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. And don’t forget to share your favorite winter drink ideas on our Facebook page.

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  Drambuie 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. Get the Recipe: Drambuie Caramel Apple Cider.
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  Bourbon 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. Get the Recipe: Bourbon Hot Toddy.
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  White 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.
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  Hot 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. Get the Recipe: Hot Buttered Rum.
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  Irish 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. Get the Recipe: Irish Coffee.
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  Orange-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. Get the Recipe: Orange-Scented Mulled Wine.
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  Smoked 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. Get the Recipe: Smoked Earl Grey Hot Toddy.
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  Hot 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. Get the Recipe: Hot Buttered Rum Apple Cider.
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  Irish Coffee Hot Chocolate

  The classic combination of coffee and Irish whiskey makes this hot chocolate even more warming than usual. Get the Recipe: Irish Coffee Hot Chocolate.
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  How-To

  How 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. See the Video: How to Make Holiday Drinks in Your Slow Cooker.