Thanksgiving alcohol-free drinks that avoid the empty calories from the alcohol and the hangover on the next day.
And they can be even tastier as their alcoholic cousins!

These Thanksgiving mocktails drinks look like “real” cocktails while they can be enjoyed by both children and adults.
They will become the highlight of your Thanksgiving brunch or dinner for sure!:

The Orchad Mocktail (by Bow Hill Blueberries for Food 52) – blueberry juice and orange will make for a beautiful fuchsia pink; apple cider adds some natural sweetness to this festive alcohol-free cocktail that can also easily made alcoholic
Pomegranate mocktail (by Nom nom paleo) – a sparkling non alcoholic mocktail that uses the autumnal ingredients pomegranate, orange and warming ginger
Whole 30 cranberry mocktail (by Healthy little peach) – a refreshing drink without added sugar
Blended persimmon mocktail (from She knows) an autumn-themed mocktail that uses this sweet fruit

Alcohol-free Thanksgiving drinks with apple

What screams “Fall” more than apples?
They’re not only delicious, but they also have a natural sweetness to them, making them ideal for baking desserts and drinks.
Here are a few easy Thanksgiving drinks to make with apple juice or cider:

Hot apple cider – (from A sweet pea chef) this is an amazing, refined-sugar free recipe for a wonderfully spiced hot apple juice
Pumpkin Apple Cider Healthy Butterbeer (from Thessa the domestic diva) – a light fall drink inspired by Harry Potter’s Butterbeer
Cinnamon Spice Apple Tea (from Gourmande in the kitchen) – a warming homemade cinnamon spiced apple tea recipe made from some ingredients you probably already have in the kitchen

Non alcoholic Thanksgiving drinks for a crowd

Even if you can’t invite a large number of guests, holidays always demand preparing more than usual.
Here are some great Thanksgiving drink recipes that require little effort even if you prepare them in larger quantities:

3 ingredients – 5 minutes Thanksgiving Punch (by Fantabulosity for I heart Naptime) – looking for a last minute Thanksgiving drink recipe? Try this very easy to make Thanksgiving drink recipe. It’s one of the very few cool Thanksgiving Punch recipes around without any sparkles
Delicately Fragrant Mulled Cider (in the Crock-Pot) (from Food 52) – a subtle-spiced hot cider with pear and ginger that you can conveniently make in a slow-cooker
Slow Cooker Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate (from The magical slow cooker) – this Fall treat is perfect for holiday parties since it’s very easy to make and serve for a large crowd

Best teas for Thanksgiving

Aren’t teas just the most pleasant in the fall?
Ideal for this season are spiced tea blends with among others:

chai spices
pumpkin pie spices
cranberry
apple
cinnamon
vanilla
ginger

Furthermore to these combinations, there are certain teas that can complement your dinner or aid in digestion. Below you can read more about them.

Best teas to drink during Thanksgiving dinner

Dinner gathering with people drinking tea with the meal

Have you ever wonder which teas go well with specific types of food?
According to the English Tea Store, these black tea types pair well with most traditional Thanksgiving dishes and desserts:

Assam
Darjeeling
Ceylon

Teas for after Thanksgiving dinner

Have you had too much to eat for the evening gathering?
Don’t worry, here are some excellent herbal teas for digestive issues.
They are also caffeine-free, so you may get a good night’s sleep as a bonus.
Drinking any type warm tea will help you with digestion, but these herbal teas are specially known for being gentle to the belly:

Peppermint tea
Chamomile tea
Ginger tea
Fennel seeds tea
Dandelion tea

To learn more about the properties of each one and how to prepare them correctly, see Best herbal teas for digestion after dinner.

However, if you one of those persons who can drink caffeine just before going to bed without any problems, some other teas that may make you feel better after a copious meal are:

pu-ehr
oolong
green
black tea

These have some caffeine though, so they may be best to drink during the daytime.

Thanksgiving smoothies

Pumpkin, almonds and other nuts and veggies to make Thanksgiving-themed smoothies

Smoothies are a great option for any time of the day, but they’re especially perfect as a quick snack when you’re too busy cooking dinner or as breakfast after a long night.
Here are some Thanksgiving-inspired smoothie recipes to keep you in the holiday spirit:

Spinach and sweet potatoes smoothie: get the taste of Thanksgiving in this green smoothie
Green Smoothie with Spinach, Pear, and Ginger: refreshing and invigorating smoothie that is perfect for the colder months of the year
Pumpkin Pie Smoothie: with frozen banana, dates and almond butter blended together this pumpkin pie-inspired smoothie is the perfect way to satisfy your sweet tooth without feeling guilty
Thanksgiving smoothie: with baked butternut squash, dried cranberries and pecans

Thanksgiving drinks at Starbucks

Many of Starbucks’ holiday beverages go well with the Thanksgiving mood, even if they are not particularly Thanksgiving-themed drinks:

The apple based drinks Steamed Apple Juice and Caramel Apple Spice (warm) and Apple Crisp Crème Frapuccino (cold)
Chocolate drinks: Hot Chocolate, White Hot Chocolate and Toasted White Hot Chocolate
Yummy warm milk drinks such as Pumpkin Spice Crème, Steamed Milk, Vanilla Crème, Cinnamon Dolce Crème, Chestnut Praline Crème and Caramel Brûlée Crème.
Remember to order these beverages as “Crème” if you want the coffee free version, not as “latte”, since Starbucks’ lattes are coffee beverages!
There is also a Frapuccino version for many of these beverages