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13 Whiskey Cocktail Recipes to Keep You Warm This Winter (Because It's Right Around The Corner)
Certain seasons bring out certain kinds of booze. And while the passing of summer meant saying goodbye to a season full of rosé and sangria, fall and winter bring with it a whole new host of beverages to enjoy that are equally as exciting and delicious — like whiskey cocktails.
So because we know staying warm is just as important as getting your drink fix (and sometimes, they're one in the same), we've compiled a list of cocktails made from one of the most deliciously warming liquors out there. Whether you're a fan of boozy Vietnamese Irish coffee, like to go the classic route with a Manhattan, or want something more adventurous to sip on like a chamomile honey-infused whiskey cocktail, look no further for your new signature winter sip. Cheers!
Whiskey Sour
You can never go wrong with a whiskey sour no matter what the season, and that goes double for winter. Try this recipe by Crepes of Wrath, and have one for us.
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Red Rover
Domestic Fits blends whiskey with tart citrus to create this perfectly balanced cocktail.
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The Mamie Taylor
Five and Spice goes the Southern route when it comes to whiskey, and we couldn’t approve more. Just mix rye whiskey, lime juice, and spicy ginger beer to create this cocktail.
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The Red Hook
The Kitchn’s blend of sweet vermouth and whiskey work perfectly together to create a winter sip that’s not too heavy.
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Plum Ginger Whiskey Sour
Spicy, warming ginger meets plum in A Spicy Perspective’s delicious take on the whiskey sour.
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Manhattan
Stay warm by nursing a classic like the Manhattan. Rye whiskey, vermouth, and a dash of bitters come together beautifully in this recipe by The Effortless Chic
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Hot Toddy
Nothing fights off the cold weather like a hot whiskey drink. Try Back to her Roots’ take on the Hot Toddy, and keep yourself feeling snug all season.
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Old Fashioned
If you want to go old school, make like The Little Epicurean and try your hand at mixing an Old Fashioned.
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The Steadfast
Bourbon mingles with bitters and maraschino cherry in this “Steadfast” cocktail from Crepes of Wrath.
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Chamomile Honey Whiskey Cocktail
A Cozy Kitchen goes the soothing route by combining honey and chamomile in this cozy whiskey cocktail.
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Alpine Mud
Mint, bourbon, and chocolate milk may seem like an unlikely trio, but Offbeat + Inspired shows us that unlikely doesn’t mean it’s lacking in the deliciousness department.
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Vietnamese Irish Coffee
Don’t pick between a coffee or a cocktail to keep warm. Have them both with I Am a Food Blog’s Vietnamese Irish coffee.
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Blood Orange and Bourbon
Blood orange and bourbon get along swimmingly in Love and Lemons‘ take on the whiskey cocktail. Not to mention, they’re lovely to look at. A win for all your senses.
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