Hot Buttered Rum
Is there anything sexier than a glass of melted butter mixed with warm golden spirits? No, we think not.
- story: Leslie Pariseau
- photo: Daniel Krieger
Wassail
This simple, steamy combination—whose name denotes drunken revelry—of oxidized sherry, tart apple cider and spicy cinnamon is about as iconic as they come.
- story: Leslie Pariseau
- photo: Daniel Krieger
Glogg
If glogg, a mulled and spiced punch, does not immediately conjure Vikings or some later breed of burly, bearded Nordic men, nothing will.
- story: Leslie Pariseau
- photo: Daniel Krieger
Smoking Bishop
A Dickens-approved roasted clove and orange infused port punch, warmed and mulled with baking spices and further fortified with red wine.
- story: Leslie Pariseau
- photo: Daniel Krieger
Bergamot Blazer
Seattle bartender Andrew Bohrer's tea-infused take on Jerry Thomas's flaming Blue Blazer.
- story: Leslie Pariseau
- photo: Daniel Krieger
Hot Toddy
This version of the traditional toddy is a template prime for riffing with a base of any dark spirit, plus hot water, citrus, honey and spices.
- story: Leslie Pariseau
- photo: Daniel Krieger
Tom and Jerry
A descendent of Eggnog, the Tom and Jerry was created sometime in the early 19th century, most likely in New England. While a pain-in-the-ass to mix, it's a drink well-worth…
- story: Leslie Pariseau
- photo: Daniel Krieger
Absinthe Frappé
Simple, icy and strong, the frappé is a less fussy alternative to the pomp and circumstance of traditional absinthe service.
- story: Talia Baiocchi
- photo: Gabi Porter
Harvey Wallbanger
A cartoonishly-named vodka cocktail that earned its stripes in the 1970s when it appeared in a brand campaign for Galliano, its supporting Italian liqueur.
- story: Leslie Pariseau
- photo: Daniel Krieger
Golden Cadillac
This sweet throwback—a mix of Galliano, white crème de cacao and heavy cream shaken to a frothy head—was supposedly made in 1952 for a newlywed couple and their gold Cadillac.
- story: Leslie Pariseau
- photo: Daniel Krieger