Tico Kafés
Created for the 2014 World Cup match between Greece and Costa Rica, the Tico Kafés mixes the anise flavor of ouzo with coffee, similar to Italy's caffè coretto alla sambuca.
- story: Leslie Pariseau
- illustration: John Perry Yates
Three-Minute Toddy
This gin-based play on the hot toddy looks clear at first, then turns a bright ruby hue.
- story: Lizzie Munro
Blue Blazer
The Blue Blazer is a simple drink which just happens to entail rolling flaming whiskey back and forth between two metal mugs
- story: Chloe Frechette
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