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)
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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
Besides being a warm and tasty co*cktail, the hot toddy is known for its medicinal benefits. Most recipes combine whiskey, or bourbon, with hot water, a spoonful of honey and a slice of lemon. Then, the toddy is often spiced with cloves and cinnamon for even more warmth.
Which alcoholic drink is best for cold weather? ›
9 Hot co*cktail Recipes for Cooler Weather
- 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.
- Bourbon Citrus Sipper.
- Hibiscus-Tequila Toddy.
- Hot Orange Sipping Tea.
- Light Cranberry Hot Toddy.
- Make-It-Mine Mulled Wine.
- Raspberry Cocoa with Chocolate-Hazelnut Cream.
15 Hot Drinks to Warm You Up and Make You Feel Cozy
- 01 of 15. Sweet and Spicy Mulled Wine. ...
- 02 of 15. Easy Chai Tea. ...
- 03 of 15. Spiced Vanilla Almond Milk. ...
- 04 of 15. Warm Mulled Cider. ...
- 05 of 15. Creamy Caramel Latté ...
- 06 of 15. Mexican Hot Chocolate. ...
- 07 of 15. Slow Cooker Gingerbread Hot Chocolate. ...
- 08 of 15.
Plus, a warm cup of tea is comforting when you're feeling rough. If you choose one with herbs like ginger, your immune system may get a small boost, too. For an extra benefit, try adding a small dollop of honey to your cup: It can calm a cough and help you sleep. Water with lemon.
What alcohol is good for a cough and cold? ›
Mulled wine ranks among the best drinks for soothing sore throat and cough. Red wine with oranges or lemons, cinnamon sticks, cloves, star anise, cardamom, or honey is warmed to serve as a remedy against cold.
What is a good co*cktail for 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 is the No 1 hot drink in the world? ›
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.
What alcoholic drink makes you happy? ›
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 is the most classy drink? ›
Classy co*cktail recipes
- Raspberry & passion fruit martini. A star rating of 3 out of 5. ...
- Bourbon co*cktail. A star rating of 3.5 out of 5. ...
- Cranberry sours. A star rating of 5 out of 5. ...
- Tropical coconut rum punch. A star rating of 4.4 out of 5. ...
- Cucumber martinis. ...
- Clementine martini. ...
- Sloe royales. ...
- Winter Pimm's punch.
Rosalie Starling suggests eight heart-healthy options.
- Fresh ginger tea. Warming, spicy ginger tea has a long history of use for stomach ache and nausea. ...
- Fruit tea. If you fancy something fruity, flavoursome fruit tea is a good low-calorie option. ...
- Fresh mint tea. ...
- Hot chocolate. ...
- Coffee. ...
- Hot lemon. ...
- Green tea. ...
- Chai.
The world's most consumed beverage—not counting water, which has no equal—is actually a dark horse, the kind you don't suspect. It's not coffee, as Brazilian kids learn at early age, nor Coca Cola, as I grew up hearing in America. It's surprisingly not even beer. It's tea.
What is America's favorite hot beverage? ›
1. Hot chocolate. And the award for America's favorite hot beverage goes to hot chocolate.
Will drinking alcohol help a cold? ›
Alcohol is not a treatment or cure for colds, and it does not act as a decongestant. Generally, health authorities do not recommend consuming alcohol during a cold. Some older research suggests that moderate alcohol consumption may reduce the frequency of colds.
What alcohol will clear sinuses? ›
Don't Drink Alcohol
You need plenty of fluids, but steer clear of co*cktails, wine, and beer. Even though booze is a liquid, it makes you dehydrated. It also can cause your sinuses and the lining of your nose to swell, which makes your symptoms worse.
What drinks knock out a cold? ›
Sip warm liquids. A cold remedy used in many cultures, taking in warm liquids, such as chicken soup, tea or warm apple juice, might be soothing and might ease congestion by increasing mucus flow. Try honey. Honey may help coughs in adults and children who are older than age 1.
What co*cktail is good for congestion? ›
The Hot Toddy has long been touted for its ability to help you fight colds and ease the pain of sore thoughts. If congestion is your issue, then a spicy co*cktail can also be a welcome relief. Making a drink with a pepper vodka, for instance, can help clear out congestion (and be a tasty treat to boot).
