20 delicious cocktails perfect for winter

This wintertime classic is ideal for those who want a little tipsy kick with their cocoa. Add peppermint schnapps and vodka to your favorite hot chocolate base. It’s recommended to use milk rather than water to make the cocoa mix, as it absorbs the alcohol best!

Combine apple juice (home-squeezed or store-bought), cloves, squeezed oranges, cinnamon sticks, and spiced rum or bourbon. Simmer for a few hours and voila, the perfect wintertime drink. And like the peppermint hot cocoa, this is an easy one to make non-alcoholic, so that kiddos and non-drinkers alike can also enjoy it!

This delicious, timeless cocktail should be a staple on anyone’s cold-season drinks list. Amaretto can lean a little too sweet for many, but combining it with bourbon, lemon juice, bitters, and an egg white is the perfect drink for the cold months. Garnish with citrus or cherry.

This unique drink originated in London and is a spin on a classic Old Fashioned. It uses rum, simple syrup, orange bitters, and apple cider and is garnished with an orange twist. The perfect spicy cocktail to warm up on a chilly night.

Daiquiris may normally be a warmer-weather drink, but the winter version will at least create the illusion of sunnier skies. Use an aged and either spiced or dark rum, combine with lime juice and simple syrup, garnish, and voila!

If your go-to chilly afternoon drink is a London Fog, you’ll love this boozy take! Add gin, squeezed lemon, an egg white, and Earl Grey simple syrup for the ideal cocktail on a rainy (or snowy) afternoon.

Looking for something different to hit that boozy sweet tooth, we all seem to get this time of year? Try this fun recipe! Combine white chocolate liqueur, white creme de cacao, cream, and vanilla or regular vodka. Top with a piece of dark chocolate, chocolate shavings, or sprinkles.

Cognac, amaretto, and an ice cube are all you need to make this simply perfect cocktail. It’ll transport you to a terrasse in Paris, no matter where you sip from.

Another winter favorite! This is a great drink for parties as you can prep most of it beforehand. You can either purchase hot buttered rum mix in the grocery store or make your own by melting butter, mixing in brown sugar, removing it from the stove, and whisking in some ice cream and spices. Store in the freezer and take out when you want to make the drink!

Everyone’s favorite Italian cocktail is back and better than ever. Add some cinnamon and orange juice to the traditional recipe for the perfect way to stay warm, whether or not you have a fireplace.

Blend together pears, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, vanilla, and water until mostly liquified. Chill for a couple of hours before serving with a garnish of your choice.

An Old Fashioned is already a great winter drink, so why not spice it up for a hint of extra warmth? Add simple syrup and stir in a cinnamon stick or two, or use cinnamon whisky, whatever you have in your pantry.

If you dreamed of strolling Christmas markets in France or Germany, but couldn’t make the trip this year, don’t worry. You can at least re-create the feeling with some spiced, warm wine, and for fun, add a shot of something extra like amaretto!

On most American menus, you’ll see this drink as coffee with some Bailey’s, whiskey, and whipped cream. However, the true traditional version doesn’t contain Bailey’s at all! It’s all espresso, IRISH whiskey, a bit of brown sugar, and a bit of whipped cream to finish it off.

White Russians become all the rage this time of the year, even if Kahlua (or any coffee liqueur) isn’t normally your thing. For an extra seasonal twist, add some peppermint schnapps and a candy cane garnish!

We all know that Austrians love hot drinks, especially Viennese coffee and chocolate. This spiked version is a bit unique, combining hot chocolate with orange juice, which is optional. You can also make this drink without), rum and a topping of whipped cream and grated chocolate, of course!

Eggnog is a decisive drink this time of the year. You either love it or hate it. If you’re trying to convert some wary drinkers, try adding some rum, brandy, or whisky.

Move over gingerbread latte. This is the new must-try drink of the season! Either buy gingerbread-flavored syrup or make your own at home by boiling cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and water, add sugar, and cool once dissolved. Then, crush a gingerbread cookie, line the rim of the glass with syrup, and dip in the cookie crumbs. Finally, add coffee liqueur, Baileys, vodka, gingerbread syrup, and either vanilla ice cream or regular cream to a cocktail shaker. Pour in the glass to enjoy!

Another holiday classic, this refreshing warm cocktail is always a favorite during the colder time of year. Combine hot water, lemon juice, and honey with whiskey or bourbon. You can also add fresh lemon, cinnamon, and nutmeg for extra flavor.

If you’re a fan of Moscow Mules, then this is the perfect drink to prepare for your next holiday party. Swap out lime juice for orange and cranberry and use rosemary for the garnish.