5 Drinks That’ll Help You Survive The Winter

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If you aren’t stuck in the southern parts of India like I am, you’re probably going to experience a glorious winter pretty soon. This also means that you’re probably going to have Old Monk pegs everyday, and grow extremely bored of it. So we’re going to suggest something a little different to try out this winter.

Spiced Mulled Wine

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It’s festive, it gives you all the right feels and it tastes brilliant – what more could you ask for? This spiced wine is a great alternative to just pouring yourself a glass of red. This takes just a little more effort, and the payoff is worth it.

What you need:
1 bottle Cabernet Sauvignon
1/4 cup of honey
2 cups apple cider
1/4 cup Grand Marnier or orange liqueur
1 sliced orange
4 cloves
4 cinnamon sticks

Instructions:
– Mix the wine, orange liqueur, honey, cider, sliced fruit, cloves and cinnamon sticks in a sauce pan.
– Heat it on medium
– When the mixture starts simmering, turn it to medium-low heat and let it simmer for another 30 minutes
– Strain and serve

Salted Caramel Eggnog

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What’s winter without some eggnog? If you haven’t had a brush with the delicious drink and have always wondered what these Americans are always on about during Christmas time, creating this treat would be the perfect initiation.

What you need:
Warm caramel sauce
118 ml eggnog
30 ml spiced rum
Salt
Whipped cream
Grated nutmeg

Instructions:
– Coat the insides of your glass with the warm caramel sauce
– Add the spiced rum, eggnog and a pinch of salt to the glass and stir
– Add whipped cream to the top and grated nutmeg over it

Hot Toddy

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It’s so simple to make, you’ll wonder why you didn’t stir this up sooner. Not to be confused with the toddy that Kerala is known for, this one does wonders for a sore throat. The Hot Toddy goes perfectly well with a blanket, a good book and some winter chill.

What you need:
44 ml brandy/rum/whiskey
1 tbsp honey
15 ml freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tea bag
1 cup hot water

Instructions:
– Heat water in a kettle
– Steep tea bag in the water for 3-5 minutes
– Warm your glass by filling it with hot water, once warm pour out the water
– Coat bottom of glass with honey
– Add liquor and lemon juice into the glass
– Pour the prepped tea into the glass and serve

Kahlua Hot Chocolate

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Wait, you didn’t think this list wouldn’t have hot chocolate in it, did you? This drink combines sweet and boozy, to give you the best of both worlds. Also, if you do happen to be kind enough to share this, you’re going to earn some serious respect.

What you need:
2 cups milk
2 tbsps sugar
1.5 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
¼ tsp cinnamon powder
Nutmeg powder
30 ml Kahlua

Instructions:
– Mix the milk, sugar, cocoa powder, cinnamon and a pinch of nutmeg in a medium saucepan over a medium flame for about 3 minutes or so
– Once heated through, remove from heat and mix in the Kahlua
– Serve hot with mini marshmallows and chocolate syrup if needed

Gold Rush

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Although this golden drink may not look like it could keep you warm through the biting cold, believe us when we say – looks can be deceiving. With the right mix of bourbon, lemon and ginger, this drink is like green tea – only tastier.

What you need:
66 ml ginger liqueur
44 ml bourbon
22 ml lemon juice

Instructions:
– Using a shaker filled with ice, shake all the ingredients well
– Once well chilled, pour into glass and serve

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