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 are some good hot alcoholic drinks? ›

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  • 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.
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What alcoholic 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 to drink on cold days? ›

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.
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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. ...
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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.

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Tequila is made for heat – it doesn't know anything else. If the only way you've had the stuff is in enormously sweet mixed drinks or hastily chased shots, you're missing out – good tequila doesn't need to be masked with fruit syrups or huge amounts of granulated sugar.

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Spirits, they say, are more often associated with negative moods, while wines and beer more often elicit a positive response. “For centuries,” says Prof. Bellis, “the history of rum, gin, vodka, and other spirits has been laced with violence.

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Coffee Urns, Insulated Carafes, Teapots, Coffee Servers, and a wide variety of mugs can all help pull off hot beverage service at your event.

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