Thereโs no need to dream of a winter wonderland when thereโs a snowy white cocktail in your glass. Whether youโre looking for the perfect mixed drink for your next holiday gathering or a warm mugful to sip after a day on the slopes, these ivory cocktails will transform your bar into a blanket of seasonal joy. Take the color out of your coupe with these white winter drinks.
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Dress Your Cocktails in Winter White
Eggnog is the king of wintertime beverages, and for good reason. As the clouds roll in and the snow begins to fall outside, the creamy, seasonal concoction creates a shield of winter cheer. While you can spike a pitcher with your liquor of choice, or several โfor balance,โ look to the drinkโs long history for inspiration. Our nationโs first president was also a prolific Eggnog mixer, who spiked his blend with brandy, rye, sherry and rumโyou canโt fault him for prudence.
The Essentials
All the brown spirits
eggs
milk
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At holiday gatherings, thereโs no better welcome than a warm mug of spices, buttery batter, Cognac and rum. While its white shade may remind visitors of the snowdrift they had to fight through to your door, this warming variation on Eggnog will quickly restore feeling to their faces, hands and hearts. The best part: You can freeze loads of batter ahead of time, so youโll have plenty prepared for the inevitable second round.
The Essentials
Cognac
Dark Rum
Tom and Jerry Batter
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Americans arenโt the only ones who appreciate a good spiked creamy batter when December rolls around. Revelers in Puerto Rico (and expats scattered around the world dreaming of their island home) whip up Coquito, a relative of Eggnog made with coconut milk, sweetened condensed milk and rum.
The Essentials
evaporated milk
coconut milk
Dark Rum
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Like hot coffee in the summer, a cooling peppermint shakeโpacked with both peppermint schnapps and Branca Mentaโmakes a paradoxically pleasing seasonal indulgence in the winter. The bracing minty liqueur complements sweet Coca-Cola and ice cream in an indulgent, boozy dessert.
The Essentials
Branca Menta
Peppermint Schnapps
Vanilla Ice Cream
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A classic Grasshopper is great, but swapping out green crรจme de menthe for crystal clear peppermint schnapps leaves a white (chocolate) tipple perfect for any snow-covered wonderland.
The Essentials
Peppermint Schnapps
White Chocolate Liqueur
Heavy Cream
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