26 Best Hot Cocktails for Cold Days

Kick off the chilly days with an original Irish Coffee.

In my opinion, today's version of the recipe is just a little too sweet. Instead, try this version with just a tablespoon of brown sugar to take away the bite.

A delectable dollop of whipped heavy cream brings together the coffee and jigger of whiskey.

Mulled wine is a classic Christmas staple, served in houses worldwide.

It's spiced wine, served warm to your guests to ward off the chill and make them feel nice and cozy.

Not only does it taste great, but it smells spectacular. If this isn't part of your family traditions, you should try it!

Check out our favorite wines for mulled wine!

A Hot Buttered Bourbon is butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg swirled together with bourbon to utter perfection.

I simply adore this drink; it's sweet but not cloying. You don't feel like you're drowning in sugar.

And if you top it off with some whipped cream? It'll melt right in, making an already smooth drink that much smoother.

You might have heard about a toddy as a remedy for when you're under the weather.

But did you know about this Spiced Apple Hot Toddy? It's not just for that!

It's delicious, incorporating the flavors of autumn, apple, spices, and a shot of whiskey. I love curling up with this hot cocktail while reading a book at the end of the day.

Now, if you're like me and you really love your coffee? You won't want to miss this Hot White Russian Cocktail.

Piping hot coffee, Kahlua, half a shot of vodka, and a little warmed heavy cream. That's it.

You get all the rich flavor of your favorite coffee and that warm afterglow from the Kahlua and vodka. It's a hot cocktail that will keep you toasty from head to toe.

Do you love hot chocolate? How about RumChata? A power shot of Fireball for some extra kick? If so, you will be head over heels for On Blitzen Hot Chocolate.

It's a delightfully boozy hot cocktail to wrap up a day out enjoying winter activities.

Whip up this recipe, and you'll have enough for yourself and a friend; everything's better when you share!

It's an unfortunate reality of the holiday season that you may end up with a cold!

But this Fireball Hot Toddy is an excellent remedy for what ails you. Honey, lemon, water, and a shot of Fireball will soothe sore throats and have you breathing easier.

I've tried it myself during a nasty winter cold, and I recommend it anytime.

There's seriously nothing smoother or more luxurious than this Spiced Hot Buttered Rum.

Obviously, rum is going to be the base, creating a canvas to build on. So pick one of your favorites; this recipe works well with a lot.

Then, swirl in hot water, melted butter, and seasonal spices to make your hot cocktail.

What's more enticing than a hot drink? A hot and cold drink!

The Drunken Snowman Cocktail is a fun drink that's hot chocolate, Bailey's, and scoops of vanilla ice cream all brought together.

The whipped cream on top makes it absolutely cozy, and it's even a perfect standalone drink without the Bailey's.

What makes a hot toddy so great is its versatility. Here we have the Spiced Cranberry Hot Toddy, which will help chase away the winter chill (or a case of the sniffles).

Unsweetened cranberry juice will make this hot cocktail tarter than some other versions, but you can switch it up with a cranberry cocktail or by adding a little more sweetener.

When you think of blackberries, you might be hit with memories of late summer. But it doesn't have to be restricted to the warmer seasons.

Instead, try out this Blackberry Mulled Wine recipe, which brings star anise, cinnamon, juniper berries, and, most importantly, blackberries together with red wine.

It's fruity, savory, and best of all, smells heavenly.

We all know that mulled apple cider is a seasonal favorite and classic! But did you know that you could add some whiskey?

A Spiked Mulled Apple Cider takes a neat twist on a faithful, trusted recipe.

A hot cocktail that tastes like apple pie in a glass, this drink comes with a splash of boozy goodness.

Check out other apple cider cocktails.

To bolster yourselves against the cold and chilly months of the year, consider this Blueberry Ginger Hot Toddy.

It has all of the staples of the original hot toddy recipe but has been adapted to add blueberries and ginger.

