Even though the days are getting longer, winter hasn't even started to tease Delawareans yet.

Delaware homeowners, get ready for your first real winter. Get used to your new Delaware home and stay at home there.

When it's cold outside, we like to ski and ice skate, but our favorite thing to do is make a big pot of hot drinks. A mug of a delicious alcoholic drink is the only thing cozier than a snifter of cognac or a dram of Scotch.

Enjoy the warmth of the fire while cuddling up with loved ones or having a get-together with your neighbors. Use one of these five best hot drink ideas in Delaware to set the mood and start a conversation this winter.

1. The Original Hot Toddy

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This is undoubtedly the most well-known hot cocktail. It is also our go-to treatment for a head or chest cold. Making one is manageable. 

The traditional recipe for a Hot Toddy, also known as a Whisky Skin, calls for nothing more complicated than a mixture of whiskey, sugar, lemon juice, and water brought to a boil. The whiskey may be Scotch, Irish whiskey, bourbon, or rye.

2. Autumn Wassail

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This winter drink can be served hot or cold and has apple cider, pomegranate, cognac, and a little rum. Follow this recipe to make it yourself. 

Start by bringing the apple cider, pomegranate juice, cognac, and rum to a boil in a small saucepan over low heat for 5 minutes. Stir the mixture often to ensure all ingredients are well combined. 

When well mixed, take it off the heat and pour it into a cup or dish to serve.

3. Hendrix Hot Gin Punch

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Mix Hendrick's Gin, Madeira wine, fruits, and spices in a big bowl and invite many people. It will make a delicious, warm punch. All night long, it will keep you warm and happy.

Start by mixing one bottle of Hendricks Gin, one bottle of Madeira wine, two thinly sliced oranges, two thinly sliced lemons, and five cloves in a large mixing bowl. Stirring often, heat the ingredients over low to medium heat until the drink reaches the right temperature.

Lastly, add two cinnamon sticks and a good amount of nutmeg to the bowl.

4. Grand Coffee

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Adding a shot of liquor to a hot cup of coffee is the best way to warm up on a cold night. It only takes a few seconds to make this drink, so you can have it ready in no time. 

You'll also need a small amount of Grand Marnier, a liqueur made of orange juice and cognac, and a few ounces of coffee. 

First, add some brown sugar syrup to the mixture. Then, after adding the whipped cream, add sugar to taste. Voila! That’s your Grand Coffee.

5. Hot-buttered rum

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It's easy to make a Hot Buttered Rum drink once you've made a batch of the batter, which has butter, ice cream, and spices and may last you the whole winter. It is one of the things we like best about this drink. 

The hot buttered rum drink is easy to make and can be done quickly. You must heat up a cup of water, add one part of the batter, some rum, and maybe some nutmeg or cinnamon, and stir.

Final Thoughts

In conclusion, Delaware has a wide variety of hot drinks to warm up during the winter. The top five hot drinks recommended in this blog post are the original Hot Toddy, the winter Wassail, Hendrix Hot Gin Punch, Grand Coffee, and Hot Buttered Rum. 

Each option offers a unique flavor and experience and will help you beat the winter chill. Whether you prefer a classic hot cocktail or more adventurous lattes, there is a hot drink for everyone in Delaware this winter.