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)

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What are some good hot alcoholic drinks? ›

6 Hot Alcoholic Drinks to Warm Your Soul This Winter
  • 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.
May 7, 2024

What spiked drinks are good in 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.
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What hot drinks are good for a cold? ›

For boosted immunity and/or sickness relief, try making lemon-ginger-cinnamon tea or a hot toddy. To make the immune-boosting tea, simply squeeze half a lemon into a mug and add the lemon rind. Add one or two cinnamon sticks and five slices of peeled ginger root.

What is the best alcohol to drink in cold weather? ›

Brandy, rum, and whiskey are included in many of the best recipes for winter days, but not all of the drinks are served hot. While spiked coffee, tea, and cocoa drinks are comforting, even cold drinks can take the chill out of your bones, especially when they feature the tastes of the season.

What's a good alcoholic drink for a 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 are drinks commonly spiked with? ›

Some examples of drugs that have reportedly been used for drink spiking include:
  • gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB)
  • gamma-butyrolactone (GBL)
  • tranquillisers, for example benzodiazepines, including Valium (diazepam), or Rohypnol.
  • ketamine.

What is chill spiked spirit? ›

Chill Spiked Spirit contains 5-percent double-distilled alcohol, real fruit extract, and soda water. This means it has the same alcohol strength, but with a more refreshing taste. It has no artificial sweetener and with zero trans fats, eliminating that heavy feeling in the gut that beer drinkers feel.

Is a shot of liquor good for 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 drinks are good for cold weather? ›

So pull out your favorite mug, and get ready to sip your way through winter.
  • Spiced Apple Cider. This classic drink is perfect for chilly days and nights. ...
  • Hot Chocolate. ...
  • Mulled Wine. ...
  • Hot Toddy. ...
  • Chai Latte. ...
  • Ginger Tea. ...
  • Coffee.

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 alcohol should be served warm? ›

A warm mug of booze is a strategy used for centuries to stay warm all winter long. Here are all the best hot alcoholic drinks and co*cktails to take the chill off! Try party classics like buttered rum, mulled wine and spiked cider, or simply drizzle a bit of peppermint schnapps into your hot chocolate.

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