The fire is crackling, the candles are lit, you are watching a holiday film, and your blanket is keeping you warm through the winter season. It's almost a perfect winter scene, but you know what is missing? A great cocktail or two to keep you warm!
From hot chocolate to hot toddies, spiked cider and more, we've collected recipes for hot cocktails that will keep you cozy throughout the season.
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This cocktail is perfect at brunch, serving coffee with a twist. Tequila and the sweetness of orange curacao makes for a delightful drink, and it's very easy to mix. Just follow The Bonneville Cocktail Collection's easy instructions on YouTube.
Ingredients:
Directions:
Add the tequila and orange curacao to the glass. Add the hot coffee and carefully pour the cream on top. Add coffee beans as a garnish.
This warm cocktail is like your regular cup of hot tea, but with Noilly Prat and D’usse VSOP.
Ingredients
Directions
Build all the ingredients besides the tea into a toddy glass, and top with piping hot tea. Garnish with a cinnamon stick.
This warm tea cocktail is full of floral and spicy flavors with elderflower, rum and allspice. The St-Germain plays well with the ginger and lemon.
Ingredients:
Directions:
Steep tea bags in hot water, remove tea bags, add the rest of the ingredients, and stir. Garnish with cinnamon sticks, clove and lemon wheel!
This cocktail is just like hot cup of tea, but instead of tea, the base is dark rum with honey and lemon. You can add some extra spice with your choice of garnish. Hat tip to Santa Teresa 1796 for the recipe, but you can substitute with your favorite rum.
Ingredients:
Directions:
Combine ingredients in a mug, then garnish with lemon peel, cinnamon, cloves, star anise or other spices.
Spiked cider is a popular winter choice, and it's especially festive during the holidays. This classic recipe is brought to you by YouTube's How To Drink.
Ingredients:
Directions:
Heat the cider until it's simmering. In a serving glass, combine 2 oz of bourbon and approx. 4 oz of hot cider. Garnish with a cinnamon stick, lemon wheel and star anise.
This heavenly hot chocolate drink comes courtesy of Divine Chocolate. Mix drinking chocolate with spices and maple-cinnamon whipped cream for a decadent dessert in a mug. This recipe serves two.
Ingredients:
Whipped Cream:
Hot Chocolate
Instructions:
In a medium bowl, beat cream, maple syrup and cinnamon on medium-high speed until stiff. Set aside. In a medium saucepan bring milk to a bare simmer. Take off the heat and whisk in drinking chocolate, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, allspice and salt until completely dissolved and smooth. Divide between 2 heated mugs. Top drinking chocolate with whipped cream. Refrigerate any remaining whipped cream in an airtight container.
This classic holiday recipe that too often goes overlooked comes from French wine-based aperitif Lillet. Try the Lillet Blanc warmed over the stove with fresh citrus juice and spices for a cozy treat.
Ingredients:
Instructions:
Combine Lillet, spices, and juices in a pot over medium heat. Cook until warmed through, strain out solids. Pour into mugs and top with 1oz Cognac, orange wedge and a cinnamon stick.
Photography by: Courtesy of Noilly Prat and D’usse VSOP; Courtesy of St-Germain; Courtesy of Santa Teresa 1796; Courtesy of Divine Chocolate; Courtesy of Lillet
