The Best Drinks for Around the Fireplace

Fireplaces, whether gas or wood, are incredible things. Everybody loves to gather around the fireplace in the winter, but gathering is only half the fun. One great compliment to a nice fire is an amazing drink. A great drink can be warm, tasty and can even give you a good buzz. However, individuals often enjoy non-alcoholic beverages by gas fireplaces, too. Below are some of the best drinks to have around a fireplace.

Grand Coffee

There is nothing wrong with adding a little bit of liquor to a cup of coffee, especially when it’s cold outside. A grand coffee is a mix of cognac called Grand Marnier and coffee. If you want to make it sweeter, then you can add syrup and whipped cream.

Heated Affair

Tequila is mostly viewed as a summertime drink, but it is also a perfect beverage to have before gas fireplaces. A Heated Affair is a mix of alcohol and spiced apple cider topped with grated nutmeg and a cinnamon stick.

Glogg

Anybody who has survived a harsh Scandinavian winter knows about the concoction called Glogg. Glogg combines red wine and vodka with spices, sugar, raisins, oranges and figs. It is a perfect drink for the holidays.

Hot Buttered Rum

People who have made hot buttered rum know that the best part is the butter. Along with butter, there is also ice cream and spices. Once you have the batter made, preparing the drink is easy. All you need is the batter, rum and boiling water.

Hot Gin Punch

Gin is not typically used in warm drinks, but this drink is an exception. Take a huge bowl and add gin, wine, fruits and spices. It is a perfect drink for a full house to enjoy around their gas fireplaces.

The Hornitos Hot Snotty

This drink is a perfect rendition of Mexican hot chocolate that stars alcohol. This drink is simply a combination of tequila and hot coco. You can also add whipped cream and a sprinkle of chili powder, too.

The Dead Rabbit Irish Coffee

There are a lot of recipes for the classic Irish coffee, but The Dead rabbit is one of the best. The secret: a bit of Demerara sugar syrup and whipped cream.

Hot Toddy

This is one of the most famous hot cocktails ever and is perfect for getting over a cold. There are no fancy ingredients in the Hot Toddy, it’s just a mix of boiling water, sugar, lemon and whiskey. Sometimes, it feels like gas fireplaces were made for the Hot Toddy.

Vincent Otiede is a home improvement writer. Information provided by Croft. Vincent writes for Fusion 360, an advertising agency in Utah. Find him on Google+.