There are many ways to warm up… from the outside, in with a warm jacket. Or from the inside, out with a warm drink! Toddies made with hot water or tea, and coffee drinks become more popular in cold months. Making a nice coffee drink, for example, is more than throwing cheap booze and what the French call "sock water" American diner coffee into a cup. The coffee industry - much like the liquor industry - has gone through revolutionary growth and consumer awareness. Consumers seek out "baristas" to carefully craft a soothing, artful cup of coffee and visit bars where "mixologists" mix up a classic or creative cocktails with quality ingredients. The alcohol-laced coffee drink brings these two worlds together in one cup. When making these toasty concoctions at home, follow the same rules as cooking: choose high-quality base ingredients. Here are some yummy toddies, mochas and coffee drinks to help you shake off the chill.Recipes are meant for sharing, but please credit accordingly if you do so. Thanks!Snowy Wood Tequila ToddyThis drink brings together flavors that work well together hot or cold… I mixed up a little Mexico, a little France, a little California citrus… it's a lot to love in a mug! You can find more branded mugs!!
- 1 ½ ounces Excellia Anejo tequila
- ¾ ounce cognac
- 2 tablespoons dark agave nectar
- 2 ounces freshly squeezed grapefruit juice
- ½ ounce fresh lime juice
- 6 – 8 ounces boiling water
Rim a large mug with powdered sugar. Gently pour in tequila, cognac and agave nectar into a large mug. Slowly add hot water, stirring until agave nectar dissolves. Add the grapefruit and lime juices.Nuevo Meheeko MochaI created this drink using all ingredients from my home state of New Mexico. They are not only products of premium quality made in Santa Fe county but I can vouch that the people who make them are just as delicious!
- 2 ounces Taos Lightning bourbon
- 1 ounce Naranjo orange liqueur
- 1 teaspoon Brimstone absinthe
- 1 heaping tablespoon Kakawa chili drinking chocolate
- 6 ounces hot milk
- 1 dollop whipped cream
- 6 drops Bitter End Mexican Mole bitters
Pour hot milk over chili chocolate in a large mug, stir until chocolate dissolves. Add other ingredients. Top with whipped cream and place 6 drops of mole bitters over the whipped cream. Serve.
Vineyard ToddyWant to escape the cold and wander the French countryside? This drink will transport your taste buds to the rolling ugni blanc grapevines of Cognac and the fragrant lavender fields of Provence.
- 2 ounces G’Vine Floraison gin
- 1 ounce June Liqueur
- 2 tablespoons homemade lavender-infused simple syrup
- 1 ounce fresh lemon juice
- 6 ounces Chamomile tea
Pour G’Vine gin and lavender syrup into a large mug. Slowly add hot water, stirring until syrup dissolves. Add remaining ingredients. Garnish with a lavender stalk, if available.The Wolfenbüttel WarmerThis warm delight comes form Todd Richman who is the Corporate Mixologist, Sidney Frank Importing Company (and won 2013 Brand Ambassador of the year at Tales of the Cocktail. Just sayin.)
- A glass mug designed for hot drinks.
- 2 Parts Jägermeister Spice
- ½ Part Calvados
- ½ Part Rye Whiskey
- ½ Part maple syrup
- 3 Parts Hot black Tea
- Garnish: Orange Peel and Cinnamon Stick
Heat the mug by filling it with very hot (nearly boiling) water. Discard the water when the mug is hot. Combine the ingredients in the heated mug and stir. Add the garnish and serve.
DRAMBUIE® Flaming MochaPerfect for cold winter nights, this indulgent drink is comfort in a glass! Created by Anthony Caporale, US National Brand Ambassador for DRAMBUIE
- 1 tbsp. Cocoa
- 4 oz. Hot Coffee
- 1 oz. DRAMBUIE® Scotch Liqueur
- 3 mini-marshmallows on a skewer
In a footed coffee mug, add liquid ingredients. Stir until cocoa is completely dissolved. With a culinary torch (or other fire source) flame 3 mini-marshmallows on a skewer. Extinguish by submerging in drink.