3 Coastal Cocktails for Thanksgiving
A Tropical Twist on Your Thanksgiving Table
Who says Thanksgiving drinks have to be heavy? This year, skip the spiced ciders and creamy cocktails for something light, bright, and coastal.
These three coastal-inspired cocktails will bring coastal vibes straight to your Thanksgiving table.
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Coconut Key Lime Spritz 🍈
A bubbly, tangy, and tropical refresher that pairs perfectly with turkey or seafood sides. This one feels like a Florida Keys vacation with a cool ocean breeze in a glass.
Ingredients:
- 1.5 oz Coconut Rum
- 1 oz Fresh Key Lime Juice
- 3 oz Club Soda (or sparkling water)
- 1 tsp Honey or Agave (optional)
- Ice
- Lime Slice + Coconut Flakes
- Fresh herb garnish (optional)
Directions:
- In a shaker, combine coconut rum, lime juice, and honey.
- Shake well with ice.
- Pour into a tall glass filled with fresh ice.
- Top with sparkling water and stir gently.
Garnish with a lime slice and a sprinkle of coconut flakes on top.
Flavor note: Tangy, refreshing, and not too sweet — like a Key lime pie you can sip.
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Spiced Citrus Rum Punch 🍊
A coastal spin on the traditional Thanksgiving punch — with orange, pineapple, and a touch of cinnamon for that fall feel.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Dark Rum
- 2 oz Orange Juice
- 1 oz Pineapple Juice
- ¼ tsp Ground Cinnamon or a small Cinnamon Stick
- Orange wheel for garnish
Directions:
- Combine rum, orange juice, pineapple juice, and cinnamon in a shaker with ice.
- Shake lightly and strain into a rocks glass with ice.
- Top with a splash of ginger ale.
- Garnish with an orange wheel or cinnamon stick.
Flavor note: Balanced between bright and warm — like autumn met the islands.
Cranberry Coconut Breeze
A beautifully pink, tart-yet-creamy drink that nods to Thanksgiving’s cranberry sauce but keeps that breezy coastal vibe.
Ingredients:
- 1.5 oz Vodka
- 2 oz Cranberry Juice
- 1 oz Coconut Milk (light or regular)
- ½ oz Lime Juice
- Ice
- Fresh Cranberries or Lime Wedge for Garnish
Directions:
- In a shaker, add vodka, cranberry juice, coconut milk, and lime juice.
- Shake vigorously with ice until creamy.
- Strain into a coupe or rocks glass.
- Garnish with floating cranberries or a lime wedge.
Flavor note: Creamy, tart, and tropical — the perfect “Florida Thanksgiving” signature drink.
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