A little tangy and spicy, this cocktail easily impressed and makes converts to the hot toddy club. It's a fun twist on an old favorite.

Now, if we were in Scotland, Irish Hot Whiskey would be called a hot toddy.

But it's not so named when Irish whiskey is involved instead of Scottish. Regardless of this minor cultural shift, you'll enjoy all the benefits of this hot cocktail that also totes itself as a medicinal drink.

Give it a shot when you're under the weather or just for fun.

You may have to run as fast as you can to catch the Gingerbread Man, but you won't need to run any further than your kitchen for this Gingerbread Winter Warm Up.

Made with Kerrygold Irish Cream and ample amounts of ginger, you can enjoy a hot cocktail that's as delicious as a gingerbread cookie.

With cold weather encroaching, you want more than just a simple hot chocolate.

You want the decadent luxury of this Amaretto Hot Chocolate.

It's a hot cocktail spiked with Amaretto and topped with whipped cream and almond shavings. In my opinion, this adult version of hot chocolate is a must-try for winter.

Naturally, adding a drizzle of caramel to your hot chocolate is the way to go (or at least it is for me).

But this Caramel Vodka Hot Chocolate brings it to the next level by spiking the hot cocktail with caramel vodka.

Enjoy the sweet combination of chocolate and caramel by trying out this warm beverage on a cold night.

Glühwein is an excellent traditional version of German spiced red wine, a reliable and delicious beverage that will warm your body as much as it warms your spirits.

Your guests won't be able to resist that aromatic appeal of a classic holiday drink, and if you're adventurous? Add a bit of brandy.

A good Boozy Peppermint Mocha can be just the answer if you want to warm your cold evenings but don't want to deprive them of brightness entirely.

The bright taste of peppermint will bring your tastebuds to life and have you feeling full of joy.

It's a perfect drink to enjoy as the sun sets and you relax after a long day out.

For those that enjoy the taste of fresh, sweet apples as they come into season during autumn, have no fear.

The Apple Cider Sidecar will showcase all of that goodness in this sidecar divergence, highlighting those tastes with bourbon and Cointreau for a high-class and sophisticated cocktail.

This is one of my favorite fall cocktails!

Something that I always miss during the winter is s'mores. There's something about making them over an open fire that's magical.

Well, guess what? You can keep that magic over the holidays.

Whip up some Campfire S'mores Hot Chocolate Cocktail this December and enjoy this classic treat as a hot cocktail.

Did you like the hot toddy recipes? How about the Glühwein? If you did, this Blue Tea Cocktail would be for you.

The combination of ingredients causes a blueberry flavor, rather than you adding blueberries.

Grand Marnier and Amaretto are a delicious twist to this hot cocktail and make it one you won't want to resist on long winter nights.

Simple and easy enough this Baileys Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate is simple and easy enough to combine two of the loveliest things in life: hot chocolate and Bailey's.

You can't forget the addition of caramel to this delectable treat that will warm up your nights and keeps things toasty. 

Sure, there's a classic. The kind of classic that some people might dare to call... Hot Gin Old Fashioned.

But it's old-fashioned in the best ways, I promise you. Gin, orange bitters, sugar syrup, and some heat, and you'll be in business.

This hot cocktail will blow away guests used to more complicated drinks.

When changing up tried and true recipes, switching tequila for more traditional spirits in the hot toddy recipes could seem adventurous.

But I'm here to tell you to be adventurous. The Miel de Jengibre Tequila Hot Toddy will not disappoint you; it's delicious, simple, and just what you need over your holiday.

Bourbon Gingerbread Hot Cocoa is the kind of hot cocktail that incorporates all the best things of the holiday season.

Chocolate, ginger, cinnamon, peppermint, and other sweet and savory flavors to delight your senses.

The bourbon is what makes this a boozy winter wonderland treat, and after all of the work, you'll do this season? You certainly deserve it.