5 Thanksgiving-Approved Cocktails Around Astoria

Do you have family visiting for Turkey Day, or are just looking for some Thanksgiving-Eve sips? Here are all the best cocktails to get you in the autumn holiday mood…

Fall Sangria, The Bonnie

The Bonnie’s brand new fall cocktail menu (which premiered in October) features their signature Fall Sangria: Cabernet Sauvignon, brandy, ginger, cranberry, orange, lemon and soda. Sounds like the perfect pre-Thanksgiving sip!

29-12 23rd Ave, Astoria, NY 11105

Oaxaca Orchard, Mosaic

There are two types of Thanksgiving people: those who love pumpkin flavors, and those who love apple. If you’re the latter, the “Oaxaca Orchard” is right in your flavor palate. It’s made with smokey Los Siete Misterios mezcal, apple cider, fresh lemon juice, honey simple syrup, ginger beer in a rosemary smoked glass.

25-19 24th Ave, Astoria, NY 11102

Cafe Before Midnight, DiWine

And for the pumpkin people…try DiWine’s “Cafe Before Midnight,” a creamy blend of Zacapa Rum 23, Averna Amaro, cold brew coffee syrup, cinnamon bitters, homemade pumpkin puree and aquafaba, garnished with nutmeg.

41-15 31st Ave, Astoria, NY 11103

Cold Toddy, Mar’s

It’s cold outside, but it’s always hot in the bar! If you’re one of those people who’s looking for something refreshing, not steamy, try the Mars twist on a hot toddy. The “Cold Toddy” includes tea-infused white whiskey, ginger liqueur, allspice dram, honey syrup and lemon juice.

34-21 34th Ave, Astoria, NY 11106

Nightside Eclipse, Diamond Dogs

Aquavit, a traditional Nordic spice and caraway liqueur drank for centuries by vikings, is the ideal liquor for a cold-weather drink. In honor of Aquavit Week this week, Diamond Dogs is serving “Nightside Eclipse,” which features Norden Aquavit, lemon juice, Strega, Velvet Falernum, honey syrup, Bittermens Tiki bitters. It’s a variation of their house standard Satin Kimono cocktail, served for $10 all week or until they run out.

34-04 31st Ave, Astoria, NY 11106