Cocktail Recipes Winter

These winter cocktails are perfect for chilly weather! From hot drinks to seasonal spins on classics, they’ll warm you from the inside out.

Chilly outside? Great, because that’s the only excuse you need to make these Winter Cocktails! ‘Tis the season for warm mugs, cozy spices, and robust liquors like bourbon and rum. Try winter classics like mulled wine and spiked hot chocolate, or drinks that warm you from the inside out like a Maple Old Fashioned. Flavors like cranberry, apple, pear, coffee, and chocolate make this a deliciously satisfying list of wintery hits. Ready to get started?

What better winter cocktail than a batch of Mulled Wine? Make up a big pot, and it fills your kitchen with an intoxicating aroma of toasted allspice and cinnamon. This recipe is just sweet enough, balancing the bold fruity wine with mulling spices, citrus, and oak and vanilla notes on the finish.

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Want a cozy winter drink that warms you from the inside out? There’s nothing better at taking the chill off than homemade Spiked Hot Chocolate! This mug of liquid cocoa is rich and creamy, with an intense depth in chocolate flavor. A hint of aged rum or bourbon, and it gives it a warming complexity with notes of vanilla and oak. Take one sip and we think you’ll agree: it’s truly 

This winter spin on the margarita is seriously cozy: the Apple Cider Margarita! It’s tangy and balanced: the zingy tequila and lime pairs beautifully with the sweet cider. Top it off with a cinnamon sugar rim, and every sip is a delight. Make the pitcher variation if you’re serving a crowd!

Here’s a unique winter cocktail with an impressive sweet flavor: the Pear Martini! This drink is great for entertaining, and to be honest: it caught us off guard with its delicate, sweet flavor. Pear comes in two waves: a muddled fresh pear brings brightness, and pear vodka infuses a strong fruity aroma. Paired with fresh lemon juice and simple syrup, it’s truly stunning! 

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When it comes to entertaining, the Moscow Mule is pretty ideal. It’s tangy and refreshing, easy to make right into the mug, and everyone always loves it. So get ready for the best new fruity winter spin: the Cranberry Moscow Mule! This drink has loads of sweet tart flavor, balancing crisp cranberry with tangy lime and spicy ginger. 

Here’s a delightful signature winter cocktail: try the Peppermint Martini! This drink is creamy and minty fresh, a delicious combination of peppermint schnapps and chocolate liqueur. In fact, you may want to drink this any time of year! Of course, it’s perfect for the holidays. Cozy up with one by the fire, or drink it as a fun Christmas cocktail with appetizers.

This winter cocktail is great for gatherings and side benefit: it makes your kitchen smell heavenly! The rum complements the cinnamon, cloves, and star anise perfectly. It's very easy to make and the perfect hot cocktail to warm your hands over.

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Here’s a warming winter cocktail to put on your to-drink list: Baileys Hot Chocolate! It’s got the best deep chocolaty flavor, accentuated by the chocolate and vanilla notes with the fruity finish of Irish whiskey. Topped with fluffy whipped cream, it’s a revelation! Serve this sweet hot alcoholic drink anytime you need a wintery pick me up: or it’s great for the holidays or a snow day. 

 Here’s how to keep drinking it well into the winter: Apple Sangria! This drink is made the traditional Spanish way, like our Classic Red Sangria. That means it’s tart and wine-forward, instead of loaded with sugar like American versions of the drink. But to turn it into a fall variation, we’ve used red and green apples as the fruit and added a hint of cinnamon.

Here’s a winter cocktail that’s ideal for sipping by the fire on a chilly evening: Hot Buttered Rum! This historic drink has been around for centuries. Modern takes on it get a little wacky, so we’ve gone back to its roots to bring you the “real” way to make it. This version is subtly sweet, cozy-spiced with cinnamon and allspice, and spirit-forward with boozy dark rum.

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Be even more fun than the original. It’s got a bright, minty finish that melds into the Kahlua and cream perfectly. It’s fast and easy to swirl together in a lowball glass, and it’s a total crowd pleaser. 

