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The Lodge at Publico
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10 best hot cocktails to keep you warm in Boston this winter

Fight off those freezing temps with boozy hot chocolates, spiked ciders, mulled wines and all the other hot cocktails in Boston.

JQ Louise
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JQ Louise
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Winters in Boston are brutal. So, before the season of plunging temperatures and blizzards sneaks up on us, we put together this list of the best hot cocktails to try all around the city. From spiked hot chocolate, to hot toddies to mulled wine, there are so many types of hot libations to drink this year. And while we know that these are a deserved treat all season long, they are especially appreciated after a bit of holiday shopping, a day ice skating or an evening admiring the Christmas lights all around Boston. And if you are looking for a warm drink sans alcohol, check out our list of the best hot chocolates in Boston.

RECOMMENDED: Full guide to the best bars in Boston.

Time Out Market Boston
  • Bars
  • Fenway/Kenmore

Boston, we're know you're thirsty. That's why we offer a pair of bars to complement the unique culinary offerings of the Market. This winter try these hot cocktails:

Irish Coffee 
Teeling Irish Whiskey, Cold Brew Concentrate, Water, heavy cream, Irish cream, Demerara syrup
Hot 'N' Buttered
Bacardi 8 year, hot water, butter, honey, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground cloves, salt, ginger powder

Best hot cocktails across Boston

  • Restaurants
  • Global
  • South Boston
  • price 2 of 4

The Lodge at Publico will be open Thursdays through Sundays 4pm-close all winter long. This winter oasis features a rustic lodge, created in Publico’s signature garden pergola with wooden, cabin-like walls, faux moose and deer heads, twinkly lights and pine garland all around! Indulge in “Lodge life” by getting cozy with the oversized flannel blankets and pillows, carved wooden signage, skis, retro signage and vintage ski lift while enjoying some nice warm cocktails! The team is serving up all the classics along with a few of their own creations.

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  • Restaurants
  • Italian
  • South Boston
  • price 2 of 4

Wine is a beautiful thing to begin with, but it’s even better when it’s hot and infused with spices. Capo is giving guests all of the warm and fuzzy feels with mugs of its mulled wine, which is much needed for anyone who’s had to stand in line outside waiting to get in. Want the mulled wine warmup without having to leave your couch cocoon? 

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  • Restaurants
  • Dorchester

This Dorchester joint has just the thing to keep us safe and warm through our city’s infamously harsh winters. Stop by this bar and order up The Blizzard of ‘78, a blend of Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey, Ancho Reyes chile liqueur and hot cocoa, topped with toasted marshmallows. Cuddle up with this beverage—which is named after the historically horrendous nor’easter that once hit New England—in one of Bowery Bar’s outdoor yurts for an even cozier cocktail experience.

  • Restaurants
  • Leather District

Want a hot toddy with an herbal twist? Well, then go snag a steaming Stillwater Toddy. The Leather District restaurant makes this classic wintertime cocktail using chamomile-infused Basil Hayden Toast bourbon. It’ll be as soothing as your Sleepytime tea—but will pack a bigger punch, thanks to the whiskey.

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  • Restaurants
  • Italian
  • South End
  • price 3 of 4

SRV is having a Harry Potter moment with its cozy cocktail. For the winter, the South End eatery is brewing up some Burrabirra (that’s Italian for Butterbeer). The drink is a blend of bourbon, Cardamaro, warming spices, apples, brown sugar and butter—which is all topped off with a vanilla and apple whipped cream. After one sip, you’ll basically be spellbound. 

  • Restaurants

Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, Frank serves straightforward and purposeful fare specifically made to let local ingredients be the stars of the plate. And the same goes for his cocktails. Head to FRANK for some mulled wine this winter. 

Mulled Wine
Cabernet
Pomegranate liqueur
Star anise
Cinnamon
Apple
McClelland sagamore reserve rye whiskey

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  • Restaurants
  • North End

This little North End nook is known for its craft cocktails, which changes to suit each season. And this wintertime, Parla’s menu of masterfully mixed drinks includes the O-Town Warmer. A mashup of spiced rum, Xtabentún, apple liqueur, chamomile, lemon and honey, this heated concoction will warm you to your core and let you stroll down the rest of Hanover Street without even noticing the frigid air around you. 

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