Whether you lean toward turkey or ham, eclectic or traditional, northern or southern, you can probably already picture what the food on your Thanksgiving table will look like this year. Now let’s get the drinks covered. We’re sharing some favorite NA picks for everything from an aperitif to start the festivities, to meal pairings, to a digestif to finish the evening when you’re feeling full. Stock them at home or bring them wherever the holiday takes you. No matter your plans, we’ve got you covered.
This complex, lightly floral, fruity aperitif is an excellent choice to whet your appetite. Mix it with sparkling water, tonic, or even sparkling wine.
Figlia Fiore Non-Alcoholic Aperitivo
Figlia Fiore Non-Alcoholic Aperitivo
An aperitif with balanced notes of rose, best mixed with bubbles and a hint of sweetness. Opens up to a sophisticated, floral, slightly spicy flavor. Note: also available as a pre-mixed cocktail in cans.
Click to tryWhen wine pairing, sparkling wine is a bit of a cheat code—it goes well with everything. We love this classic for a dry, celebratory bottle.
Lautus Sparkling Wine
Lautus Sparkling Wine
A panel favorite. Dry, but not overly so, with lots of character and complexity. Some very light sweetness in the middle with a dry finish. Classic brut characteristics.
Click to tryYou can’t go wrong with a white wine with turkey dinner, but this blend of chenin blanc and chardonnay is pretty sippable on its own as well.
Noughty Blanc
Noughty Blanc
A panel favorite. Classic Chardonnay on the nose, taste, and texture. Crisp, tart, and acidic with a strong nose and lingering flavor profile. On the full-bodied side.
Click to tryBitters are delicious, but did you know they can also help with digestion? We like the earthy, spicy flavors in this offering from Dram. Mix with some sparkling water, tonic, or sparkling wine.
Dram Cardamom and Black Tea Bitters
Dram Cardamom and Black Tea Bitters
Sweet with notes of spice and black tea up front and a long, lingering cardamon finish. Warming and complex.
Click to tryReady for an after-dinner nightcap? We love the warming, spicy, peppery flavor of this surprising spirit. Pair it with tonic or drink it on its own.
Tenneyson Black Ginger
Tenneyson Black Ginger
A strong orange flavor with a spicy orange peel nose. Our panel found it very tart and spicy in a ginger/peppery way, with a pleasant tannic bitterness and texture of orange peel. Several on the panel found it complex enough to substitute for a neat whiskey.
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