15 Hot (Boozy) Drink Recipes for Cold Nights (2024)

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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This light and bright warm beverage is just the right thing if you’re feeling sniffly. (via Brit + Co.)

Slow-Cooker Mulled Reisling

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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This super sweet Irish coffee recipe is also dairy-free, for all to enjoy. (via Chef Bai)

Hot Apple Cider Wassail

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The robust, sweet flavors of this hot apple cider simmer together perfectly in a slow cooker. (via A Spicy Perspective)

Naughty and Nice Cinnamon Toddy

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Bourbon pairs with cinnamon and honey to create a drink that lives up to its name! (via Half-Baked Harvest)

Spiced Pear Mulled Wine

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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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What is a good alcoholic drink for a cold day? ›

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  • Winter whiskey sour. ...
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Which type of alcohol is good in winter? ›

Dark alcohol, like red wine, scotch, bourbon and whiskey, are all time favourites when it comes to winters!

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 liquor clears your sinuses? ›

The menthol in peppermint has decongestant properties, so mixing Peppermint Schnapps into a steaming hot beverage can potentially help clear nasal passages, ease breathing difficulties, and even soothe a sore throat.

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)

What are the best energizing alcoholic drinks? ›

  • Caffè corretto.
  • Espresso martini.
  • Irish coffee.
  • Jägerbomb.
  • Kahlúa.
  • Rev.
  • Rum and co*ke.
  • Vodka Red Bull.

What is a hot liquor? ›

Hot Liquor is heated brewing water, “liquor” being the traditional name given to the water that will later become beer in the brewing process. All other water used in the brewery, such as water used for cleaning, is simply called “water.” The term “hot liquor” is widely used in the UK and the United States.

What alcohol for hot summer day? ›

Second perhaps only to white rum, gin is the most quintessential warm weather spirit out there. It's light, it's refreshing, and its spritely botanical flavors take on and enhance the characteristics of whatever it's paired with (and it should always be paired with something).

What to serve hot drinks in at a party? ›

A pot on the stove with a ladle is the most basic service; the simmering beverage will perfume the whole house and will draw crowds into the kitchen. At large gatherings and buffets, a thermal carafe will keep drinks toasty warm for the entire evening.

Is vodka best for winter? ›

Come winter, many drinkers switch to brown spirits. That's a mistake, though—vodka can make great co*cktails for the colder months. We've rounded up our favorite creamy, spicy, or boozy vodka co*cktail recipes to get you through winter. When the weather gets cold, a rich, creamy drink is the way to go.

What liquor warms you up? ›

  • 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.
Oct 6, 2022

What to drink at a bar when you have a cold? ›

5 Drinks To Help You Get Over A Cold (Or At Least Feel Like It)
  • Hot Toddy. The Hot Toddy has been tried, true, and drunk aunt-approved. ...
  • Shot Of Tequila Blanco & Salt. When you're sick, tequila might be the last thing on your mind. ...
  • Hot Chocolate With Mint Liqueur. ...
  • Sangria. ...
  • White Whiskey & Orange Juice.
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How do you drink alcohol when you have a cold? ›

You should not drink alcohol when you have a cold,” says Dr. Robert Segal, Co-Founder of LabFinder. “Your immune system is already weakened when you are sick. Adding alcohol to that equation can only prolong the process of getting better.”

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.

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