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.
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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. ...
- 08 of 15.
Which is the best hot drink in alcohol? ›
- Hibiscus-Tequila Toddy. Floral and spa-like flavors such as hibiscus are in, so this is one hot alcoholic drink to try if you want to join the trend. ...
- Hot Orange Sipping Tea. Since we've given you a few hot alcoholic drinks for a crowd on this roundup, here's a spiked tea recipe for one. ...
- Make-It-Mine Mulled Wine.
What's a good alcoholic drink 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.
What are the best hot co*cktails? ›
Here are some of the experts' favorite simple hot co*cktail combinations.
- Amaro Caldo. Liquor.com / Sabrina Tan. ...
- Hot Toddies. Liquor.com / Sabrina Tan. ...
- Boozy Hot Chocolate. Liquor.com / Sabrina Tan. ...
- Spiked Apple Cider. Liquor.com / Sabrina Tan. ...
- Buzzed Up Coffee Drinks. Liquor.com / Sabrina Tan.
Which hot drink cools the body? ›
Hot beverages like tea and coffee also contain compounds that can help lower your body temperature. For example, green tea contains catechins, which promote sweating and help lower body temperature.
What is the most popular hot drink? ›
Put down your tea cup and grab a mug — in 2023, coffee overtook tea as the UK's hot beverage! Coffee consumption has been continuing to grow in the United Kingdom, but according to a 2023 Statista Global Consumer Survey, coffee is now the UK's leading 'hot drink of choice'.
What hot drink is best at night? ›
The Best Drinks For Bedtime
- Cocoa. Of course we couldn't leave COCOA out! ...
- Hot milk. A kiddies' favourite. ...
- Camomile tea. Taking a cup of camomile tea about 30mins before bed is a perfect relaxant. ...
- Peppermint tea. ...
- Hot chocolate.
Which alcohol is least harmful to your liver? ›
Given all the warnings about alcohol, think of this category as the least unhealthy alcoholic drinks:
- A glass of champagne or sparking white wine.
- Light beer.
- Spirits.
- Canned hard seltzer or hard kombucha.
- Don't drink on an empty stomach.
- Skip fruit juice mixers.
- Be careful with tropical drinks.
What's the healthiest alcohol to drink? ›
5 healthier drink options
- Dry red wine. Lower in sugars and higher in antioxidants. ...
- Dry white wine or champagne. Pretty much the same reasoning as above, just without the extra antioxidants.
- No-fuss co*cktails. ...
- Light beer. ...
- Hard kombucha.
What is a good relaxing alcoholic drink? ›
10 Best co*cktails to Mix Before Bed
- Manhattan. Liquor.com / Tim Nusog. ...
- Scotch & Soda. Liquor.com / Tim Nusog. ...
- Hot Toddy. Liquor.com / Tim Nusog. ...
- French Connection. Liquor.com / Tim Nusog. ...
- Hot Buttered Rum. Liquor.com / Tim Nusog. ...
- Old Fashioned. Liquor.com / Tim Nusog. ...
- Brandy Alexander. Liquor.com / Tim Nusog. ...
- Boulevardier.
Bourbon, aged rum, scotch, mezcal, and gin are especially good.
- Sheri Giblin. 9/13. Rittenhouse Inn Wassail Punch. Here, the warming flavors of bourbon and hot apple cider are rounded out with cranberry juice, light brown sugar, cloves, allspice, ginger, cinnamon, and white peppercorns.
- Tara Striano. 10/13. Rompope.
Which cold drink is best with vodka? ›
7+ Best Vodka Mixers You Should Try!
- Soda Water. Soda water is simplistic, realistic and straightforward. ...
- Cranberry Juice. Classic and consistent. ...
- Red Bull. Perfect for a night out, this is one of those mixers that make ordering at a busy club or bar much quicker. ...
- Orange Juice. ...
- Tomato Juice. ...
- Lemonade. ...
- Ginger Beer. ...
- Ice Tea.
What is the number one ordered co*cktail? ›
1. Margarita. The classic Margarita co*cktail has been one of the most popular co*cktails in America for years and still remains on top. While there are many variations, the traditional recipe consists of tequila, Triple Sec and lime juice.
Which co*cktail get you drunk fast? ›
Highly concentrated beverages, like vodka and gin, are absorbed faster by your body. It also absorbs fizzy and bubbly drinks, like champagne or soda mixes, quicker than other drinks. How fast you drink: Chugging rather than sipping will increase your BAC faster and cause you to feel drunker.
What hot beverage is good for a cold? ›
Which Tea Can Help Ease Cold and Flu Symptoms?
- Peppermint. Beyond the distinct taste from peppermint tea, you'll also ingest menthol in the leaves which help if you have a cough. ...
- Chamomile. Along with fluids, doctors will recommend rest to get over your illness. ...
- Echinacea. ...
- Ginger. ...
- Elderberry. ...
- Green. ...
- Hibiscus. ...
- Nettle.
Do hot drinks help in cold weather? ›
Myth 1: Drinking hot drinks make your warmer
Coffee, hot tea, hot cocoa—these hot drinks help warm us up on a cold winter day, right? Actually, hot drinks may actually help cool you down, according to Peter McNaughton, a neuroscientist at the University of Cambridge.
What is the best hot tea to drink for a cold? ›
The best teas for a cold include peppermint teas, chamomile teas, ginger teas, lemongrass teas, and hibiscus teas. Depending on what kind of tea you're drinking, you'll also reap plenty of other benefits including an immune system boost, antioxidants, vitamin C, and antimicrobial and antiviral properties.
What is the most hydrating warm drink? ›
5 Warm Beverages for Winter Hydration
- HOT LEMON WATER. Water is still the best hydrator because it is the simplest and, therefore, easiest fluid for the body to process. ...
- HERBAL TEA. ...
- COFFEE. ...
- WARM APPLE CIDER WITH CINNAMON. ...
- HOT COCOA. ...
- WARM SPICED APPLE JUICE PUNCH. ...
- NO-SUGAR-ADDED MINTY HOT COCOA.