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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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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FAQs

What spiked 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 are the best alcoholic drinks for warming up in cold weather? ›

Some of the best winter co*cktails are twists on the classics, like the espresso martini or old-fashioned. And warm co*cktails like mulled wine or spiked hot chocolate add a cozy factor that can't be matched, and they're so simple to make for a group of friends or family.

What is a good hot drink 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.

What is the best alcohol to drink in the summer? ›

At home in any number of fizzy, refreshing drinks, gin is perhaps the perfect summer spirit. Classic drinks of the season include such venerables as the Tom Collins, the Gin Rickey and of course, the Gin and Tonic, along with a number of cooling relatives.

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.

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 is the coldest drink of alcohol? ›

A stiff martini that's close to straight gin is the coldest thing you'd want to try. Once you add water in the vermouth you have to raise the temp, because it “packs more of a cold punch” and will burn you sooner than alcohol.

Which drink is best in winter? ›

7 Winter Drinks To Keep You Warm This Winter
  • Spiced Apple Cider.
  • Hot Chocolate.
  • Mulled Wine.
  • Hot Toddy.
  • Chai Latte.
  • Ginger Tea.
  • Coffee.

What is a twist in a drink? ›

A twist is a piece of citrus zest used as a co*cktail garnish, generally for decoration and to add flavor when added to a mixed drink.

What hot drinks do Americans drink? ›

American hot drinks and drinks from around the world
  • Traditional Eggnog. 1L / 34 fl oz. ...
  • - 80 % Woongjin Teazle Peach & Oolong Tea. ...
  • - 80 % ...
  • BTS Hot Brew Americano Coffee Can Hazelnut Flavor. ...
  • - 80 % ...
  • Celestial Seasonings Madagascar Vanilla Rooibos. ...
  • Celestial Seasonings Ginger Tumeric Tea. ...
  • Celestial Seasonings Fruit Sampler.

What alcohol gives you a fun drunk? ›

Gin will make you everyone's best friend, but maybe not your own! You're going to be mischievous, entertaining and very reckless when you drink gin, which can make for a great night out with friends.

What is the best liquor for hot summer? ›

Warm Weather co*cktails: Best Spirits To Keep On Hand
  • Gin. Gin is one of the most refreshing of all spirits and often makes its debut each year in spring and summer. ...
  • Vodka. Vodka and lemonade, anyone? ...
  • Tequila. ...
  • Rum. ...
  • Bourbon.
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