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
For a classic drink, try a Hot Toddy made with whiskey or brandy, hot water, honey and lemon. Or, indulge in something more special for winter drinks, like mulled wine—a traditional holiday drink made with red wine, cinnamon sticks fresh cranberries, orange slices and cloves.
What spiked drinks are good in cold weather? ›
Our classic Hot Toddy, mulled wine, and spiked hot chocolate are the boozy drinks you need to warm up when cold weather strikes. Looking to get festive? Our peppermint bark mimosas, sugar cookie martinis, and jingle juice are sure to put everyone in the Christmas spirit.
What's a good warm alcoholic drink? ›
Put on the kettle, and let's get started.
- 01 of 09. Hot Toddy. ...
- 02 of 09. Traditional Chinese Medicine-Inspired Mulled Wine. ...
- 03 of 09. Inverno Arancione. ...
- 04 of 09. Hot Buttered Spiked Cider. ...
- 05 of 09. Ginger & Bourbon. ...
- 06 of 09. Cinnamon & Tequila. ...
- 07 of 09. Apple-Brandy Hot Toddies. ...
- 08 of 09. Whiskey Chai.
6 hot co*cktails to keep you warm and toasty on a cold night
- Chilled to the bone? Warm up with this caramel and apple hot toddy with cinnamon. ...
- Warm spiced Montenegro, orange and soaked prunes. ...
- Mulled wine. ...
- Hot spiced cider. ...
- Hot buttered rum. ...
- Mulled wine (Glogg)
To make a hot toddy, you'll need bourbon (which is a type of whiskey), honey, lemons, cinnamon sticks, star anise pods, and whole cloves. Simply combine the bourbon, lemon juice, and honey in a mug and add boiling water (use more or less water depending on how strong you'd like your hot toddy to be).
What is the best alcohol to drink in the summer? ›
Gin. At home in any number of fizzy, refreshing drinks, gin is perhaps the perfect summer spirit. Classic drinks of the season include such venerables as the Tom Collins, the Gin Rickey and of course, the Gin and Tonic, along with a number of cooling relatives.
What is a nice light alcoholic drink? ›
White Port & Tonic
Known as the Porto Tonico in its native Portugal, this classic aperitivo co*cktail is as simple as its name implies. Just top a dry white port with tonic water, and garnish with a lemon wheel or orange twist. Get the recipe.
What are the best energizing alcoholic drinks? ›
- Caffè corretto.
- Espresso martini.
- Irish coffee.
- Jägerbomb.
- Kahlúa.
- Rev.
- Rum and co*ke.
- Vodka Red Bull.
Gin will make you everyone's best friend, but maybe not your own! You're going to be mischievous, entertaining and very reckless when you drink gin, which can make for a great night out with friends.
What is a refreshing alcoholic drink? ›
30+ Summer co*cktails That Are Easy and Refreshing During Peak Heat
- 01 of 33. Boozy Watermelon Frozen Slushie. ...
- 02 of 33. Blood Orange and Kombucha Mule. ...
- 03 of 33. White Grapefruit-Ginger Spritz. ...
- 04 of 33. Frosé (Frozen Rosé) ...
- 05 of 33. Cucumber Spritzer. ...
- 06 of 33. Dirty Shirley. ...
- 07 of 33. Mojito. ...
- 08 of 33. Cherry Gin Rickey.
12 classy co*cktails for a girls' night
- Pina colada. Get the girls in the groove, island-style. ...
- Vodka spritz. For some real bestie bonding serve this vodka spritz with the zesty undertones of lemon and lime.
- Vodka and watermelon punch. ...
- Peachy keen. ...
- Moscow mule. ...
- Espresso martini. ...
- Negroni. ...
- Vodka lime and soda.
- Bourbon Citrus Sipper.
- Earl Grey Hot Buttered Rum.
- Hibiscus-Tequila Toddy.
- Hot Orange Sipping Tea.
- Light Cranberry Hot Toddy.
- Make-It-Mine Mulled Wine.
- Raspberry Cocoa with Chocolate-Hazelnut Cream.
Another hot drink great for cold weather is herbal tea. Herbal teas are great any time of the day and are a flavourful way to stay hydrated all winter long. You can choose from varieties such as linden, lemon balm, white tea, green tea, hibiscus, rosehip, ginger, sage, mint, or echinacea teas.
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.
What whiskey is good for a cold? ›
Irish whiskey, known for its gentle, fruity notes, or wheated bourbons like Maker's Mark, which are milder and sweeter, are ideal choices. These types of whiskey, combined with honey's natural soothing properties and lemon's refreshing tang, create a hot toddy that's both comforting and kind to a sore throat.
