As the chill sets in, it’s prime time for hot cocktails that actually keep you warm. This list brings you the best of fall drinks for cozy evenings, from spiked favorites to creative spins. So grab your favorite mug, settle in, and let these drinks bring on the warmth all season long.
Coconut Chai Hot Toddy
Coconut chai hot toddy combines dark rum, spices, and creamy coconut milk, making it a cozy drink with a unique twist that’s perfect for the season.
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Mulled Wine
A fall staple, mulled wine combines red wine, brandy, and spices like cloves and cinnamon. It’s a sure-fire way to keep cozy when the temperatures drop.
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Classic Hot Buttered Rum
Classic hot buttered rum brings a punch with rum, butter, and spices that brighten up chilly nights. This one’s got roots in colonial America, making it as classic as it gets.
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Irish Coffee
Irish coffee pairs strong coffee with Irish whiskey, topped with whipped cream for a great nightcap. A go-to when you want something simple and toasty.
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Kentucky Bourbon Coffee
Kentucky bourbon coffee takes your coffee up a notch with bourbon, coffee liqueur, and cream. A solid choice for brisk days when you need something warm and caffeinated.
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Easy Peach Hot Toddy with Crown Royal Peach
A fruity twist on the hot toddy, easy peach hot toddy uses peach whiskey and classic toddy ingredients, perfect for those who love a little extra flavor on cool days.
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Salted Caramel Whiskey Hot Chocolate
Salted caramel whiskey hot chocolate blends creamy cocoa with salted caramel whiskey, making it an easy, crowd-pleasing drink to kick back with after a long day.
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Spiked Apple Cider
Simple and quick, spiked apple cider has apple cider, a hint of citrus, and rum for a classic fall drink that comes together in just 10 minutes.
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Slow Cooker Mulled Wine
Slow cooker mulled wine is about as easy as it gets, packed with fall spices and ready to serve straight from the slow cooker.
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Hot Apple Cider Cocktail
Hot apple cider cocktail mixes warm cider with spiced rum, a classic choice to unwind with on cool evenings.
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Spiced Pineapple Hot Buttered Rum Toddy
Spiced pineapple hot buttered rum toddy combines black spiced rum with butterscotch schnapps for a festive drink that’s perfect for cozy gatherings or solo relaxing.
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Toffee Apple Cider Fireball Hot Toddy
Toffee apple cider Fireball hot toddy blends Fireball whiskey with butterscotch liqueur and cider, delivering a spiced caramel apple flavor that fits right in with fall.
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Hot Aperol Cocktail
If you’re a fan of Aperol Spritz, hot Aperol is its cozy autumn cousin. Easy to make, this drink brings a taste of European flair to your fall nights.
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Warm Spiked Apple Cider with Cinnamon Whiskey
Sweet and spiced, this warm spiked apple cider with cinnamon whiskey is a must-have for chilly nights or as a relaxed after-dinner drink.
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Polish Krupnik Vodka
Polish krupnik vodka mixes vodka with honey, spices, and orange for a comforting fall drink traditionally enjoyed with friends and family in Poland.
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Tom and Jerry
Tom and Jerry combines a sweet, spiced batter with rum and milk for a rich fall punch. If you’re a fan of eggnog, this one’s right up your alley.
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Mulled Gin
Mulled gin brings together Empress gin, fresh juices, red wine, festive spices, and fruit slices. It’s easy to make a large batch to share, perfect for cold-weather gatherings.
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Swedish Glögg
This cinnamon-orange Swedish glögg is best served hot and shared with great company on a chilly fall night. If you’re looking for something new to try, glögg makes a fun addition to your seasonal lineup.
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Old Fashioned Hot Buttered Rum
Old fashioned hot buttered rum is rich and smooth with warming spices and vanilla notes, just right to kick back with after a crisp day.
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Gina Matsoukas is an AP syndicated writer. She is the founder, photographer and recipe developer of Running to the Kitchen — a food website focused on providing healthy, wholesome recipes using fresh and seasonal ingredients. Her work has been featured in numerous media outlets both digital and print, including MSN, Huffington post, Buzzfeed, Women’s Health and Food Network.
