Five exotic cocktails on ice in hands joined in celebratory toast
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Finally, we’re entering the last few hours to embrace the holiday season fully. After all that last-minute shopping, getting guest rooms ready, dealing with airport traffic, baking pies, and preparing for Thanksgiving brunch or dinner, you’re likely feeling ready to kick back and unwind. And of course, doing so with a tasty cocktail in hand sounds just perfect!
If you’re doing any last-minute store runs, consider stopping by the juice aisle to pick up a few bottles of Natalie’s Orchid Island Juices. They come in a delightful variety of flavors like strawberry or guava lemonade, blood orange, tangerine pineapple, and orange mango – perfect for creating a tasty cocktail or mocktail. I typically find them at Publix, Whole Foods, or Walmart. To find a store that stocks them near you, check here.
1. Natalie’s Apple Cider French 75
One of my go-to drinks is a French 75, so I am immediately intrigued by any rendition. If you want a cocktail that’s refreshing and fall-like, this is it.
Apple Cider French 75
Natalie’s Orchid Island
What You’ll Need:
- 4 oz Natalie’s Apple Cider
- 2 oz gin
- 2 oz lemon juice
- 1 bottle of Prosecco, chilled
- Fresh rosemary for garnish
How To Make It:
- In flutes or coupe glasses, add equal amounts of the apple cider, gin, and lemon juice.
- Top each with chilled Prosecco.
- Garnish with a sprig of rosemary.
2. Limoncello Spritzes With Natalie’s Lemonades
Even though it’s fall, it’s easy to imagine yourself relaxing on the Italian coast, enjoying a refreshing spritz. With Natalie’s lemonades, you get a delightful and revitalizing twist on a classic favorite.
Limocello Spritzes
Natalie’s Orchid Island
What You’ll Need:
- 4 oz Natalie’s Natural or Strawberry Lemonade
- 4 oz limoncello
- 1 bottle of Prosecco, chilled
- Lemons and strawberries for garnish
- Mint for garnish
- Ice
How To Make It:
- In 4 large spritz glasses with ice, add lemons or strawberries.
- Top each glass with 1 oz lemonade, 1 oz limoncello, and a splash of Prosecco.
- Stir and garnish with fresh mint and a lemon or strawberry.
3. Natalie’s Classic Brown Derby Cocktail
Grapefruit has never been more delicious. This easy yet eye-catching cocktail will impress your guests and followers on Instagram! Be prepared for everyone to ask you for the recipe!
Classic Brown Derby Cocktail
Natalie’s Orchid Island
What You’ll Need:
- 2 oz bourbon
- 1 oz Natalie’s Grapefruit Juice
- ½ oz honey syrup (½ honey, ½ water)
- Ice
- 1 dehydrated grapefruit slice (for garnish)
How To Make It:
- Make the honey syrup by combining equal parts honey and hot water, then stirring until smooth.
- In a cocktail shaker, add bourbon, Natalie’s Grapefruit Juice, and honey syrup. Fill with ice and shake for about 15 seconds until chilled.
- Strain into a chilled coupe or martini glass.
- With a cocktail pick, garnish with dehydrated grapefruit slices.
4. Tangerine Champagne Sorbet With Natalie’s Tangerine Juice
Whether you’re looking for a refreshing palate cleanser between courses or a delightful treat to end your evening, sorbet always hits the spot. The vibrant flavor of the tangerines truly makes this a *chef’s kiss*.
Tangerine Champagne Sorbet
Natalie’s Orchid Island
What You’ll Need:
- 16oz Natalie’s Tangerine juice
- 2 cups Champagne or Prosecco
- 2oz lemon juice
- Mint for garnish
How To Make It:
- In a pitcher, combine the tangerine juice, prosecco, and lemonade.
- Pour this mixture into ice cube trays and freeze overnight.
- When ready to serve, blend the frozen tangerine champagne ice cubes in a blender or food processor, adding an extra splash of tangerine juice if necessary to achieve a smooth consistency.
- Use an ice cream scoop to add 1-2 scoops of the sorbet to 4 small bowls, then garnish with a sprig of mint.
5. Cozy Clove Pumpkin Margarita With Natalie’s Lime Juice
This one might take a little more effort to mix, but trust me, it’s absolutely worth it. You probably haven’t thought about a pumpkin flavor cocktail before, but I promise, you’ll have zero regrets.
Cozy Clove Pumpkin Margarita
Natalie’s Orchid Island
What You’ll Need:
- 1 oz Natalie’s Lime Juice
- 2 oz blanco tequila
- 1 oz Cointreau
- 2 pumps of pumpkin syrup
- ½ oz clove simple syrup (1 oz water, 1 tbsp sugar and ¼ tsp whole cloves)
- 2 tbsp pumpkin spice
- 1 tbsp sugar
- Cinnamon stick for garnish
- Lime wedge for garnish
How To Make It:
- Prepare the clove simple syrup by combining the sugar, water, and whole cloves in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 45 seconds, then stir. Allow to cool, then strain the whole cloves out.
- Mix the pumpkin spice and sugar in a small shallow dish. Rim a glass with a lime wedge, dip it into the pumpkin spice sugar mixture, then add ice.
- Pour in the lime juice, tequila, Cointreau, pumpkin spice syrup, ½ oz clove syrup, and stir.
- Garnish with a lime wedge and cinnamon stick.
6. Natalie’s Spiced Pineapple Cocktail
This delightful cocktail offers a wonderful balance of sweetness and spice, making it a perfect choice for celebrating with friends and family this Thanksgiving.
Spiced Pineapple Cocktail
Natalie’s Orchid Island
What You’ll Need:
- 2 oz Natalie’s Pineapple Juice
- 1 oz Natalie’s Apple Cider
- ¼ oz allspice dram
- ¼ oz Falernum
- 2 oz spiced rum
- ½ oz agave
- 2 dashes orange bitters
- Apple slices for garnish
- Pineapple leaf for garnish
- 1 tbsp agave
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
- 1 tbsp sugar
How To Make It:
- To a shaker, add ice and all ingredients. Shake well for 30 seconds.
- Rim the glass with agave and a cinnamon-sugar mixture, then add ice.
- Strain the cocktail into the glass and garnish with a few apple slices and a pineapple leaf.
7. Natalie’s Batanga Cocktail
Much like a Cuba Libre, but with tequila instead of rum, Batangas have been around since the 50s and are the perfect drinks to get your party going and add a lively, fun atmosphere!
Batanga Cocktail
Natalie’s Orchid Island
What You’ll Need:
- ½ oz Natalie’s Lime Juice
- 2oz blanco tequila
- 1 bottle of Mexican Coca-Cola
- Flaky sea salt
- Lime wedge for garnish
How To Make It:
- Rim a glass with a bit of lime juice and flaky sea salt.
- Fill the glass with ice, then add the tequila and Natalie’s Lime Juice.
- Top with a Mexican Coca-Cola and stir.
- Garnish with a fresh lime wedge and enjoy!
You can easily adapt any of these drinks to fit your restrictions. If you’re interested in some full mocktail recipes, check out this article, “Why Offering Non-Alcoholic Drinks Matters During Holiday Gatherings And Beyond.”
Happy Thanksgiving!
Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/ronnymaye/2025/11/26/7-festive-cocktails-to-mix-up-featuring-natalies-orchid-island-juices/
