Toasted Smores Martini with marshmallow garnish and a graham cracker rim

The Best Winter Cocktails That Will Warm Your Heart

ByRenee Clement

Let’s Cozy Up With Some Warm Winter Cocktails

Winter Cocktails can be warm or cold depending on the ingredients. When I’m feeling up and ready to party I like my drinks cold. When I’m settled down reading or some other quiet activity I will go for a warm cocktail.

The winter months are always hard for many of us because the short days that give way to darkness too early don’t always put me in a festive mood.

Manhattan in a Martini glass

Say goodbye to those cold dark nights and let the lively cocktails below brighten your spirits!

Tips for The Best Sips

  1. Try using seasonal ingredients whenever possible to add flavor and an aromatic scent to your cocktail.
  2. Feel free to experiment with spices and herbs to enhance the flavor of your drink.
  3. Remember, the better the liquor, the better the taste!
  4. Don’t boil off the alcohol when cooking ingredients.

Festive Uplifting Winter Cocktails

Toasted Smores Martini

The Toasted S’mores Martini

Toasted Smores Martini with marshmallow garnish and a graham cracker rim

Toasted S’mores Martini

If you have always liked s'mores, you will love this Martini. Its creamy decadence and visual appeal will leave you asking for a second!
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Course Cocktails
Keywords Chocolate Cockails, Martini
Servings 1 Servings

Equipment

  • 1 Martini Glass

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  • 1 Cocktail Shaker

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  • 1 8 oz Mason Jar
  • 1 Cocktail Strainer

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  • 1 Kitchen Torch

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Ingredients
  

Marshmallow Vodka Infusion Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup Ketel One Vodka

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     plain flavor only
  • 3 whole Marshmallows Large size (cut into quarters)

Cocktail Ingredients

  • 1 oz Mozart Chocolate Liqueur
  • 1 oz Baileys Irish Cream
  • 1 oz Marshmallow Vodka Infusion From recipe above
  • 1 oz Half and Half
  • 1/4 cup Chocolate Chips Melted for garnish
  • 1 whole Graham Cracker Crushed for garnish
  • 1 whole Marshmallow Toasted on a stick for garnish

Instructions
 

Marshmallow Vodka Infusion Instructions

  • In your small mason jar place your cut-up marshmallows and pour the vodka on top
  • Cover and let sit for at least 24 hours in a dark cool place, shaking every 6 hours
  • Strain with a fine mesh sieve to remove any marshmallow pieces and set aside.

Recipe Instructions

  • Melt your chocolate and place it on a small plate
  • Crush graham crackers and place on a separate plate
  • Dip the rim of your Martini glass

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     into the chocolate followed by the graham crackers
  • Place your garnish marshmallow on a stick and lightly toast it, set aside
  • In a cocktail shaker

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     with ice add all ingredients and shake to chill
  • Pour into prepared glass
  • Top with toasted marshmallow
Keyword Chocolate Cockails, Martini

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Spiked Strawberry Milkshake Shots

A row of Spiked strawberry Milkshake shots with strawberry garnish

Spiked Strawberry Milkshake Shots

These creamy shots are sweet and delicious.
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Keywords Cocktail Shots
Servings 1 Servings

Equipment

  • 1 Cocktail Shaker

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  • 4 Shot Glasses

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  • 4 Toothpicks

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 oz Ketel One Vodka

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  • 1 1/2 oz Baileys Strawberries and Cream
  • 4 oz Strawberry Milk
  • 2 whole Strawberries Sliced for garnish
  • 1 Tbsp Coconut Flakes For garnish

Instructions
 

  • Pour ingredients into a cocktail shaker

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     with ice.
  • Shake well to chill
  • Strain into 4 shot glasses

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  • Slice strawberries and place on a toothpick
  • Dip strawberries into coconut flakes and garnish shots
Keyword Cocktail Shots

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Winter White Margarita

Winter White Margarita

White margarita with a wintery background

Winter White Margarita

This creamy winter Margarita recipe will set your taste buds tingling.
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Keywords Margarita, Winter Cocktails
Servings 1 Servings

