With the weather getting colder and winter creeping around the corner, it's time to start watching our health and diet. One of the best ways to do this is by keeping our bodies warm with delicious cocktails!
Mojito Recipe
Ingredients:
1.5 oz white rum
0.75 oz lime juice
0.5 oz simple syrup
10 mint leaves
Club soda
Directions:
- In a Collins glass, muddle the mint leaves with the simple syrup.
- Add the rum and lime juice and fill the glass with ice cubes.
- Top off with club soda and give it a quick stir.
- Garnish with a sprig of mint and serve.
Pomegranate and Cranberry Margarita Recipe
Ingredients:
1.5 oz tequila
.35 oz triple sec
.35 oz lime juice
1 cup pomegranate seeds
1/4 cup cranberries
Salt for rimming the glass
Instructions:
- In a blender, combine the tequila, triple sec, lime juice, pomegranate seeds and cranberries.
- Rim a margarita glass with salt.
- Pour the margarita into the glass and enjoy!
Hot Buttered Rum Recipe
Ingredients:
1 cup unsalted butter
1 cup dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3/4 cup water
1 (750 ml) bottle dark rum
16 whole cloves
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Directions:
In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in the brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg until the sugar is dissolved. Add the water and bring to a boil. Remove from the heat and let cool. Pour into a large pitcher or punch bowl. Add the rum, cloves, lemon juice, and 1 cup of water. Stir well and serve over ice.
Mulled Wine Recipe
Mulled wine is the perfect winter cocktail! It's warm, cozy, and full of flavor. This recipe is easy to follow and makes a delicious mulled wine that will keep you warm all winter long.
Ingredients:
1 bottle of red wine
1 cup of sugar
1 orange, juiced
1 lemon, juiced
1 cinnamon stick
2 cloves
2 cardamom pods
1 star anise
Instructions:
- Add all ingredients into a pot on the stovetop.
- Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture is heated through (do not boil).
- Serve in mugs and enjoy!
Gin And Tonic Recipe
To make a gin and tonic, you will need:
-1.5 oz gin
-Tonic water
-Ice cubes
-Lime wedge (optional)
Directions:
- Fill a highball glass with ice cubes.
- Pour the gin into the glass.
- Top off with tonic water.
- Garnish with a lime wedge, if desired.
Hot Buttered Rum Served Straight Up Recipe
Ingredients:
1 cup butter
1 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1 (750 ml) bottle dark rum
Hot water
Instructions:
In a small saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Stir in brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
Pour rum into a large pitcher or punch bowl. Add hot water and spiced butter mixture. Stir well to combine. Serve immediately. Enjoy!
Hot Apple Toddy Recipe
Ingredients:
-1 cup apple cider
-1 shot bourbon or whiskey
-1 tablespoon honey
-1 cinnamon stick
-1 slice of lemon
Instructions:
- Combine apple cider, bourbon or whiskey, honey, and cinnamon stick in a mug or glass.
- Heat in the microwave for 30 seconds, or until hot.
- Add a slice of lemon and enjoy!
White Christmas Cocktail Recipe
Ingredients:
1.5 oz white chocolate liqueur
.5 oz vanilla vodka
1 oz Irish cream
Sprinkles
Directions:
- Pour the white chocolate liqueur, vanilla vodka, and Irish cream into a shaker filled with ice.
- Shake well and strain into a chilled glass.
- Garnish with sprinkles and serve immediately.
Conclusion
There's nothing quite like a delicious cocktail to warm you up on a cold winter's day. We hope you enjoyed our list of 10 mouthwatering cocktails to help you get through the winter months. Do you have a favorite winter cocktail that we didn't mention? Let us know in the comments below!
