Hot, boozy drinks are one of our favorite things when the colder months of the year roll around, so we've found a whole winter's worth of drinks to warm you up throughout all the dinner parties, outdoor excursions and the quiet nights at home by the fire pit. Take this time to invest in some good glassware, too, because these hot co*cktails are a must-try!
5-Ingredient Mulled Wine Recipe
This warm winter co*cktail only uses five ingredients and is the ideal bev for parties, winter weddings, or just for a cozy night in. (via Brit + Co.)
Spiked Lattes
While we don’t suggest spiking your morning coffee on the way to work, this warm winter drink just might rid you of your hangover on a lazy Sunday. (via Brit + Co.)
Mulled Cider With Cloved Oranges
Though this cold weather drink isn’t normally spiked, a nice splash of bourbon, rum, or brandy in this cider will do the trick. (via Brit + Co.)
Hot Buttered Rum
If you’ve ever wondered what the Harry Potter butterbeer tastes like, we imagine it’s something like this. You don’t have to be a wizard to make this hot alcoholic beverage though. Just remember to keep it hot in a Crock-Pot for your guests. (via Brit + Co.)
Chai Hot Toddy
Hot chocolate and traditional toddies get a lot of play during the holidays, but don’t sleep on chai. It’s spicy, sweet, and can really liven up a party. It's a great warm co*cktail for fall and for winter. (via Brit + Co.)
Easy Hot Toddy
This light and bright warm beverage is just the right thing if you’re feeling sniffly. (via Brit + Co.)
Slow-Cooker Mulled Reisling
A pot of mulled wine in the slow cooker will make your house smell like a cinnamon-orange candle. Plus this hot co*cktail recipe tastes uh-maze-ing. (via Brit + Co.)
Vegan Slow Cooker Hot Cocoa
Goodness gracious. The gold touch on the rims the coconut cream mound on top make this the perfect hot drink to sip on this season. Throw your favorite liqueur into this hot chocolate and you’ll be hooked. (via Brit + Co.)
Mulled Wine Hot Chocolate
Chocolate and wine? Our two favorite things put together into one big hot co*cktail for winter, what could be better? (via Brit + Co.)
Warm Mulled Wine
This cinnamon-y hot drink with alcohol comes together in your slow cooker and can be served out of the same vessel too. (via Saveur)
Apple Pie Moonshine Hot Toddy
This honey and lemon infused co*cktail is the perfect solution to warm up a cold evening. (via Barley and Sage)
Irish Coffee With Cocoa Whipped Cream
This super sweet Irish coffee recipe is also dairy-free, for all to enjoy. (via Chef Bai)
Hot Apple Cider Wassail
The robust, sweet flavors of this hot apple cider simmer together perfectly in a slow cooker. (via A Spicy Perspective)
Bourbon pairs with cinnamon and honey to create a drink that lives up to its name! (via Half-Baked Harvest)
This warm drink tastes like fall in a cup and is super easy to put together. (via Amanda Wilens)
What are your fave hot co*cktails to stay toasty on those chilly nights? Follow us on Pinterest or join our newsletter for more ideas for the best hot co*cktails!
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Magdalena O'Neal is an editorial intern at Brit+Co. While she loves baked goods full of dairy and gluten, she finds herself making vegan, gluten-free desserts to please the masses.
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Winter co*cktail recipes
- Spiced clementine mulled whisky. A star rating of 5 out of 5. ...
- Festive rum & ginger punch. A star rating of 5 out of 5. ...
- Apple spritz. A star rating of 0 out of 5. ...
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- Cranberry whiskey sour.
Amaretto hot chocolate, mulled wine, eggnog and more! Temperatures have dropped, the festive season is upon us and nothing quite says winter comfort like a hot toddy or other hot alcoholic drink.
What to drink on cold days? ›
From classic Irish coffee and mulled wine to cocoa with a kick, these 40 hot toddies are good for what ails you.
- 1 / 41. Photo: Heather Baird. 'Tis the Season for Sippin' ...
