¡Hola! Jalapeño is a recipe website dedicated to celebrating Mexican flavors. Created by professional chef, Kate Ramos. Inspired by her love for Mexican cuisine she creates authentic Mexican recipes with modern twists that are loved not only by her Mexican-American family but thousands of readers. Her recipes have been featured in Better Homes & Gardens, Parade, Elle, Cosmopolitan, Shape, and more!
Cheers! Festive Drinks for Your Thanksgiving Table 🥂
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Hi Reader, If there’s one thing I love about Thanksgiving (besides the food!), it’s the drinks that bring everyone together. So let’s take a peek at a few festive sips that will make your holiday extra special. 😉 Thanksgiving Drinks Menu
A bright, aromatic twist on the classic margarita—sweet tangerine, earthy thyme, and just enough tequila to keep things festive.
Red wine meets autumn fruit in this cozy sangria that’s perfect for make-ahead entertaining. One reader said: "Perfect, I somehow missed most of summer, at least it feels that way, this will help me enjoy it better since I associate sangria with summer, even if it fall harvest focused and r ed d only please! Thank you for the sangria inspiration!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️" - Sabrina
Sweet, tangy, and deeply refreshing—serve this one for a beautiful non-alcoholic option that still feels special. One reader said: "Amazing drink tasty! I am very pleased with it. Just the right amount of sugar and lime created the perfect flavor. Only will add it was messy to make *giggles my food processor spit everywhere.⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️" -Theresa
Effervescent, crisp, and fall in a glass—this is your Thanksgiving toast waiting to happen.
You can’t go wrong with this timeless favorite. Juicy, colorful, and always a crowd-pleaser.
Tart, sparkling, and perfectly seasonal—think cranberry sauce, but make it a drink! One reader said: "I never thought to have Agua Fresca during colder weather until you came up with this. Genius!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️" -Aida
Sweet, spicy, and a little bit sassy—this cocktail is pure holiday joy in every sip. One reader said: "I love everything about this! Thanks!⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐" - Kimberly
A show-stopping citrus punch that feels like sunshine in the middle of fall.
Bright, tangy, and smooth—this twist on the classic margarita tastes like fall in Mexico.
A sparkling, elegant sip with crème de cassis and California wine—perfect for clinking glasses at dessert. One reader said: "Lovely, and thank you for detailing the differences in all of these champagne or white wine or sparkling white wine cocktails, I had no idea there were so many different versions! Love the pomegranate arils in this cocktail, a great Thanksgiving cocktail⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️" - Sabrina Make A Drink Station! Set out pitchers of sangria, a carafe of agua fresca, and a tray of margarita mix-ins. Let guests serve themselves—it keeps things easy, festive, and fun! Ready to Toast to Thanksgiving? Pair these drinks with your favorite Thanksgiving dishes— |
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¡Hola! Jalapeño is a recipe website dedicated to celebrating Mexican flavors. Created by professional chef, Kate Ramos. Inspired by her love for Mexican cuisine she creates authentic Mexican recipes with modern twists that are loved not only by her Mexican-American family but thousands of readers. Her recipes have been featured in Better Homes & Gardens, Parade, Elle, Cosmopolitan, Shape, and more!
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