As the Temperatures Dip, Here Are 9 Cocktails to Keep You Cozy

December 6, 2024

From velvety sips to spiced perfection, these warm drinks are as indulgent as they are inviting. Try one (or all!) of these recipes to keep you cozy throughput the season.


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1. Classic Hot Toddy

Ingredients:

  • 1 ½ oz bourbon or whiskey
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • ½ fresh lemon (juiced)
  • 1 cup hot water
  • Lemon wheel and cinnamon stick for garnish

Directions:
Combine bourbon, honey, and lemon juice in a mug. Add hot water, stir, and garnish with a lemon wheel and cinnamon stick.

2. Spiked Peppermint Hot Chocolate

Ingredients:

  • 1 ½ oz peppermint schnapps
  • 1 cup rich hot chocolate
  • Whipped cream
  • Crushed candy canes for garnish

Directions:
Prepare hot chocolate, stir in peppermint schnapps, and top with whipped cream and crushed candy canes.

3. Mulled Red Wine

Ingredients:

  • 1 bottle red wine (Merlot or Cabernet recommended)
  • ¼ cup brandy
  • 3 tbsp honey or sugar
  • 1 orange, sliced into rounds
  • 4 cloves
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 2 star anise

Directions:
In a saucepan, combine wine, brandy, honey, and spices. Add orange slices and heat on low (do not boil). Simmer for 20 minutes and serve warm.

4. Rum-Spiked Apple Cider

Ingredients:

  • 1 ½ oz dark rum
  • 1 cup fresh apple cider
  • 1 tsp brown sugar (optional)
  • Cinnamon stick and apple slice for garnish

Directions:
Heat apple cider and brown sugar in a saucepan until warm. Pour into a mug, stir in rum, and garnish with a cinnamon stick and apple slice.

5. Chai Bourbon Latte

Ingredients:

  • 1 ½ oz bourbon
  • 1 cup chai latte (prepared with milk or water)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Frothed milk for topping
  • Sprinkle of cinnamon

Directions:
Prepare chai latte, add bourbon and vanilla, and top with frothed milk. Sprinkle with cinnamon to finish.

6. Irish Coffee

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup hot coffee
  • 1 ½ oz Irish whiskey
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • Whipped cream for topping

Directions:
Mix hot coffee, Irish whiskey, and sugar in a mug. Top with whipped cream.

7. Pumpkin Spice White Russian

Ingredients:

  • 1 oz vodka
  • 1 oz coffee liqueur
  • 2 oz pumpkin spice creamer
  • Ice
  • Sprinkle of nutmeg

Directions:
Fill a glass with ice, add vodka and coffee liqueur, and stir. Pour in pumpkin spice creamer and sprinkle with nutmeg.

8. Hot Buttered Rum

Ingredients:

  • 1 ½ oz dark rum
  • 1 tbsp spiced butter (butter blended with cinnamon, nutmeg, and brown sugar)
  • 1 cup hot water or cider

Directions:
Place spiced butter in a mug, pour in hot water or cider, and stir until melted. Add rum and stir to combine.

9. Gingerbread Hot Toddy

Ingredients:

  • 1 ½ oz whiskey or rum
  • 1 tbsp gingerbread syrup
  • ½ fresh lemon (juiced)
  • 1 cup hot water
  • Cinnamon stick and lemon wheel for garnish

Directions:
Mix whiskey, gingerbread syrup, and lemon juice in a mug. Add hot water and stir. Garnish with a cinnamon stick and lemon wheel.

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June 4, 2025
HERMÉS, CIRCA 1990S Estimate: $100,000-200,000 NEW YORK - Christie's is pleased to present Handbags Online: The New York Edit , a curated selection of handbags from Hermés, Chanel, Dior, and more. Bidding will be open from 4-17 June, with highlights on view at Christie's Rockefeller Center galleries from 6-16 June. Leading the sale is an exceptional Rare Sterling Silver Mini Kelly (Estimate: $100.000-200,000). Produced in Mexico in the 1990s, the original solid sterling silver design is among the rarest handbags in the world. Additional notable highlights include a Bleu Marine Diamond Kelly 25 (Estimate: $100,000-150,000), and an Hermès Special Rdition 706 Madison Kelly (Estimate: $35,000-45,000). This exceptional piece, created to commemorate the opening of Hermès Madison Avenue flagship, features intricate leather marquetry inlay inspired by the Hommage á Gene Kelly scarf design. This season's sale offers a captivating blend of whimsy and timeless sophistication. designed to appeal to collectors at every level. A standout feature is a magnificent single-owner collection titled Sculpted Ions: Handbags From the Vault of a Discerning Collector , showcasing exquisite examples from Schiaparelli. Chanel, Hermès, and Fendi. Among the highlights is an Orange Crocodile Diamond Kelly 25 (Estimate: $100,000-150,000), noted for its bold color and precious detailing. For the first time at Christie's, a selection of bags by Schiaparelli will be offered. The group includes four striking designs, with estimates ranging from $1,000-6,000. Highlights include a Crème Leather Bijoux Secret Top Handle Bag with gilded brass and enamel hardware (Estimate: S4,000-6,000), and a Black Calfskin Anatomy Jewelry Bag featuring enamel and hammered gold brass accents (Estimate: $3,000-4,000). Auction Information : Click Here ALL IMAGES PROVIDED BY: CHRISTIE’S IMAGES LTD. 2025 Sale Highlights

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