What's a good winter cocktail?

In My Humble Opinion
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I heard somewhere that some cocktails are considered “summer drinks” and some are considered winter drinks.

I usually drink a gin and tonic or a tom collins, but as I understand it these are usually considered summer drinks. So now that fall is here, I’m thinking I need to have a good winter drink. The thing is, I almost always drink clear spirits. I kind of hate the taste of whiskey actually (or whisky, or however the *&@# you spell it).

Is there a “winter drink” that is made with vodka or gin?

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I used to drink hot buttered rum. Maybe you could substitute the gin or other.

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There are some nice hot drinks–Mexican coffee (has tequila & Kahlua), coffee & Baileys. Someone recommended hot chocolate with peppermint schnapps to me once. Sounded good, tasted like warm Pepto Bismo, euck. I think of cognac as a winter drink and it has a definite warming effect. (Well actually all alcoholic drinks truly have a chilling effect, St. Bernards with flasks around their necks to the contrary. But at least there is the illusion of warmth.)

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Being a New Englander, and someone who likes to cozy up next to my fire place with a warm drink here are some recommendations.

Hot Apple Cider with Rum, preferably Captain Morgan or Myers Dark.

Mulled cider plain.

Coffee Baileys Frangelico :slight_smile:

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Coffee with Godiva choc, Disarrano (Sp?) Amaretto…very very decadant but probably not something you’d want to drink alot of.

Hot Buttered Rum is awesome- you can make your mix or buy it at the store (Tom & Jerry type)

No one has mentioned White/Black Russians? Cold drink but heavy/sweet- good for winter.

Anything with vodka- remember its a russian booze …

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A nice Hot Toddy is the cure for the common cold

2 for a bad cold, more than 3 and you’re defeating the purpose, but what the hell?

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I’ll second the nomination for White Russians. I also enjoy a nice dark beer in the fall.

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Allow me to just drop in and say I’m getting married in october, and we ordered a cask of cider for the wedding. Warmed up, it’s going to be great! little Buttered Rum and we’ll be set.

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I like hot chocolate with a slug of butterscotch schnapps in it. There’s also a new toffee liqueur called Dooley’s. They have some recipes at their website that might work. (I think it’s www.letsdooleys.com )

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Not clear spirits, but try it, you might like it…

Coffee Nudge

1 shot each brandy, kahlua, creme de cocoa in a mug
fill with coffee, top with whipped cream and colored sugar sprinkles. :slight_smile:

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How’s about a Brandy Alexander for those cold evenings - 4 parts brandy, 1 part creme de cacao, 1 part double cream (works well as an after dinner one too)

If you want to stick with vodka then why not do a ‘fruits of the season’ martini - takes you all through the year and they’re fun to make. Strawberries, melon, kiwi, grape or blackberries muddled in a shaker with shots of vodka and a slug of sugar syrup (gomme). If you have like flavoured spirits (midori, cassis, creme de mure) chuck a little of that in too (sounds refined hey?). They all taste good and have lots of vitamins to keep colds away.

Thank you nurse…hic

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Nothing like snuggling up with the paper, by a fire, drinking an Oatmeal Cookie. (Equal parts Bailey’s Irish and Goldschlager served over ice in a low ball). MM MM Good.

There’s a really great Russian place near me that serves what they call “Marucya Gold”. It’s champagne with homemade cherry Vodka. MIGHTY TASTY.

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My hairdresser was just saying that she loves to sip Grand Marnier in the winter, b/c it warms her up. It’s an orangey flavor, supposed to be very good, though I’ve never had it.

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You just can not beat hot buttered rum on a cold winter’s evening.

I also don’t think you should up your G & Ts. Try using clementine or kumquat instead of lime.