15 Delicious (and Boozy!) Drinks to Keep You Warm All Winter Long

Delicious Drinks to Keep You Warm All Winter Long
Photo: Greg Dupree

Move over spring and summer—we got something truly special going on with cocktails for when the temperature starts to drop. Now, we love sipping on a tasty warm drink during the fall and winter seasons, and there are so many classic holiday hits. They're crowd-pleasers for your family and friends and can make even the most cynical of holiday celebrators feel cozy. But what's better than a drink that can keep us warm in more ways than one? Enter the bold, delicious and boozy holiday cocktails. Here are 15 of the best warm (adult) beverages to make this year.

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Hot Buttered Rye

Hot Buttered Rye
Ralph Anderson

Recipe: Hot Buttered Rye

Topped with a dollop of heavy cream whipped with maple syrup, this warm whiskey drink—with hints of ginger and nutmeg—is the ultimate cozy cocktail.

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Apple-Ale Wassail

Apple-Ale Wassail
Ralph Anderson

Recipe: Apple-Ale Wassail

This traditional English drink will make you feel like it's finally the holidays. Spices infuse apple-ale over a long and slow cooking process, perfect for a slow-cooker.

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Hot Cider Nog

Hot Cider Nog
Photo: Ralph Anderson

Recipe: Hot Cider Nog

Bourbon mixed with the delicious holiday hybrid of apple cider and eggnog will keep you festive and warm all season.

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Boozy Buttermint White Hot Chocolate

3-D Hot Chocolate
Greg DuPree

This ultra-creamy hot chocolate is made with chopped white chocolate, vanilla, and buttermints—with some Irish cream liqueur (like Baileys) mixed in—for a decadent boozy treat.

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Apple-Brandy Hot Toddies

Apple-Brandy Hot Toddies
Rob Howard

Recipe: Apple-Brandy Hot Toddies

A twist on a longtime Southern favorite, this cocktail calls in apple brandy to do the job.

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Pineapple Wassail

Pineapple Wassail

Recipe: Pineapple Wassail

A whiff of this sweet concoction in your home is enough to try this holiday drink. The aroma of the orange and cinnamon added to this recipe is just heavenly.

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Capital Eggnog

Capital Eggnog
Photo: Ralph Anderson

Recipe: Capital Eggnog

This classic holiday beverage needs no introduction and can be served warm or cold, with or without alcohol—but you know what we prefer!

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Warm Spiced Sangria

Warm Spiced Sangria
Laurey W. Glenn

Recipe: Warm Spiced Sangria

Subtle flavors of black peppercorns, whole allspice, and all cloves, as well as orange rind strips and juice, makes this infused wine punch warm and festive. Garnish with a cinnamon stick for extra cheer!

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Hot Bourbon-Orange Tea Toddy

Spiced Wine
Photo: Hector Sanchez

Recipe: Hot Bourbon-Orange Tea Toddy

Fresh ginger, lemon and honey take this warm mixture of hot tea and bourbon to the next level. A very small pinch of dried crushed red pepper gives a little extra heat.

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3-D Hot Chocolate

3-D Hot Chocolate
Greg Dupree

Recipe: 3-D Hot Chocolate

This decadent drink gets its name from three "D" ingredients: dark chocolate, dulce de leche and Drambuie liqueur (scotch whiskey flavored with honey and spices). Its not-too-sweet recipe is sure to be a hit.

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Hot Chocolate with Almond Liqueur

Hot Chocolate with Almond Liqueur Recipe
Photo: Charles Walton IV; Styling: Buffy Hargett

Recipe: Hot Chocolate with Almond Liqueur

A little more traditional and simple, this hot chocolate can be served with a bunch of stir-ins such as sugar cubes, chocolate chunks, candy-coated chocolate pieces, and biscotti for a festive party!

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Apple-Cranberry Holiday Wassail

Apple-Cranberry Holiday Wassail
Photo: Jennifer Causey

Recipe: Apple-Cranberry Holiday Wassail

We like this warm beverage with dark rum or bourbon—the cranberry juice adds extra flavor to the apple cider for a twist on the classic recipe.

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Smuggler's Coffee

Smuggler's Coffee
Photo: Fredrika Stjärne

Recipe: Smuggler's Coffee

Double the rum, double the fun! Gold and dark rum grace this coffee-based drink. A little cinnamon and orange zest top off the miriad of bold flavors.

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Mint-and-White-Chocolate Milk Punch

Mint-and-White-Chocolate Milk Punch
Photo: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Heather Chadduck

Recipe: Mint-and-White-Chocolate Milk Punch

Many holiday flavors packed into one cocktail. Vodka isn't featured in many warm holiday drinks, so we're happy to have this tasty one! For a festive rim to your milk punch for a party, crush peppermint sticks, dip your cup in corn syrup, and dip again in the peppermint.

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Coconut Eggnog

Coconut Eggnog
Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Marian Cooper Cairns

Recipe: Coconut Eggnog

This supremely sweet drink is made with coconut rum, coconut milk and shaved coconut for garnish! It's creamy, decadent and perfect for those who just love some coconut.

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