The Sparkling Thanksgiving Cocktail is a festive, bubbly drink perfect for celebrating the holiday season. Combining smooth vodka, crisp apple and cranberry juices, and topped with chilled champagne, it’s a refreshing and elegant way to toast gratitude and good times with loved ones.
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Ingredients
- 1.5 oz vodka
- 0.5 oz apple juice chilled
- 0.5 oz cranberry juice chilled
- Champagne chilled, to top
Instructions
- Pour the vodka, apple juice, and cranberry juice into a champagne glass.
- Stir gently to combine the flavors.
- Top off the glass with chilled champagne.
- Raise a glass to everything you’re grateful for and toast to a wonderful year ahead.
Notes
Pro Tips
- For a festive twist, garnish with a few frozen cranberries or a thin apple slice on the rim.
- Use freshly chilled ingredients for the best flavor and a perfectly cold drink.
- Swap Prosecco with non-alcoholic sparkling cider for a lighter, bubbly variation.
Tasting Notes
This cocktail brings together the tartness of cranberry, the sweetness of apple, and a touch of vodka’s warmth, all rounded off by the effervescence of champagne. Each sip is refreshing and celebratory, making it an ideal companion for Thanksgiving toasts and seasonal gatherings.