Can-Crafted Cocktails for Thanksgiving Dinner
Thanksgiving dinner might be all about the turkey, stuffing, and sweet potatoes—but your drinks deserve just as much love. Instead of reaching for the same bottle of wine or whiskey year after year, this Thanksgiving, surprise your guests with something more fun, fresh, and festive: can-crafted cocktails served open-top, thanks to the Draft Top Lift.
By removing the top of your favorite canned drinks, the Draft Top Lift transforms them into instantly sippable, customizable cocktail glasses—perfect for adding garnishes, mixers, and holiday flair. Whether you’re entertaining a crowd or keeping things intimate, these easy, open-can creations bring creativity and convenience to your holiday table.
The Thanksgiving Lineup: Canned Cocktails with a Twist
These drink ideas are designed to complement each course of your meal—from the first toast to dessert. Best part? They all start with a can and a quick lift of the top.
1. Cranberry Spritz Starter
Kick off your holiday gathering with something light and bright. Use a canned cranberry vodka cocktail or a cranberry hard seltzer, open the top, and add a splash of chilled Prosecco. Drop in a few frozen cranberries and an orange twist for color and sparkle.
Pairs Well With:
Appetizers, cheese boards, and first sips during the family catch-up hour.
2. Apple Cinnamon Mule (Main Pairing)
Take a classic canned Moscow Mule, lift the top, and stir in a few ounces of apple cider. Garnish with a cinnamon stick or a thin slice of red apple. This cozy twist pairs perfectly with rich Thanksgiving dishes like turkey, stuffing, and sweet potatoes.
Why It Works:
The cider balances the mule’s spice and adds a comforting, seasonal layer.
3. Pumpkin White Russian (Dessert in a Can)
Save room for dessert—and a decadent drink to go with it. Open a canned coffee cocktail, stir in a generous splash of pumpkin cream liqueur, and top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of nutmeg.
Optional Upgrades:
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Crushed graham crackers on the rim
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Mini pumpkin spice marshmallows
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A cinnamon stick stirrer
Serving Tips That Wow
Presentation makes all the difference—and thanks to the Draft Top Lift, your cans are both the drink and the glass. Here’s how to dress them up for dinner:
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Name Tag Garnishes: Use gift tags tied to paper straws or bamboo sticks to double as place cards.
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Fall Chill Tub: Keep cans cold in a galvanized bucket filled with ice and decorative fall leaves.
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DIY Garnish Bar: Offer citrus wheels, cinnamon sticks, sugared cranberries, and edible flowers in small dishes so guests can garnish to taste.
Why Draft Top Belongs on Your Holiday Table
The Draft Top Lift isn’t just a bar tool—it’s a holiday hosting hack. With just a twist and a lift, it transforms any canned beverage into an open-top experience. That means better flavor, more aroma, and the ability to customize every drink, right in the can.
Key Benefits:
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No need for extra cocktail glasses
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Encourages hands-on, interactive fun
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Pairs with every part of the meal
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Keeps drink service simple and cleanup minimal
Let Your Drinks Be as Creative as Your Stuffing
This year, make your Thanksgiving gathering one to remember. From cranberry spritzes to pumpkin dessert cocktails, let canned creations shine—made even better with the Draft Top Lift. Whether you're cooking for two or twelve, these can-crafted cocktails will have your guests raising their drinks and asking for seconds.
Because when it comes to Thanksgiving, the food may bring everyone together—but the drinks keep the good vibes flowing.
