{"id":655,"date":"2022-05-29T11:45:39","date_gmt":"2022-05-29T11:45:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/?p=655"},"modified":"2025-11-12T11:49:25","modified_gmt":"2025-11-12T15:49:25","slug":"hot-christmas-cocktails","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/trends\/hot-christmas-cocktails\/","title":{"rendered":"11 Hot Christmas Cocktails for a Cozy Holiday Indulgence"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">It\u2019s Christmas, which means cozy nights in and Christmas charades with friends. If it is so cold that even your sweater needs a sweater, it\u2019s time to mix up some <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">hot Christmas cocktails<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> to bring back the festive cheer. These 11 cocktails are served warm and are sure to be a hit with your guests. You never know\u2014it might even warm the cockles of your mother-in-law\u2019s heart. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>1. Hot Toddy<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4982 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/Hot-Toddy_GPC-e1670579266705-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Hot Toddy Cocktails\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/Hot-Toddy_GPC-e1670579266705-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/Hot-Toddy_GPC-e1670579266705-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/Hot-Toddy_GPC-e1670579266705-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/Hot-Toddy_GPC-e1670579266705-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/Hot-Toddy_GPC-e1670579266705-1480x740.jpg 1480w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/Hot-Toddy_GPC-e1670579266705-760x380.jpg 760w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/Hot-Toddy_GPC-e1670579266705.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Yeah, we <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">know<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\"> it\u2019s been a long holiday. We <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">understand. <\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\">It happens to all of us <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">every festive season<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\">. And we keep going back for more. Lunacy!\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Take a step back from the Christmas chaos and make a <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/recipes\/hot-toddy-cocktail\/\">Hot Toddy<\/a> cocktail.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> It will give everyone that lovely glowy feeling and is the ideal drink to sip on slowly while you recover from the day\u2019s compulsory family holiday itinerary. Made with bourbon, lemon, sugar, spices, and boiling water, this warm holiday drink can be customized with your favorite alcohol and fruit flavors. It\u2019s the perfect nightcap to serve just before sneaking off to the privacy and quiet of your bedroom<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>2. Werther&#8217;s Hot Toddies<\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">You&#8217;re doing it wrong if you\u2019re not unbuttoning the top of your pants after a Christmas meal. Go on and give in to the indulgence (it\u2019s only once a year) and make a <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Werther\u2019s Hot Toddy.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">This one is for the sweet tooth in your family. Made with Werther&#8217;s Original candies and caramel, this is one indulgent hot toddy, and it\u2019s easy to do. Rim serving mugs with crushed candies. Combine water, more candy, and cinnamon sticks in a saucepan over medium heat and simmer until the candy has melted. Take off the heat and add lemon juice and bourbon. Pour into prepared mugs and enjoy!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>3. Tequila Hot Chocolate<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-16434\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/Festive-Tequila-Cocktails_Featured-Image_Firefly_HelenaLombard-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Two glass mugs of tequila hot chocolate with tequila shots\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/Festive-Tequila-Cocktails_Featured-Image_Firefly_HelenaLombard-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/Festive-Tequila-Cocktails_Featured-Image_Firefly_HelenaLombard-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/Festive-Tequila-Cocktails_Featured-Image_Firefly_HelenaLombard-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/Festive-Tequila-Cocktails_Featured-Image_Firefly_HelenaLombard-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/Festive-Tequila-Cocktails_Featured-Image_Firefly_HelenaLombard-1480x740.jpg 1480w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/Festive-Tequila-Cocktails_Featured-Image_Firefly_HelenaLombard-760x380.jpg 760w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/Festive-Tequila-Cocktails_Featured-Image_Firefly_HelenaLombard.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">If it\u2019s extra chilly outside, we suggest making a velvety smooth <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/recipes\/tequila-hot-chocolate\/\">Tequila Hot Chocolate<\/a>.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Made with reposado tequila, real Mexican chocolate, and spiced milk, this recipe is <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">everything <\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\">if you\u2019re looking for delicious <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">warm Christmas cocktails<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> that can be made in a batch. It\u2019s rich, warm, very inviting, and one of the best after-dinner drinks you\u2019ll make this season.