Hot Cocktails: Warm up from the inside, out!

Thanksgiving is looking a little different for most of us this year, and we'll probably also be spending a lot more time dining and cocktailing al fresco than we might have in years past.

So, blankets are cool and whatever, but have you ever tried a hot cocktail? You'll warm right up from the inside, out!

Stay cozy.

1) YOUR THANKSGIVING COCKTAIL ANSWERED: THE MULLED TODDY

Ingredients

• 2 parts Mulling Spices (Chai Spices, Cranberry, Apple)

• 1 part Bourbon

• Garnishes: Star Anise, Lemon, Apple

• This can also be served over ice for a delicious Mulled Whiskey

Directions

• Add Mulling spices and bourbon into a saucepan in a 2-1 ratio, or crockpot. Float the lemon and apple slices.

• Heat until desired temperature (do not boil)

• Pour into a heat-proof glass or mug

• Garnish with a star anise

2) NOT YOU AVERAGE SPICED CIDER

Ingredients

• 2 parts Mulling Spices (Chai Spices, Cranberry, Apple)

• 1 part Rum

• Garnishes: Lemon, Apple Slices, Cinnamon Sticks

Directions

• Add Mulling spices and rum into a saucepan in a 2-1 ratio, or crockpot.

• Heat until desired temperature (do not boil)

• Pour into a heat-proof glass or mug

• Garnish with a star anise

3) YOU CAN NEVER GO WRONG WITH A CLASSIC (TODDY, THAT IS)

Ingredients

• 2 parts Citrus Sweet Tea (organic English Breakfast, Lemon, Lime)

• 1 part Bourbon

• Squeeze of fresh lemon

• Garnish: Apple slices and cinnamon sticks

Directions

• Add Citrus Sweet Tea and bourbon into a saucepan or crockpot in a 2-1 ration with lemon and apple slices.

• Heat until desired temperature (do not boil)

• Pour into a heat-proof glass or mug

• Garnish with an apple slice and cinnamon stick

4) THE CROWD PLEASER: MULLED WINE

Ingredients

• 1, 32oz Bottle Mulling Spices (Chai Tea, Cranberry and Apple)

• 1 bottle red wine (we like a cab!)

• Garnish: Fresh apple and orange slices, and assorted chai spices (cinnamon, cloves, cardamon)

Directions

• Combine Mulling Spices, wine, fruits and spices in a crock pot or sauce pan (should be about equal parts Owl's Brew and wine)

• Heat on low until desired temperature

• Pour into a heat safe glass

• Garnish with fresh apple or orange slice

5) SPIKED CHAI, FTW

Ingredients

• 2 Parts Chai Piña Colada (organic Chai Tea, Coconut and Pineapple)

• 1 Part rum

• Garnish: Cinnamon stick or fresh cinnamon

Directions

• Add Chai Pina Colada and rum into a pan in a 2-1 ratio

• Heat on low until desired temperature

• Pour into a heat safe mug

• Garnish with a cinnamon stick or shake on some fresh cinnamon!

Drink Warmly & Wisely,

The Owl's Brew Crew