- 2 / 41. Boozy Chocolate-Covered Cherry Hot Cocoa. ...
- 3 / 41. Photo: Heather Baird. ...
- 4 / 41. Maple Nut Goodie co*cktail.
10 Best co*cktails to Mix Before Bed
- Hot Toddy. ...
- French Connection. Liquor.com / Tim Nusog. ...
- Hot Buttered Rum. Liquor.com / Tim Nusog. ...
- Old Fashioned. Liquor.com / Tim Nusog. ...
- Brandy Alexander. Liquor.com / Tim Nusog. ...
- Boulevardier. Liquor.com / Tim Nusog. ...
- New York Sour. Liquor.com / Tim Nusog. ...
- Lavender Honey Cream. Liquor.com / Tim Nusog.
The people we polled said that certain forms of alcohol were more likely to give them different feelings. Men told us that wine, co*cktails, and India pale ales (IPAs) made them happiest when they drank, while women said that co*cktails, wine, and vodka left them with the most positive emotions.
What's in a hotty toddy? ›
Hot toddy is a warming drink combining water, whiskey, honey and lemon juice. It is often drunken as a nightcap and traditionally taken as a remedy to help ease the symptoms of colds and flu.
What hot drink is best at night? ›
The Best Drinks For Bedtime
- Cocoa. Of course we couldn't leave COCOA out! ...
- Hot milk. A kiddies' favourite. ...
- Camomile tea. Taking a cup of camomile tea about 30mins before bed is a perfect relaxant. ...
- Peppermint tea. ...
- Hot chocolate.
Tea. An aromatic beverage commonly prepared by pouring hot or boiling water over cured or fresh leaves of the Camellia sinensis, an evergreen shrub native to East Asia.
Which hot drink is best for a cold? ›
Which Tea Can Help Ease Cold and Flu Symptoms?
- Peppermint. Beyond the distinct taste from peppermint tea, you'll also ingest menthol in the leaves which help if you have a cough. ...
- Chamomile. Along with fluids, doctors will recommend rest to get over your illness. ...
- Echinacea. ...
- Ginger. ...
- Elderberry. ...
- Green. ...
- Hibiscus. ...
- Nettle.
There's nothing wrong with a traditional Hot Toddy, Irish Coffee, Hot Buttered Rum, Spiced Apple Cider, or booze-spiked Hot Chocolate—but the world of hot co*cktails is wide, and these eight drinks created by top bar pros reimagine those favorites in spectacular fashion, offering a wide variety of renditions perfect for ...
The margarita was the best-selling co*cktail of 2023, according to exclusive data from NielsenQ (NIQ). This isn't a surprise, as the tequila-powered frozen (or shaken) concoction that helps us hang on has been the most popular co*cktail in the U.S. since 2015, the first year NIQ began tracking this category.
What alcohol is best served chilled? ›
What types of alcohol do you need to refrigerate?
- Sherry and Port. ...
- Marsala and Madeira. ...
- Aperitifs Like Lillet, Cocchi Americano, and Campari. ...
- Italian Cocchi Americano is Moscato-based aperitif wine that pairs well with club soda and orange. ...
- Cream Liqueur. ...
- Apple Cider and Rum Punch.
Go easy on alcohol
Some cold sufferers may seek comfort in a hot toddy, which traditionally includes a splash of whiskey and honey in hot water.
Which Alcohol is best during winter? ›
Top 10 winter drinks
- Winter whisky sour. ...
- Gingerbread hot chocolate. ...
- Mince pie rum. ...
- Mulled pear & cranberry punch. ...
- Mudslide. ...
- Winter Pimm's punch. This archetypal English tipple isn't just for summer. ...
- Gingerbread gin. Want a twist on traditional holiday co*cktails? ...
- Eggnogg. Welcome guests to a party with our simple eggnog recipe.
Drink plenty of fluids.
Water, juice, clear broth or warm lemon water with honey helps loosen stuffiness, called congestion. These also help prevent losing too much fluid, called dehydration. Don't drink alcohol, coffee and sodas with caffeine. They can make dehydration worse.
