5 Warm Cocktails to Keep You Cozy This Winter
Around a decade ago, fresh out of a breakup, I had a perfect idea: Invite people over for Christmas Eve. My family all lived in the same city, so we didn’t really do a huge holiday celebration. The holidays did, however, bring a good number of my friends home to visit. Friends who by Christmas Eve were often ready for a little break from one-on-one time with the fam.
I had a casual get together where I played Christmas movies, put out Gingerbread houses for us all to collectively decorate poorly, and made warm, alcoholic drinks.
There’s something especially cozy about a warm cocktail. Spiked apple cider has since become my go-to when the holidays (or cold weather in general) rolls around. I’ve also learned over the years that a warm cocktail also doesn’t have to mean cider or cocoa (although both are delicious).
If you’re interested in giving a warm drink a try (you are), here are a few toasty beverages to get you started:
Holiday Toddy
Created by William Grant & Sons Director of Brand Advocacy Charlotte Voisey
Ingredients:
?2 parts Fistful of Bourbon
2 parts hot water
½ part mint simple syrup
½ part fresh lime juice
1 bar spoon crème de cacao
2 dashes angostura bitters
Directions: Combine ingredients in a mug. Garnish with a large sprig of mint and freshly grated nutmeg.
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