Equipment

  • 1 Cocktail Shaker

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  • 1 Margarita Glass

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Ingredients
  

  • 2 oz Patron Silver Tequila
  • 1 oz Cointreau

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  • 2 oz Cream of Coconut
  • 1 oz Lime Juice
  • 1 splash Club Soda
  • 1 tsp Sugar red sprinkles For rim
  • 1 tsp Kosher Salt For rim

Instructions
 

  • Mix red sprinkles and salt on a small plate
  • Rub lime wedge around the rim of your Margarita glass

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     and dip into the sugar-salt mixture
  • In a cocktail shaker

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     with ice add tequila, Cointreau

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    , Cream of Coconut and lime juice
  • Shake well to chill
  • Strain into prepared glass
  • Top with a splash of Club Soda
Keyword Margarita, Winter Cocktails

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Curl Up In A Blanket Winter Cocktails

Spiked Hot Chocolate

Spiked Hot Chocolate

Spiked Hot Chocolate in a glass mug with a foamy top

Spiked Hot Chocolate

This boozy Hot Chocolate is the sweetest way to warm you up!
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Keywords Hot Cocoa, Winter Cocktails
Servings 2 Servings

Equipment

  • 1 Saucepan
  • 2 Irish Coffee Mug Set

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Ingredients
  

  • 2 cup Milk
  • 1/3 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
  • 2 1/2 cup Sugar
  • 1/8 cup Cocoa Powder
  • 1 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract
  • 1/8 tsp Salt
  • 2 oz Wheatley Vodka
  • 2 oz Mozart Chocolate Liqueur
  • 2 tsp Whipped Cream For garnish

Instructions
 

  • Combine milk, chocolate chips, cocoa powder, vanilla, and salt in a saucepan
  • Stir over medium-low heat stirring often while dissolving ingredients (may take up to 5 minutes)
  • Pour into two mugs (about 1 cup each)
  • In each mug add 1 oz Vodka and 1 oz Mozart Chocolate Liqueur
  • Top with whipped cream
Keyword Hot Cocoa, Winter Cocktails
Mulled Winter Cocktails

Winter White Mulled Wine

3 clear mugs of colorful mulled cocktails

Winter White Mulled Wine

You will enjoy this warm and cozy Mulled Wine recipe.
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Keywords Mulled Wine, Winter Cocktails
Servings 4 Servings

Equipment

  • 1 Large saucepan
  • 1 Cocktail Strainer

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  • 2 Irish Coffee Mug Set

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Ingredients
  

  • 1 Bottle Chateau Ste Michele Dry Riesling Wine Or Similar
  • 1 Whole Orange Juice Only
  • 1 whole Lemon Juice Only
  • 1 inch Ginger
  • 4 whole Cloves
  • 2 each Cardamom pods
  • 2 each Organic Ceylon Cinnamon Sticks

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  • 2 each Star Anise

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  • 4 Tbsp Maple Syrup

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  • 2 oz Brandy 1 oz for each mug

Instructions
 

  • In a large pot combine all ingredients except for Brandy.
  • Bring to a slow simmer then turn to low for 30 minutes (Be careful not to let ingredients boil).
  • Strain with a cocktail strainer

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  • Pour into mugs and add one ounce of Brandy to each mug
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Evening Glow Manhattan

Evening Glow Manhattan

Manhattan cocktail with a cherry garnish and a cocktail shaker

Evening Glow Manhattan

This strong but sweet cocktail is so smooth and delicious.
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Keywords Bourbon Cocktail, Manhattan
Servings 1 Servings

Equipment

  • 1 Cocktail Shaker

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  • 1 Martini Glass

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Ingredients
  

  • 2 oz Woodford Reserve Bourbon
  • 3/4 oz Sweet Vermouth
  • 1 dash Angostura Bitters

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  • 1 each Brandied Cherry For garnish

Instructions
 

  • Fill your cocktail shaker

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     with ice
  • Pour ingredients in and shake to chill
  • Pour into a Martini glass

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     and add a cherry for garnish
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Winter Wishes

These spirited drinks will put many hours of enjoyment onto your palate. Feel free to drop me a comment as to which you liked the best. 

Warm regards from NextCocktails.com

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