5 Cozy and Easy-to-Make Cocktails for Winter  

As the seasons change, naturally so do our drink preferences. And with winter here, it means cozying up with the warming flavors and enticing aromas of vanilla, coffee, pear, and ginger. Mmm, mmm!

Here, we’ve lined up 5 delicious easy-to-make vodka cocktails that are perfect for any winter gathering. So, go on – invite over some friends and let the only cold and shaking this winter be that of your cocktail shaker!

1. Vanilla Espresso Martini
Let’s set the mood: it’s cold outside, but you’re warm inside, hosting friends dressed in their winter bests, holding Espresso Martinis infused with the rich taste of vanilla.

Ah! The Vanilla Espresso Martini. It follows the same recipe for a classic Espresso Martini but adds a cozy twist by using Absolut Vanilia – our beloved vanilla-flavored vodka. Garnished with a vanilla pod and a couple of roasted coffee beans, could there be a more perfect winter cocktail?

Watch Rico show how to make a Vanilla Espresso Martini!

2. Bloody Mary

The Bloody Mary has been a brunch favorite for decades, but its spiciness and rich tomato flavor also make it an ideal winter warmer. There’s something about that savory heat that just hits right when the temperatures drop.

What’s in a Bloody Mary you ask?

• Absolut Vodka
• Tomato juice
• Hot sauce
• Worcestershire sauce
• Lemon juice
• Salt
• Black pepper

Savory, spicy, and downright delicious – the Bloody Mary is a cocktail guaranteed to bring the heat to any winter chill!

Check out the recipe for an Absolut Bloody Mary.

Rico shows how to make the world’s best Bloody Mary!

3. Guilt-Tea Pleasure

Meet the Guilt-Tea Pleasure – the ultimate tea cocktail you’ve never heard of …until now! Although its floral and citrusy flavors lend itself perfectly to springtime, there’s no denying the coziness of sipping tea in winter.

Created by our own Ricardo ‘Rico’ Dynan, Bartender and Absolut Global Brand Ambassador, the Guilt-Tea Pleasure mixes:

• Absolut Lime
• Cold brew jasmine tea
• Lillet Blanc
• Simple syrup
• Spicy ginger juice

Yep, it’s one TEA-riffic cocktail!  Steep yourself in the deliciousness of the Guilt-Tea Pleasure:

4. White Russian

What could be better than sitting around the table with friends, watching snow fall from your window while savoring a rich and decadent dessert? Sitting around the table with friends, watching snow fall from your window while sipping a rich and decadent dessert cocktail, that’s what!

And when it comes to dessert drinks, few are as easy to make yet impressive as a White Russian. This classic cocktail is made with equal parts Absolut Vodka and coffee liqueur and is then topped with shaken heavy cream. Coffee, vodka and cream – a perfect team that drinks like a dream.

Watch Rico show you how to make the perfect White Russian!

5. Absolut Pears Martini

Sip an Absolut Pears Martini and you’ll immediately be greeted by the unmistakable taste of poached pears – a flavor that embodies the essence of winter warmth.

Perfect to serve at dinner parties, this fruitini mixes Absolut Pears together with pear purée, lemon juice and simple syrup, delivering a drink that’s sweet, citrusy, slightly floral, but, above all, so damn good.

Trust us, the Absolut Pears Martini is a drink that “pear-fectly” adds coziness to any winter evening. Discover how to make an Absolut Pears Martini!

Watch Rico show how to make the Absolut Pears Martini!