These chilly days and evenings we've been having call for some hot cocktails! If you like your warm wintery drinks with a shot of alcohol, you're in luck. I have 27 recipes for delicious hot cocktails you won't be able to get enough of!
1. Kahlua Hot Chocolate
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Via Kahlua Hot Chocolate - Damn ...
Boozy hot chocolate is one of the best hot cocktails ever! Sweet, boozy and perfect for cold nights.
INGREDIENTS
- 2 cups milk
- 3 Tbls sugar
- 1 1/2 Tbls cocoa powder
- 1 oz Kahlúa
2. Boozy White Hot Chocolate
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Via Boozy White Hot Chocolate - ...
If you're more of a white chocolate fan, this is will be your trademark drink for the season.
3. Hoppin' Hot Scotch Cocktail
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Via Drink a decadent dessert cocktail ...
This baby has butterscotch Schnapps, hot chocolate and amaretto that makes a great dessert cocktail!
4. Bailey's Irish Cream Hot Chocolate
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What a heavenly mix of creamy Bailey's Irish cream, hot chocolate and milk!
5. This Kahlúa Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate
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ViaKahlúa Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate ...
If you're not sick of pumpkin spice yet, give this pumpkin spice and Kalua spiked hot chocolate a go.
6. Hot Mulled Apple Cider with a Shot of Rum
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Via Spiked Mulled Apple Cider - ...
Warm up any night with a mug of hot apple cider and a shot of rum.
7. Cinnamon and Tequila Hot Chocolate
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Via Last Fridays: Cinnamon and Tequila ...
Cinnamon and tequila might sound like an odd combo, but it's nothing short of amazing with hot chocolate!
8. Jamaican Coffee Cocktail
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Who doesn't like a little rum in their coffee? This is the perfect way to wind down after a long day.
9. Salted Caramel Vodka Hot Chocolate
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Salted caramel is one of the best flavor combinations ever in my opinion so I can imagine how tasty this drink is!
10. Hot Apple Jerry
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Via Hot Apple Jerry
This drink is a real treat. You've got apple cider and Sailor Jerry rum with tons of spices, butter and whipped cream. Yum!
11. Adult Hot Chocolate
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The photo alone just does it for me. Details how to make it check on The Modern Proper
12. Mulled Wine
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Via Mulled Wine {Hot Wine, Vin ...
This one's for the wine lovers out there!
13. Meyer Lemon and Sage Hot Toddy
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Via Captain's Table Challenge with Captain ...
Feeling a little under the weather? This hot toddy ought to help you feel better.
14. Pumpkin Spiked Latte
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Treat yourself to a spiked latte with homemade coconut cinnamon whipped cream.
15. Creamy Hot Buttered Rum
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Via Parental Halloween Readiness - Creamy ...
Buttery, creamy and sure to warm you up from head to toe.
16. Hot Toddy
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Although we already had a hot toddy recipe in this lineup, this one contains earl grey tea and cinnamon!
17. Hot Caramel Apple Cider for Grown-ups
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If caramel and apple is your thing, treat yourself to this hot cocktail tonight.
18. Spiced Orange Apple Amaretto Punch
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Via Orange punch recipe. – Look ...
Make this punch with or without alcohol, either way, it's delicious!
19. Hot Buttered Hazelnut Whiskey
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Whiskey and hazelnut together in a buttery, hot drink!
20. Hot Pumpkin Pie Cocktail
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Via Hot Pumpkin Pie Cocktail - ...
Spiked pumpkin pie in a glass.
21. BOOZY RASPBERRY HOT CHOCOLATE
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Via Boozy Raspberry Hot Chocolate - ...
Raspberries with Chambord and real hot chocolate. Incredible!
22. Mulled Pear Sangria
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Warm up with a hot and fruity sangria.
23. Casino Coffee
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Via Casino Coffee - The Drink ...
Double down on this coffee with brandy, amaretto and chocolate liqueur.
24. Amaretto Spiked Eggnog Latte
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Via amaretto spiked eggnog latte - ...
I know it's early for eggnog, but for those who want to get a head start on the holiday season, this spiked latte is sure to get you in the mood!
25. Spiked Gingerbread Coffee
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Via Tasty Trials: Spiked Gingerbread Coffee ...
Gingerbread liqueur, coffee, amaretto and an amazing homemade whipped cream.
26. SPIKED BUTTERSCOTCH HOT CHOCOLATE
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Via Spiked Butterscotch Hot Chocolate -
If you love butterscotch, you are seriously going to fall in love with this adult hot chocolate.
27. BAILEYS SPIKED COFFEE with DULCE DE LECHE
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ViaBaileys Spiked Coffee with Dulce ...
Give regular coffee a little kick with Bailey's and dulce de leche.
No matter what the weather is like in your area, don't wait to try out these hot cocktail recipes! Do you have a favorite winter cocktail you like to make?
Frequently Asked Questions
- What's the best hot cocktail to try if I'm new to warm alcoholic drinks?
- Oh, you have to start with a classic Hot Toddy! It's super comforting and so easy to make. It's like a warm hug in a mug, trust me.
- Can I make these hot cocktails at home, or should I just order them at a bar?
- You can definitely make them at home! Most recipes are pretty simple and only need a few ingredients. Plus, there’s nothing better than lounging at home with a warm drink in hand.
- Which hot cocktail is best for a cold, snowy day?
- For those super chilly days, I'd say go for a Spiked Hot Chocolate or Mulled Wine. Both are super rich and will warm you right up!
- Are there any non-dairy options for hot cocktails?
- Absolutely! Hot cocktails like Hot Toddy or Mulled Wine don’t need any milk. And for creamier ones, you can always swap in almond milk or oat milk. They taste great and keep things cozy.
- What's a fun hot cocktail to serve at a winter party?
- Try a Warm Apple Cider with Rum. It’s festive, smells amazing, and can be made in big batches so everyone can enjoy it all night!