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The magic ingredient for this warm Christmas drink is authentic Mexican chocolate. It\u2019s made with cacao nibs, cinnamon and a hint of sugar, so it\u2019s not overly sweet but richer in flavor. We also have options for you to turn this into a vegan\u2019s dream cocktail, so you can score some brownie points and cater for them too. Intensely rich and packed with all the right spices, this dessert cocktail will melt away the cold<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>4. Hot Pumpkin Pie<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4240 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/06\/Hot-Pumpkin-Pie-Cocktail_Canva_rimmabondarenko-e1667576031807-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Indulgent Hot Pumpkin Pie drinks with marshmallows and cinnamon\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/06\/Hot-Pumpkin-Pie-Cocktail_Canva_rimmabondarenko-e1667576031807-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/06\/Hot-Pumpkin-Pie-Cocktail_Canva_rimmabondarenko-e1667576031807-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/06\/Hot-Pumpkin-Pie-Cocktail_Canva_rimmabondarenko-e1667576031807-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/06\/Hot-Pumpkin-Pie-Cocktail_Canva_rimmabondarenko-e1667576031807-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/06\/Hot-Pumpkin-Pie-Cocktail_Canva_rimmabondarenko-e1667576031807-1480x740.jpg 1480w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/06\/Hot-Pumpkin-Pie-Cocktail_Canva_rimmabondarenko-e1667576031807-760x380.jpg 760w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/06\/Hot-Pumpkin-Pie-Cocktail_Canva_rimmabondarenko-e1667576031807.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/recipes\/hot-pumpkin-pie-cocktail\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Hot Pumpkin Pie<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> is the happy ending (to Christmas) that you\u2019ve been looking for. Up your festive season game with a thick and creamy dessert cocktail that basically tastes like liquid pumpkin pie.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">To make one, warm up milk, Irish cream, and vodka or rum in a pot. Once simmering, stir in pumpkin puree and pumpkin spice, then ladle into mugs and top with cool whip or whipped cream. Simple, delicious, and very moreish, it might be the most comforting thing you\u2019ve ever tasted.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>5. Old Fashioned Eggnog<\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Old Fashioned Eggnog<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> is a spin-off of the <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">original Eggnog recipe.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Expect a creamier drink with stronger hints of spice with the same taste of the traditional that you\u2019ve come to love. Feel free to use store-bought eggnog, heat it up and add bourbon for a speedier version. We won\u2019t tell anyone if you don\u2019t.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Making Eggnog is an act of love. We suggest playing your favorite Christmas carols while you make this recipe &#8211; you\u2019re going to be stuck by your stovetop for around 40 minutes while you make your own Eggnog. Do this by warming up heavy cream, vanilla, nutmeg, and milk over medium heat. Once simmering, remove it from the heat and leave the flavors to develop for as long as you can\u2014half an hour should do the trick. Next, strain the spiced cream mixture, remove the whole spices, and then add it to the pot to warm up again. Mix this with egg yolk (whisked with sugar and salt), bring it back to a simmer, and cook until creamy and thick (around 10 minutes). Cool the pot over a bowl filled with iced water, stirring occasionally, then add more milk, bourbon, or cognac. Finally, you\u2019re going to fold in some whipped egg whites, and you\u2019re done! Ladle into Old Fashioned glasses and sprinkle over some nutmeg for extra festive cheer.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>6. Hot Apple Cider<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1177 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/06\/218.US_Hot-Apple-Cider-Cocktail-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Front view of Hot Apple Cider Cocktail garnished with Cinnamon sticks and an apple slice\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/06\/218.US_Hot-Apple-Cider-Cocktail-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/06\/218.US_Hot-Apple-Cider-Cocktail-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/06\/218.US_Hot-Apple-Cider-Cocktail-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/06\/218.US_Hot-Apple-Cider-Cocktail-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/06\/218.US_Hot-Apple-Cider-Cocktail-1480x740.jpg 1480w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/06\/218.US_Hot-Apple-Cider-Cocktail.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Cozy up with a mug of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/recipes\/bourbon-apple-cider-cocktail\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Hot Apple Cide<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">r and bourbon. As far as <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">warm alcoholic Christmas drinks<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> go, it&#8217;s one of our favorites. We love it for its rich caramel and vanilla flavors that blend perfectly with the sweetness of apple cider and the tartness of the lemon. Spice it up with cloves, star anise, cinnamon, and even thyme. If you have kids running around, make an <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Apple Cider mocktail<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u2014it will be just as satisfying as the original.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>7. Classic Hot Buttered Rum<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1464 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/26.-Hot-Buttered-Rum_Canva_Rimma_Bondarenko-hot-buttered-rum-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Hot maple buttered rum\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/26.-Hot-Buttered-Rum_Canva_Rimma_Bondarenko-hot-buttered-rum-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/26.-Hot-Buttered-Rum_Canva_Rimma_Bondarenko-hot-buttered-rum-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/26.-Hot-Buttered-Rum_Canva_Rimma_Bondarenko-hot-buttered-rum-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/26.-Hot-Buttered-Rum_Canva_Rimma_Bondarenko-hot-buttered-rum-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/26.-Hot-Buttered-Rum_Canva_Rimma_Bondarenko-hot-buttered-rum-1480x740.jpg 1480w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/26.-Hot-Buttered-Rum_Canva_Rimma_Bondarenko-hot-buttered-rum.