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.
FAQs
Our classic Hot Toddy, mulled wine, and spiked hot chocolate are the boozy drinks you need to warm up when cold weather strikes.
Which is the best alcoholic drink in winter? ›
24 Wonderful Winter co*cktails to Enjoy This Season
- 01 of 24. Milk & Honey. Benedictine Liqueur. ...
- 02 of 24. Ski Lift. The Spruce Eats / S&C Design Studios. ...
- 03 of 24. Caramel Irish Coffee. ...
- 04 of 24. Snowball. ...
- 05 of 24. Easy Rum Eggnog. ...
- 06 of 24. Hot Gin Toddy. ...
- 07 of 24. Winter co*cktail. ...
- 08 of 24. Spiced Cranberry Margarita.
Spiced Pomegranate Martini
Pomegranate is a winter fruit, and it makes a fantastic drink mixer. Adding a hint of sweet spice transforms the average pom martini into a cold-weather delight. The spiced pomegranate martini does just that with a fascinating cardamom simple syrup, which is easy to make from scratch.
What is a good bedtime alcohol drink? ›
Classic digestifs involve sipping whiskey, brandy, aged tequilas, or rum simply on the rocks or mixed, as they often have an herbal flavor profile that encourages slowly savoring the drink. If you've ever had a Manhattan, a negroni, or a hot toddy, you likely know just how delicious those taste at the end of the night.
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.
Which hot drink has highest alcohol content? ›
Brace yourself for an adventure through the realms of intense flavours and sky-high alcohol content.
- Pincer Shanghai Strength (88.88% ABV) ...
- River Antoine Royale Grenadian Rum (75% ABV) ...
- Stroh 80 (80% ABV) ...
- Sunset Rum (84.5% ABV) ...
- Absinthe Hapsburg Hardcore (89.9% ABV) ...
- Devil Springs Vodka (80% ABV)
Begin the mulled cider by combining apple cider, sugar, spices, and orange peel in a pot. Bring to a boil, then simmer uncovered for 30 minutes. Strain the spices from the mixture. Combine mulled cider and aged rum in a pre-warmed glass mug, then float a spoonful of the spiced butter mixture on top of the co*cktail.
What are the best energizing alcoholic drinks? ›
List of caffeinated alcoholic drinks
| Drink | Caffeine source | Caffeine (mg/100 mL) |
|---|
| Buckfast Tonic Wine "brown bottle" | Caffeine | 60 mg |
| Vodka Red Bull | Red Bull | 20 mg |
| Irish coffee | Coffee | 48 mg |
| Gunfire | Black tea | 35 mg |
6 more rowsRead on to find out which beverages you should slurp on during winters!
- Apple cider and cinnamon.
- Warm lemon water.
- Ginger brew.
- Masala Tea.
- Coffee.
There are a few ways to measure the United States' favorite holiday drink —and by all of them, hot chocolate dominates all other contenders. If you care which beverage is the most loved around the holidays, then hot cocoa wins, with 55% of percent of people saying that they love it.
Wine, spirits, beer, cider, and hard seltzer
The most popular alcoholic drink in all 50 states for the cohort we observed is a nice, cold beer. Minnesota, in particular, really likes beer, drinking about 53% more beer per restaurant location than the average of all 50 states.
How do you drink vodka in the winter? ›
Lime wedge for garnish Mix vodka and spiced syrup over ice, top with ginger beer, and garnish with lemon wedge and pomegranate arils. Tasting Notes: The spiced ginger mule carries a zesty ginger flavor with an undercurrent of warm spices, perfect for a cold day.
Does alcohol help you sleep with a cold? ›
Your body needs rest to recover from sickness. Getting enough sleep is important to feeling better, but drinking alcohol can impair your sleep in a number of ways. A glass of wine might help you fall asleep, but alcohol is disruptive to getting a good night's rest.
Which alcohol is good for cold and sore throat? ›
However, when consumed responsibly and in moderation, whisky can offer a helping hand in soothing a sore throat. So next time you have a cold or sore throat why not try a hot toddy? To make a classic hot toddy, you will need hot water, whisky (or bourbon), honey, and lemon.
Which alcohol cools the body? ›
Drinking any alcohol (including beer) causes the body to open up the little blood vessels in your skin. Dilated blood vessels lose heat faster -- out into the air from dilated skin blood vessels.
What drink is good for a cold and cough? ›
Stay hydrated with water, juice, clear broth or warm lemon water with honey. Avoid caffeine and alcohol, which can dehydrate you. Eat chicken soup. Chicken soup and other warm fluids, such as warm apple juice or tea, can be soothing and loosen congestion.
