Whether we’re celebrating Christmas or suffering from winter sniffles, a hot toddy is what we most want in our mug pretty much from December through March. These warm cocktails (plus a video tip on how to create your own) will keep a flush in your cheek all season long. Looking for more festive drinks? Check out our collections of holiday punch recipes and 10 ways to dress up champagne.
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RecipeDrambuie Caramel Apple Cider
You haven’t had warm apple cider like this before. It’s festive and sweet, and the caramel and warm spices make it the perfect dessert cocktail for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any winter gathering. -
RecipeBourbon Hot Toddy
While a hot toddy can’t cure a cold or the flu—as it was thought to do when the drink was invented in the late 19th century—it sure can soothe the soul. -
RecipeWhite Wine & Elderflower Gløgg
Throughout December, Scandinavians meet outside to drink the hot spiced wine punch known as gløgg (pronounced “gleug”) and sing carols—it’s like a cocktail party in the snow. Red wine is traditional in gløgg, but white wine is a nice change of pace in this light, bright version. Get the Recipe: White Wine Gløgg. -
RecipeHot Buttered Rum
Dark brown sugar and a dollop of whipped cream give this buttered rum a deep, rich flavor. The trick to this recipe is to use the best-quality rum you can find. -
RecipeIrish Coffee
The keys to real Irish coffee are Irish whiskey, brown sugar syrup, and cream that's just barely whipped so it floats on top but doesn't form peaks. -
RecipeOrange-Scented Mulled Wine
Seasonal clementine adds a sweet fruit note to this traditional cold-weather drink of hot red wine infused with sugar and spices. -
RecipeSmoked Earl Grey Hot Toddy
Adding an aromatic tea to a hot toddy gives it an extra dimension of warmth and complexity. Adding a small taste of an amaro goes really well here and adds a bit of depth to the drink. -
RecipeHot Buttered Rum Apple Cider
This is the kind of drink that warms you from the inside out. It scales down easily, making it a nice evening treat when you’re not entertaining, and the rum can be omitted for little ones. -
RecipeIrish Coffee Hot Chocolate
The classic combination of coffee and Irish whiskey makes this hot chocolate even more warming than usual. -
RecipeHot Chocolate Eggnog with Eggnog Whipped Cream
You’ll love this festive drink: A rich homemade eggnog is incorporated into both the hot chocolate and the whipped cream topping. It’s creamy, delicious, and unique!
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How-ToHow to Make Slow Cooker Holiday Drinks
When you’re hosting a holiday party, you want your guests to enjoy your fabulous cocktails, but you don't want to be stuck behind the bar all night. Watch this video tip on how to adapt most any hot cocktail recipe to your slow cooker so you can set up a self-serve station.
