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It’s hard to believe we’re in the throes of winter, isn’t it? Well, since we’re here and all trying to survive the cold together, it might help to cozy up with something tasty in your cup. Classic winter cocktails for snow days provide the warming feelings and flavors that turn the bitterness of winter into a special time with friends or family — or sometimes just enjoying some time by yourself to slow down.
The key to classic winter cocktails are knowing a few quintessential ingredients. Let’s dig into a few recipes for these cold-weather drinks.
Sweet simplicity is the way to start or end an evening staying warm inside while the weather isn’t too friendly. The Snowshoe Grog cocktail works with bourbon, or if you prefer a little sweeter, try it with brandy. Some longtime northerners will tell you that with brandy is the way it’s supposed to be made, but we’ll let you decide for yourself.
Ingredients:
How to make a Showshoe Grog cocktail:
No, it’s not the cartoon… The Tom and Jerry cocktail is one of those rich, spiced, classic winter cocktails that only feels right when the temperature drops. Some folks will tell you to buy the Tom and Jerry batter — by all means, do you what wish. In case you want to make it at home for that extra level of homemade comfort, read on.
How to make (a huge batch of) Tom and Jerry batter:
Cocktail ingredients:
How to make a Tom and Jerry cocktail:
Here’s one of the most classic winter cocktails you can hope for. If you ask us, we say lean a little more into a nice rum so abundant flavors come through in the mixture. Also feel free to increase the amount of rum if you want a stronger concoction to warm your throat and your chest.
Ingredients:
How to make a Hot Buttered Rum cocktail:
Stay warm and stay thirsty!
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