Huddle up, team! It’s cold outside! Instead of turning into popsicles, we’re gonna heat up our tailgating team with some warm cocktails. These hot cocktails will defeat the coldest temps because they warm you up from the inside. The best part is you don’t need to bring a whole bar setup to the stadium to create these delicious concoctions. Instead, you can use your normal tailgating equipment like your tailgating grill. Here are our favorite 16 warm cocktail recipes for tailgating and some tips on how to make them.
How To Make Warm Cocktails On A Tailgating Grill
Making warm cocktails on a tailgating grill is as easy as making a cup of coffee. You’ll need a heat-resistant pitcher to make them. We recommend something like this classic granite-ware camp boiler. You’ll add your ingredients as the recipe recommends, then place the pitcher on your tailgating grill and heat up the cocktail. You’ll also want to have a good quality grill mitt or glove to protect your hands. You can also make them over a fire pit if available. Keep your fire extinguisher and lid on hand, as alcohol is flammable and accidents happen.
Make Warm Cocktails With A Slow Cooker
If you’re looking for an alternative to making your warm cocktails on a grill, you can also use a slow cooker. Your traveling slow cooker is perfect. Here is how to make a slow cooker cocktail and some slow cooker cocktail recipes to check out. You can also just make them at home and bring them to the stadium in a thermos. This bourbon cider was made for a thermos.
No matter which method you use to heat your winter cocktails, we definitely recommend having mugs or insulated cups on hand for serving.
Kickstart Your Day With Warm Coffee Cocktails
If you’re heading out to an early tailgate, coffee is your best friend. Not only does it help you warm up in the cold weather, but it also gives you a boost of energy to get through game day. Put the pep in your step with these caffeinated coffee cocktails.
Kentucky Coffee
Spiked with bourbon and honey liquor, this Southern favorite will wake you right up. Top with a little whipped cream or serve black. You’ll wonder why you don’t start every morning this way.
Hot Nutty Irishman
This take on a classic Irish coffee will have you feeling a little nutty. Made with Frangelico, an Italian hazelnut liqueur, it’s creamy and nutty and will keep you very warm on a cold morning.
Kahlua Midnight Coffee Cocktail
Who doesn’t love a shot of Kahlua in their coffee in the morning? This cocktail features Kahlua Midnight, Kahlua’s less sweet, coffee-flavored cousin. It doesn’t stop there though, it also has Irish Cream and Whiskey. You may want more than one!
Hot Coffee Grog Recipe
Grog may not be the most tempting word, but this spiced rum is perfect in coffee. Using both Jamaican and Demerara rum, this warm cocktail also has quite a serious kick. You’ll wonder why you never drank grog before.
Tasty Spiked Tea Recipes
Orange Spiked Tea
Made with freshly squeezed orange juice, this warm tea-based cocktail is so inviting. It’s refreshing and light but will give you the boost of energy you need for the game.
Green Tea Hot Toddy With Vodka
Who doesn’t love a hot toddy on a cold and blustery winter day? Using a classic hot toddy recipe, all you have to do to make this cocktail is switch out the water for green tea.
Warm Cocktail Recipes To Try At Your Next Tailgate
Now that you are all perked up, it’s time for another drink. What will you make? We’re making one of these tasty hot cocktail recipes:
Tequila Spiked Hot Chocolate
Starting off, we have this indulgent Mexican-inspired hot chocolate. Tequila, cocoa, and cinnamon come together in this rich, warm cocktail. Chocolate lovers rejoice!
The Lookout
Love hot buttered rum but looking for something a little different? Try the Lookout. It has all the flavors of hot buttered rum–but elevated.
Salted Caramel Hot Buttered Rum
Another great take on the classic hot buttered rum, this cocktail ups the flavor with salted caramel. It’s rich, decadent, and will have you wanting seconds!
Apple Pie Moonshine Hot Toddy
We love moonshine. Paired with all the flavors of a classic apple pie, this Americana cocktail will have you falling in love.
Apple And Oranges Spiked Cider
We all know what happens when you compare apples and oranges. Luckily, you don’t have to decide between the two with this recipe!
Warm Spiced Vanilla Cocktail
It’s hard to describe how tasty this simple cocktail is. It’s warm, and creamy, and will keep you feeling cozy even at the coldest tailgates. You can also add a shot of espresso to make it a vanilla latte.
Heated Affair
You don’t think about tequila and apples together, but they are a natural fit. This cocktail blends the two with some spices and cream for a delicious heated drink.
Boozy White Hot Chocolate
Creamy and rich, this white hot chocolate is a twist on the classic spiked chocolate. What makes this recipe extra special is you make the white chocolate from scratch.
Warm Old-Fashioned
Old-fashioned cocktails may be one of the most popular drinks, but they’re usually served over a single ice cube. However, did you know they also taste great when warmed up? Try it and you may never want one on the rocks again!
Bacon Bourbon And Hazelnut Hot Chocolate
Yes, you read that right. This warm cocktail is made with bacon! Sweet, savory, and salty, you’ll never want to drink plain hot cocoa again.
Hot drinks are a great idea for winter tailgating. They can be made easily right on your tailgating grill or with your slow cooker to keep your whole tailgating team warm.
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