Holiday parties and get-togethers are incomplete without some buzzy beverages, alcoholic or not. So why not make your soirees a little sweeter with dates? 

Dates add a delightfully deep, syrupy flavor and subtle creaminess to homemade drinks. Plus, the dried fruit is surprisingly simple to incorporate into recipes. You can either simmer them into syrup to use as a substitute for simple syrup in cocktails and mocktails, or you can muddle the dates or use them as a garnish.

To help inspire some creativity this holiday season, we rounded up our favorite cocktail and mocktail recipes featuring dates. If you're avoiding alcohol, feel free to turn any of the cocktail recipes below into a virgin version by omitting the liquor.

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Once the big feast is over and the last dish is finally dried, one truth remains: Thanksgiving leftovers just hit differently. But instead of cycling through the same plate on repeat (no disrespect to next-day stuffing), consider this your invitation to get creative. From turkey carcasses to crudité trays to half-used dips, your fridge is full of ingredients waiting for their second act -  and a little culinary imagination is all it takes to transform them into something entirely new.

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Thanksgiving is all about gathering close, sharing stories, and passing dishes around the table that feel familiar and comforting. It’s a time to enjoy food and connect with the people you care so much about. That’s exactly where the idea of fibermaxxing fits in. It’s not about restriction or “lightening up” your holiday favorites. Instead, it’s simply finding a few small ways to add more nourishment to your plate so you can feel content during and after the meal.

Fiber helps support digestion, steady energy, and provides that satisfied feeling that keeps you from crashing on the couch post-feast. Think of it as rounding out what’s already there, not reworking the entire menu.

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