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Hot Toddy
The Hot Toddy is the ideal winter beverage. Some drinks, like fire, are so fundamental to our understanding of mixed beverages that they were discovered rather than invented. Some Hot Toddys are similar to Whiskey Sours (whiskey, citrus, sweetener, and hot water), while others are similar to Old Fashioneds (whiskey, sweetness, spice, and hot water), but in any case, the Hot Toddy is “like whiskey chicken soup, the perfect drink to displace any physical or emotional chill,” as we write.
Flip Peanut Malt
The Peanut Malt Flip is an unusual name. A quick peek at the components reveals anything strange. And its apparent oddity is one of its main draws because making one for yourself will reveal that it doesn’t taste unusual at all—just pure, rich bliss. The scotch adds body, the cream adds richness, and the peanut butter, as we say, “is what makes it art.”
Hot Chocolate with Rum
Say fewer words. The term “Boozy Hot Chocolate” is enough to elicit a “yes, please” from many, if not most, people. It’s also “a powerful and resilient template, one that virtually screams for customization, and there’s no one best way to accomplish it,” we learned after extensive testing. You might simply add a shot of whatever is nearby. It could be microwaved Swiss Miss and still taste excellent, but we spent some time figuring out how to truly make it shine.
Eggnog
Most people have only tried the terrible kind of eggnog, the monotonous and occasionally nasty boxes that line the dairy department of the grocery every December. To put it mildly, this is a catastrophe. “[Eggnog is] one of the most insanely delicious things you can drink, ounce for ounce.” If you enjoy ice cream, you’ll enjoy eggnog.
Apple Cider Mulled
Mulled Apple Cider Cocktails are one of winter’s most delicious treats, worth making just for the aroma, and creating some for family or friends is almost a love language. It’s the perfect marriage of sweetness and spice, served hot and boosted by Irish whiskey, which “warms you from the inside in a way you otherwise can only receive from viewing films of soldiers coming home to their dogs.
75 french
The French 75, we write, “is so strongly associated with festivals that it’s nearly inherent (drinking them is a celebration in and of itself).” What other option is there for New Year’s Eve? There are other cocktails you could use—the Airmail and Old Cuban come to mind—but they’ve all been taught by the French 75.
The Bloody Mary
We call the Bloody Mary the “undisputed champion of airports and breakfast,” and without the alcohol, “it’s honestly a rather healthy way to start the day.” And, while marketing teams’ squawkings are normally to be ignored, the recent designation of January 1 as “National Bloody Mary Day” seems appropriate. Furthermore, everyone knows that New Year’s Resolutions begin on January 3rd.
Martini with Mistletoe
The Mistletoe martini is a pleasantly refreshing Christmas cocktail made with cranberry juice, elderflower liqueur, vodka, and a touch of simple syrup. It hits all of the refreshing notes, with tart cranberries, sweet simple syrup, and flowery bitterness from elderflower. A single cranberry garnished with a sprig of mint leaves puts mistletoe in your martini glass!
Cocktail for Christmas
Only in the northern hemisphere is Christmas frigid. Christmas is a summer holiday in countries south of the equator. This Christmas cocktail pays homage to summery Christmas cocktail parties while transporting us northerners to a tropical sanctuary amid winter. The Christmas cocktail consists of pomegranate juice, rum, and lime soda. This recipe yields enough for a pitcher to keep large groups pleased.
White Russian with Gingerbread
Gingerbread White Russians are a cheery and nostalgic spin on the White Russian that incorporates homemade simple syrup. The simple syrup infuses water with molasses, vanilla, ginger, and cinnamon, simulating the flavors of gingerbread cookies. Simple syrup isn’t as difficult to make as it sounds, and one batch makes enough for up to 16 cocktails.
The Parrot in the Pear Tree
You can hum the traditional hymn while mixing the cocktail’s name. This light and the delightful cocktail is made with pear vodka, fresh lemon juice, and champagne. The dryness and bubbles from the champagne help to balance off the sweetness while emphasizing the pear taste. The Partridge on a Pear Tree cocktail is both beautiful and refreshing. It would make an excellent Christmas brunch cocktail, putting a winter spin on the classic bellini.
Poinsettia
Are you ready for the most lively, sparkling Christmas cocktail? The Poinsettia, a cranberry champagne cocktail, is arrived! Its vibrant hue and comfortable vibe make it perfect for wintery weather. It adds to the enjoyment of any occasion, from Thanksgiving to holiday gatherings to Christmas Eve. Of course, you may serve it at any time of the year! It merely has a few simple ingredients.
