When winter arrives, you might want to drink boozy hot beverages or cocktails. These drinks can be comforting and energizing. Whether you're spending the day by a fire or watching your favorite Christmas movies, these warm winter drinks will keep you cozy and refreshed throughout the season.
Winter Cocktail Recipes
There are plenty of delicious winter drinks you can make for the season, from spicy hot toddy cocktails to rich mulled wine recipes. You can also make festive mixed drinks for the holidays depending on how you're feeling. These winter recipes can be used to entertain large groups at a holiday party.
Winter Mixed Drinks
These cranberry cocktail recipes are great for anyone looking for a tasty and refreshing drink to enjoy during the cold winter months. They're perfect for dinner parties or to drink during a holiday film marathon.
Pomegranate Martini
On a cold, winter's day, there is nothing better than a spiced martini. The cardamom and sweet pomegranate combine to make a delicious cocktail for the holidays.
Cranberry Vodka Fizz
Try this sugared cranberry fizz instead of a cranberry spritzer. The combination of cranberry simple syrup, vodka and a splash of sparkling wine makes this drink perfect for a wintertime soiree!
Low Carb Winter Vodka cocktails
If you are on a diet and want a cocktail that's low in carbs but not too heavy, then these sugared cranberry-vodka cocktails will do the trick. They are easy-to-make and don't include any artificial ingredients.
The best part is, you can make this recipe ahead of time to have on hand for your guests!
Winter Classics
You'll discover that winter cocktails have more intense flavors. Winter spirits tend to be stronger than other liqueurs, and so their flavor will be more intense.
Dark rums for instance, will have a higher potency and be less dilute than other liquors. This makes them perfect for winter drinks, which are strong and creamy.
White Russians, for instance, are among the easiest and best winter cocktails to prepare. You only need a few ingredients such as vodka, coffee liquor, and cream.
You can make this drink ahead of time to have on hand for your winter celebrations or as a nightcap after a cold day.
Snowshoe Grog
A popular winter beverage is snowshoe Grog. This is a mixture of dark schnapps and whiskey that is a perfect mix of warming flavors on cold winter days. To make this easy cocktail, you can use any whiskey or good bourbon. But, you can also try other dark spirits like brandy or darker rum.
Cocoa Old-Fashioned
The cocoa old-fashioned will delight your entire family and is very easy to make. It is also a good choice for those with a sweet tooth because it's a very decadent drink.
FAQ
What type of glasses should I purchase?
Glasses should hold no more than 4oz (118ml). Glasses that are larger than this can get very hot and cause burns.
How can I tell whether a drink is too strong?
Alcohol in strong drinks tends to be higher than alcohol in weak drinks. The proof is the measure of alcohol in a beverage. One proof equals 1 part alcohol to 100 percent pure grain alcohol volume. So a 12 oz. A bottle of wine will have ten proofs. A 16 oz. beer would be 13 proofs, and a 40 oz. 45 proofs would be required for a bottle of Scotch.
How long does a batch of frozen homemade cocktails take?
It depends on the number of cocktails you are making. For example, making 12 cocktails will take you 20 minutes. For 24 cocktails it will take you 40 minutes.
Statistics
- majority of pineapple juice and Malibu rum is only 21% alcohol content. (breakingtheboredom.com)
- If you choose one that's made with 100 percent agave (like Milagro or Sauza), you'll save a ton of money and still get a great-tasting drink. (mashed.com)
- You can simply follow the rule of thumb: $1/beer or wine, $2/ cocktail, and 10-20% for large tabs. (alembicbar.com)
- According to a post on Quora, the average bartender can make upward of 140 drinks per hour. (gloworder.com)
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How To
How to Order Drinks at the Bar Without Embarrassing Yourself
There are many options for ordering drinks at your local bar. However, these methods require that you know the type of drink you want before you go to the counter. You can ask your server to recommend what kind of drink you would like. This way, you won't embarrass yourself when asking them to make recommendations.
This involves talking with your server to tell them what type you want. You might say something like, "I'd like a glass of beer." Then tell him/her exactly what kind of beer you want. For example, you could say, "A Budweiser." Next, tell you server which size you desire (e.g., small medium large). When you're done, he/she will give you the correct price, and you'll never feel awkward again!