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Mmmm. Hot buttered rum. The name alone makes our mouth water. Rich, creamy and sweet, it\u2019s a cozy cocktail best enjoyed next to a roaring log fire. Made with salted butter, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, dark rum, and boiling water, it\u2019s a recipe that begs to be adapted. We have a few varieties of <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Hot Buttered Rum<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> that you can experiment with.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The taste might remind you a little bit of spiked apple cider. The addition of dark rum and spiced butter gives this after-dinner cocktail its fantastic depth of flavor. Adding butter to a cocktail might seem over the top, but it is Christmas after all! You can even go as far as topping this drink with whipped cream. So be a little extravagant and surprise your guests with this super satisfying drink.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>8. Warm Christmas Cocktail<\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Warm Chris<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">tmas Cocktails<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> are great for the masses because you can make a batch and keep it warm on the stove, ready to ladle up when your guests arrive. This indulgent bourbon-based cocktail is packed with coconut, caramel, and vanilla flavors.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">In a pot and warm up milk, coconut milk, brown sugar, and vanilla pods to make a batch. Once it\u2019s simmering, whisk the mixture until frothy. Next, add bourbon to a mug, pour over the warm milk mixture and sprinkle over some nutmeg. Serve this <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">warm holiday drink<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> if you\u2019re looking for something a little different that everyone will love. And if they\u2019re picky, let them pour their own with a choice of their favorite liquor\u2014rum and brandy work just as well as bourbon.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>9. Hot Milk Punch<\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">If you\u2019re not feeling the eggnog vibes this year (no judgment here), try your hand at something new. We\u2019re talking about one of the oldest cocktails out there, and once you have your first sip, <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Hot Milk Punch<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> might become your go-to warm drink of the season.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">As rich in history as it is in taste, you need very basic ingredients to pull it off. Milk, bourbon, brandy, simple syrup, vanilla, and nutmeg are the stars of the show, and you can choose to serve it creamy or clarified. We prefer the creamy version because it takes a little less effort and will leave you more time to mingle with (or hide from) your family.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>10. Mulled Wine<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2816 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/39.-Best-Fall-Cocktails_Mulled-Wine_Canva_grafvision-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Mugs of Mulled Wine\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/39.-Best-Fall-Cocktails_Mulled-Wine_Canva_grafvision-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/39.-Best-Fall-Cocktails_Mulled-Wine_Canva_grafvision-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/39.-Best-Fall-Cocktails_Mulled-Wine_Canva_grafvision-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/39.-Best-Fall-Cocktails_Mulled-Wine_Canva_grafvision-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/39.-Best-Fall-Cocktails_Mulled-Wine_Canva_grafvision-1480x740.jpg 1480w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/39.-Best-Fall-Cocktails_Mulled-Wine_Canva_grafvision-760x380.jpg 760w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/39.-Best-Fall-Cocktails_Mulled-Wine_Canva_grafvision.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Mulled Wine<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> is a classic cocktail with a long history dating back to Roman times. It\u2019s a well-traveled drink popular across the world. In Germany, it\u2019s known as <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Gl\u00fchwein<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">. In Scandinavian countries, they glug down some <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Gl\u00f6gg<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">. In Italy, they drink <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Vin Brule,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> and <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Bisschopiswijn<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> is the Dutch version of this <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">warm holiday drink<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">As far as <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">hot holiday alcoholic drinks<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> go, this is one of our favorites for its simplicity. For a drink that will put the merry back into Christmas, combine dry red wine, brandy, fresh oranges, and spices in a pot. Sweeten to your preference, and once bubbling away, turn down the heat and ladle into mugs as your guests arrive.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>11. Irish Coffee<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-786 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/Irish-Coffee-Cocktail_Canva_etorres69-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Irish coffee topped with cream\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/Irish-Coffee-Cocktail_Canva_etorres69-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/Irish-Coffee-Cocktail_Canva_etorres69-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/Irish-Coffee-Cocktail_Canva_etorres69-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/Irish-Coffee-Cocktail_Canva_etorres69.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Although not technically Christmassy, the <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Irish Coffee<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> is on our list of <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">best hot holiday drinks<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> because we love whiskey, and we love coffee. 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