# What's a good winter cocktail? **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [September 8, 2003, 4:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-a-good-winter-cocktail/200222 "2003-09-08T04:12:54Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 14\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![constantine](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/3bc359/32.png) [@constantine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/constantine)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2003, 4:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-a-good-winter-cocktail/200222/1 "2003-09-08T04:12:54Z")
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? ---
**Author:** ![Violet](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/ebca7d/32.png) [@Violet](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Violet)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2003, 6:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-a-good-winter-cocktail/200222/2 "2003-09-08T06:33:54Z")
I used to drink hot buttered rum. Maybe you could substitute the gin or other. ---
**Author:** ![Hilarity\_N.Suze](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hilarity_n.suze/32/6223_2.png) [@Hilarity\_N.Suze](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hilarity_N.Suze)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2003, 6:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-a-good-winter-cocktail/200222/3 "2003-09-08T06:40:50Z")
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.) ---
**Author:** ![Phlosphr](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/c68b51/32.png) [@Phlosphr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Phlosphr)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2003, 12:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-a-good-winter-cocktail/200222/4 "2003-09-08T12:16:16Z")
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 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![LVBoPeep](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/858c86/32.png) [@LVBoPeep](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LVBoPeep)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2003, 12:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-a-good-winter-cocktail/200222/5 "2003-09-08T12:39:19Z")
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 … ---
**Author:** ![greck](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/7ab992/32.png) [@greck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/greck)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2003, 2:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-a-good-winter-cocktail/200222/6 "2003-09-08T14:53:47Z")
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? ---
**Author:** ![Indygrrl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/58f4c7/32.png) [@Indygrrl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Indygrrl)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2003, 3:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-a-good-winter-cocktail/200222/7 "2003-09-08T15:13:14Z")
I’ll second the nomination for White Russians. I also enjoy a nice dark beer in the fall. ---
**Author:** ![Antiquarian](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/c6cbf5/32.png) [@Antiquarian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Antiquarian)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2003, 3:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-a-good-winter-cocktail/200222/8 "2003-09-08T15:22:07Z")
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. ---
**Author:** ![voguevixen](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/b5ac83/32.png) [@voguevixen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/voguevixen)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2003, 3:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-a-good-winter-cocktail/200222/9 "2003-09-08T15:52:21Z")
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](http://www.letsdooleys.com) ) ---
**Author:** ![Godfrey\_Daniels](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/9e8a1a/32.png) [@Godfrey\_Daniels](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Godfrey_Daniels)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2003, 6:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-a-good-winter-cocktail/200222/10 "2003-09-08T18:02:46Z")
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. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![ralphthemuppet](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/f07891/32.png) [@ralphthemuppet](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ralphthemuppet)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2003, 6:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-a-good-winter-cocktail/200222/11 "2003-09-08T18:28:28Z")
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 ---
**Author:** ![stpauler](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/9d8465/32.png) [@stpauler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/stpauler)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2003, 6:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-a-good-winter-cocktail/200222/12 "2003-09-08T18:37:04Z")
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. ---
**Author:** ![saramamalana](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/74df32/32.png) [@saramamalana](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/saramamalana)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2003, 7:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-a-good-winter-cocktail/200222/13 "2003-09-08T19:57:58Z")
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. ---
**Author:** ![toque](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/9e8a1a/32.png) [@toque](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/toque)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2003, 12:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-a-good-winter-cocktail/200222/14 "2003-09-09T00:40:11Z")
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.