What's more warming in winter than the Old Fashioned? This twist uses maple syrup instead of sugar, along with the classic whiskey and bitters. Give it a swirl and a taste, and it’s even smoother than the original! The maple syrup adds hints of caramel and vanilla that give even more nuance and sophistication to each sip. It’s a great winter cocktail that warms the soul! 

Need a warming drink for winter? Try the Hot Toddy! Now, this is less of a winter cocktail and more like a boozy cup of tea to warm your spirits. Pour boiling water over a shot of bourbon, then top off with lemon and spices. It’s bourbon forward and perfect for sipping on chilly evenings.

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Want an easy winter cocktail? Try Apple Cider and Whiskey! These two ingredients go hand in hand, the spicy whiskey complimenting the sweet tart cider perfectly. The great part about this pairing? You can drink it hot or cold! Make it as a lowball cocktail with big chunks of clear ice, or opt for hot spiked cider spiced with cinnamon and cloves.

Last but not least: Irish coffee is a classic winter cocktail! There’s nothing more soul warming than that classic combination of bitter coffee, buttery whisky and frothy whipped cream. There are infinite variations on the spiked coffee theme, too. Ready to get buzzed?

This mulled wine recipe is easy and classic, starring a bold red, mulling spices, brandy and orange. The ideal cozy winter cocktail for a crowd!For wintertime, cocktail cravings lean toward boozy hot drinks and cocktails that feel fortifying and comforting. My general rule for winter cocktails is: less fruit, more chocolate and coffee!

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But it’s not a hard and fast rule, and you’ll find some cocktails in this collection that blur the lines. The most important thing about winter cocktails is that they seem cozy and comforting.

And if none of these are quite what you were after, you can always take a look at some alcoholic hot chocolate cocktails.

The Toasted Almond Cocktail is a classic drink recipe featuring two liqueurs and cream. It's rich and sweet - enough to be a dessert replacement. It's creamy with mocha almond cherry notes.

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You can't get through winter without an Irish Coffee or two. Can you? Why would you even try? Irish Coffee is one of the simplest and oldest recipes for a coffee drink.

It blends coffee with Irish whiskey and either sugar or Irish cream. It's a wonderfully bittersweet hot cocktail that's perfect for after dinner or as a nightcap (but you might want to make it with decaf coffee).

The classic Hot Toddy features whiskey blended with clove, nutmeg and lemon juice and served with a cinnamon stick. It will warm you all the way to your toes.

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The Brandy Alexander is an old classic featuring brandy, dark creme de cacao and cream, garnished with nutmeg. It's a dessert drink: chocolatey, sweet, creamy and smooth. Because the alcohol taste is so light, you might think of it as a spiked milkshake. But it's more subtle and grown-up than that.

The White Russian is a delicious, creamy treat of a drink. It tastes like a chocolate mocha with cream, so what's not to like?

The Marshmallow Shooter cocktail actually tastes like a marshmallow. It's sweet and vanilla with a creamy texture. You may have to try to control yourself - you'll want another one, and another one...

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This delicious drink is a lot like a Mulled Wine that you make quickly in the microwave instead of in a pot on the stove. It is definitely a shortcut, and the result is tasty.

Have a Kahlua Hot Chocolate when you're trying to get warm. It's so simple and so tasty. The only way to complicate it is with whipped cream and sprinkles. This delicious recipe blends hot chocolate and Kahlua together for a tasty treat.

It's perfect for cool evenings or anytime you're in the mood for hot chocolate. And we've got plenty more Kahlua drinks where that one came from!

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Mulled wine is a favorite winter punch that's served warm in a mug. Wine, cognac and various spices all simmered together. It is a delicious, comforting drink that transforms any leftover or cheap wine into something wonderful, warm and soothing.

This tasty cocktail wakes you up with hot coffee with Kahlua, brandy and dark creme de cacao. It's like a mocha with very subtle fruity notes and a kick.

The Spicy Martini is just what it sounds like: gin, vermouth and the hot sauce of your choice. You may be worried about drinking hot sauce straight up - and it is pretty intense - but it's amazing.

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Featuring cognac, which is lit on fire. Then you put the fire out by pouring hot coffee over it. With cinnamon, lemon and sugar.

Another classic, with a pat of butter floated atop hot dark rum. This