Winter winds bring a change of taste in drinks and there are many stunning cocktails for you to try to warm you up for the coldest days of the year. The best recipes are those that highlight seasonal flavors and warm up that chill in your bones. From comforting hot drinks to smooth sippers like eggnog, there’s a great winter drink waiting for everyone.
1. Caramel Irish Coffee
Caramel Irish Coffee puts a delicious spin. This recipe uses the great Irish whiskey and coffee combination that makes Irish coffee an iconic cocktail. You can add Irish cream and butterscotch schnapps before topping it with whipped cream and caramel.
2. Eggnog
Sometimes, you just want a classic. This rum eggnog has just five ingredients: rum, port wine, simple syrup, an egg, and nutmeg. It’s possible that you already have the egg, sugar, and nutmeg in your cupboard right now; the rum and port wine, while a little more expensive, but it’s worth it.
3. Spiced Cinnamon Margarrita
This spiced cinnamon margarita can be enjoyed anytime because the ingredients it’s made with are available in every season. Instead of fresh cranberries, cranberry juice, tequila, orange liqueur, and lime juice can be used along with cinnamon syrup for a tasty cocktail.
4. Hot Gin Toddy
The flavor of gin is perfect for snowy days. If you want to enhance a gin’s juniper, warm it up and enjoy Hot Gin Toddy. It comes to life under steam. Add lemon, sugar, and cinnamon to enhance it’s taste.
5. Snowball
Winter months seem like the perfect time to revive a recipe your grandfather might have enjoyed. The Snowball recipe is as classic as a cocktail can get. The mix is simple—brandy, syrup, egg, and ginger ale—but when it’s put together, it brings a certain level of sophistication.