Escape the cold and celebrate the season with these Cozy Winter Cocktail Recipes to Warm You Up featuring ONEHOPE wines (visit us at onehopewine.com). From decadent Red Wine Hot Chocolate to vibrant Pomegranate Sparklers, these beverages are perfect for gatherings, nights by the fire, or simply adding warmth to your winter days. Ready to explore these Winter Cozy Cocktail Recipes? Let’s dive into these deliciously cozy libations!
Cozy Winter Cocktail Recipes for Chilly Nights
When the weather outside is frightful, these warm cocktails are delightful! These Cozy Winter Cocktail Recipes include rich flavors and seasonal spices, making them perfect for cozy nights by the fire.
Red Wine Hot Chocolate: A Cozy Winter Cocktail Recipe
Warm up with this indulgent, wine-infused Red Wine Hot Chocolate made with ONEHOPE Vintner Red Blend. This rich twist on a classic winter beverage is ideal for holiday gatherings or quiet evenings by the fire.
Preparation Time: Approx. 15 Minutes
Serves: 16-20 mugs
Ingredients
- 8 cups milk (1 half gallon)
- 1 ½ cups half and half
- 12 oz. dark chocolate chips
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 cups ONEHOPE Vintner Red Blend
Suggested Toppings
- Whipped cream
- Mini marshmallows
- Chocolate shaving
Instructions
- Combine milk, half and half, chocolate chips, and cocoa powder in a saucepan. Heat over low, stirring constantly.
- Once the mixture begins to foam, slowly whisk in the red wine and heat for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Pour into mugs and garnish with your favorite toppings.
Homemade Cocoa Marshmallows
Take your Red Wine Hot Chocolate to the next level with these homemade cocoa marshmallows!
Preparation Time: Overnight (minimum 6 hours resting time)
Serves: 16-20 marshmallows
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp. coconut oil
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- 2 packages unflavored gelatin
- ¼ cup cold water
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup corn syrup
- ¼ cup hot water
- ¼ tsp. salt
- 1 tbsp. vanilla extract
Instructions
- Grease an 8” x 8” dish with coconut oil and dust with powdered sugar and cocoa.
- Bloom gelatin in cold water in a stand mixer.
- Heat sugar, corn syrup, water, and salt in a saucepan until it reaches 240°F. Let cool slightly.
- Slowly add the sugar mixture to the gelatin while mixing. Beat on high for 5 minutes. Add cocoa and vanilla, then beat for another 10 minutes until thick and glossy.
- Spread into the prepared dish, dust with powdered sugar and cocoa, and let set overnight.
- Cut into squares and dust again to prevent sticking.
- Add these marshmallows to your hot chocolate for a decadent treat or enjoy them on their own!
Cranberry and Pinot Noir Mulled Wine
Add a seasonal twist to your gatherings with this Cranberry Mulled Wine, featuring ONEHOPE Vintner Pinot Noir. Infused with cranberries, orange zest, and festive spices, it’s a cozy holiday favorite.
Ingredients
- (750 ml) ONEHOPE Vintner Pinot Noir
- 1 cup cranberries, chopped
- 1 orange, zested and juiced
- ⅓ cup sugar
- 6 cinnamon sticks
- 6 whole cloves
- 2 star anise
Instructions
- Combine wine, cranberries, orange juice and zest, sugar, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and star anise in a saucepan.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Pour into mugs and garnish with orange slices and cinnamon sticks.
Pomegranate Sparkler: A Fizzy Winter Cocktail Recipe
This elegant Pomegranate Sparkler pairs ONEHOPE Sparkling Brut with pomegranate juice for a fizzy, festive drink that’s perfect for the holidays.
Preparation Time: Approx. 20 Minutes
Serves: 2
Ingredients
- 1cup pomegranate juice
- ONEHOPE Sparkling Brut
- 10 pomegranate seeds
Instructions
- Reduce pomegranate juice by simmering over low heat for 15 minutes.
- Add 1 tbsp. of the reduction to a sparkling flute and top with brut.
- Garnish with pomegranate seeds.
Burnt Orange Blanc: A Unique Cozy Winter Cocktail
This creative cocktail combines Vintner Sauvignon Blanc, gin, and charred orange slices for a cozy yet refreshing winter beverage.
Preparation Time: Approx. 25 Minutes
Serves: 2
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp. vegetable oil
- 2 orange slices
- 4 tsp. white sugar
- 1 tbsp. honey
- 1 shot gin
- 1 shot Cointreau (triple sec)
- 1 ½ cups ONEHOPE Vintner Sauvignon Blanc,
- 2 sprigs rosemary
Instructions
- Broil orange slices on an oiled baking sheet, sprinkling sugar on each side. Flip and repeat until slightly charred.
- In a glass, combine gin, Cointreau, honey, and a charred orange slice. Add ice and top with Sauvignon Blanc.
- Garnish with rosemary.
These Cozy Winter Cocktail Recipes bring warmth, flavor, and a touch of elegance to your celebrations. From the indulgent Red Wine Hot Chocolate to the fizzy Pomegranate Sparkler, there’s a drink for every occasion.
Cheers to a cozy and delicious winter from all of us at ONEHOPE!
