Cozy and boozy, the winter months are the best excuse to warm up with a cocktail..

What’s more comforting than wearing your coziest sweater (and fuzziest socks) as you sip on some hot cocoa spiked with mezcal in front of a crackling fire when the snowflakes are falling? Not a whole lot…

Warm up your evenings with this collection of cozy cocktails! I’ve put a creative winter spin on the classics…think bourbon kissed with maple, toddies laced with spice, and citrusy twists that brighten even the frostiest nights. Whether you're snowed in or just pretending, these drinks are made for slow sips, fuzzy socks, and maybe a little mischief.

  • winter pear negroni cocktail on a bar

    Perfectly Peared

    This winter white Negroni is warm and cozy, yet fruity and sweet.

    2 oz gin
    .75 oz spiced pear syrup
    .5 oz fresh lemon juice
    .5 oz simple syrup
    .25 oz cocchi americano

    Add all to cocktail shaker. Add ice. Shake well. Double strain into cocktail coupe. Garnish as desired. I like to add a spritz or two of peychauds and some fresh nutmeg.

  • warm winter cocktail mezcal last word

    Oaxacan Winter

    A mezcal inspired riff on the classic Last Word, this cocktail captures the essence of winter’s chill with a warm, smoky embrace.

    1 oz mezcal
    .75 oz maraschino liqueur
    .5 oz aperol
    .75 oz fresh lime juice

    Add all to cocktail shaker. Add ice. Shake well. Strain into cocktail glass. Garnish as desired.

  • mezcal bourbon fall inspired cocktail recipe

    Silent Snowflake

    There’s no greater silence than what follows a new fallen snow. This cocktail is best enjoyed fireside on a cold, winter evening, while watching the snow fall.

    1.25 oz mezcal
    .5 oz campari
    .5 oz orgeat
    1 oz fresh lime juice

    Add all to cocktail shaker. Add ice. Shake well. Strain over large cube. Spritz with luxardo, or do a rinse in glass before pouring cocktail. Garnish as desired.

  • winter bourbon grapefruit thyme cocktail

    Thyme after Thyme

    I've always loved a good bourbon cocktail, especially during the colder months. A play on the classic Brown Derby, I've added some warm spice and bubbles to create this boozy and festive cocktail.

    2 oz bourbon
    1 oz fresh grapefruit juice
    .75 oz thyme syrup
    2 dashes black walnut bitters
    top with bubbles

    Add all (except bubbles) to cocktail shaker. Add ice. Shake well. Double strain into champagne flute. Top with bubbles. Garnish with a sprig of thyme.

  • winter fig daiquiri cocktail recipe

    Notorious F.I.G.

    The “if you don’t know, now you know” daiquiri. Vanilla bean and fig give it a rich, velvety vibe, making it the perfect balance of warmth and sweetness for winter!

    Sip it slow…this one’s notorious.

    2.25 oz rum
    .75 oz vanilla bean and fig syrup
    1 oz fresh lime juice

    Add all to cocktail shaker. Add ice. Shake well. Double strain into cocktail coupe. Garnish with slice of fig.

  • winter pine old fashioned cocktail recipe

    White Pine Old Fashioned

    A wintery, aromatic riff on the classic Old Fashioned featuring small-batch White Pine and Clementine bitters, bold rye whiskey, and seasonal flavors that evoke cozy firesides and crisp, snow-dusted evenings. Each sip wraps you in layers of citrus brightness and evergreen warmth, making it perfect for nights when the cold calls for something both familiar and a little adventurous.

    2 oz rye whiskey
    .25 oz rich syrup (2:1)
    5-6 drops white pine & clementine bitters

    Add all to mixing glass. Add ice. Stir well. Strain into glass over large cube. Garnish with a sprig of pine.

  • bourbon old fashioned vieux carre cocktail

    Old Square

    This play off of a Vieux Carré will please any Old Fashioned lover!

    2 oz rye
    .75 oz bénédictine
    .5 oz madeira
    .25 oz angostura bitters
    3-4 drops black walnut bitters 

    Add all to mixing glass. Add ice. Stir well. Strain into cocktail coupe. Garnish with a lemon peel and star anise. 

  • More to come!

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