FRIENDSGIVING THEME IDEAS
Liven up your friendsgiving festivities
Check out these awesome Friendsgiving theme ideas—from a retro throwback to 1984, to a yearbook-inspired look back at your friendship journey, to a thrilling murder mystery event. Complete with creative cocktail pairings, these fun themes are sure to liven up your gathering and make it a night to remember!
Throw the Ultimate 80s-Themed Friendsgiving with These Wacky & Fun Cocktails
Planning your next gathering and looking for creative Friendsgiving theme ideas? How about a blast from the past with an 80s-themed party that’ll take your crew back in time? From neon decor to big hair, and best of all—delicious retro-inspired cocktails. This year, make Friendsgiving unforgettable by serving these wacky 1980s drinks that’ll have everyone talking!
Friendsgiving Theme Idea: 1984 – Retro Cocktails
Take your guests on a fun-filled trip back to 1984 with iconic music, bold fashion, and of course, some nostalgic cocktails to complete the vibe. Whether you’re mixing up a creamy Dreamsicle or a tangy Raspberry Ol’Collins, these drinks will set the tone for a night of laughs and 80s throwbacks.
Dreamsicle Cocktail Recipe
Raspberry
Ol'Collins
PEACHY DAY COCKTAIL
- 8 oz Sparkling water
- 1 ½ oz Liquid Alchemist Syrup (Peach, Raspberry, or Strawberry)
- 1 Tbsp Half-and-Half or Oat Non-Dairy Creamer
- Whipped Cream (Optional)
Instructions:
Add Liquid Alchemist Syrup to sparkling water and stir gently. Pour over ice. Top with your creamer of choice and a swirl of whipped cream.
- 2 oz Optimist Fresh or Gin Alternative
- ¾ oz Liquid Alchemist Raspberry
- ¾ oz Lemon Juice
- 3 oz Club Soda
Instructions:
Shake all ingredients (except club soda) with ice, then strain into a collins glass. Add 3 oz of club soda and fill the glass with ice. Garnish with a lemon wedge or wheel.
1 ½ oz Vodka
¾ oz Liquid Alchemist Peach Syrup
¼ oz Honey
½ oz Fresh Lemon Juice
2 oz Soda Water
2 Sprigs of Thyme (add to shaker)
Serve with crushed ice in a collins glass. Garnish with a peach slice and thyme sprigs.
Friendsgiving Theme Idea: Through the Years
Another fantastic Friendsgiving theme idea is to reflect on the history of your friendships by decorating with photos and memories from every decade. Encourage your guests to dress in their favorite era, and create signature cocktails that represent each decade you’ve known each other. Here’s a cocktail to kick things off:
A Look Back Through The Years Cocktail Recipes
Forbidden Apple Cocktail
¾ oz Liquid Alchemist Apple Spice
¾ oz Liquid Alchemist Tamarindo
½ oz Lemon juice
¼ tsp Champagne vinegar (used O from Petaluma)
3 dashes non-alcoholic aromatic bitters (used All the Bitter)
4 oz Fever-Tree Club Soda
Method: Shake all ingredients except club soda with ice. This can be over ice, or chill it like CRAZY, and serve it neat in a coupe. Garnish with Shaker & Spoon spiced lemon oil.
PICK YOUR PASSION COCKTAIL
2 oz Navy Strength Rum
1 oz Lime Juice
¾ oz Liquid Alchemist Passion Fruit Syrup
½ oz Liquid Alchemist Ginger Syrup
½ oz Mango Juice
¼ oz Banana Liqueur
4 dashes Elguapobitters Cuban Bitters
Friendsgiving Theme Idea: Murder Mystery – Spooky Cocktails
Make your Friendsgiving one to remember by turning it into a night of whodunit with chilling cocktails that play into the theme. These dark and moody drinks will not only taste amazing, but they’ll also keep your guests guessing as the mystery unfolds.
Murder Mystery Cocktail Recipes
Tequila Blood Moon
- 1 ½ oz Santo Mezquila
- ½ oz Crème De Cassis
- ½ oz Liquid Alchemist Blood Orange Syrup
- 1 oz Lime Juice
- 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
- Barspoon of Liquid Alchemist Grenadine
Instructions:
Add all ingredients except the grenadine to a shaker filled with ice. Shake and pour into a collins glass. Sink a barspoon of grenadine into the drink for a dramatic blood-red swirl effect. Garnish with a lime wedge.
Mexican firing squad
- 2 oz Tequila
- ¾ oz Lime Juice
- ¾ oz Liquid Alchemist Grenadine
Instructions:
Shake all ingredients with ice and strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a lime wheel and cherry for that extra eerie touch.
A Cocktail-Filled Friendsgiving to Remember
This year, impress your friends with these unique Friendsgiving cocktail recipes that bring bold, festive flavors to the table. Whether you’re going back to the 80’s, solving a mystery or heading down memory lane, these are sure to please.
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