As kids, nothing was better than school being closed for weather. Snow days gave you the time to sleep in, goof, play outside and have fun. As adults, there was a hint of thrill when there was as snow, you might front load stuff in the morning and then have a leisurely afternoon with a hearty meal and some good spirits.
But Zoom and conference calls have changed snow days. Still, it seems like a snow day is a little permission to relax and goof off during the work week. And here are the best boozy drinks for when you are snow bound.
Ski Lift
This twist on a classic is the perfect companion inside and out on a snow day!
Ingredients
One pack of hot chocolate
Hot Milk
One shot of Schnapps or Frangelico
Whipped Cream
Coconut flakes
Create
Heat the milk and mix with the hot chocolate packet then stir in the spirits. Add whipped cream and sprinkling with coconuts (like snow flakes) and drink up!
Classic Hot Toddy
Perfect for after playing outside or shoveling snow. Best to drink in front of a fire or watching the cold weather from inside someplace warm.
Pour boiling water, whiskey, and honey into a cup. Add cloves, cinnamon, and lemon slice. Let mixture stand for 5 minutes so flavors can mingle, then sprinkle with a pinch of nutmeg before serving.
Hot Butter Rum
The perfect drink to shake off the chill and thinking of a warm, tropical vacation. The perfect cocktail mixing the current weather and the hope of an island getaway.
Ingredients
1teaspoonbutter
1teaspoonbrown sugar
1pinchground cinnamon
1pinchground nutmeg
1pinchground allspice
1dashvanilla extract
2ouncesrum (light rum is preferred)
1cupboiling water
CREATE
Place butter, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and vanilla extract in the bottom of an Irish coffee glass. Pour in rum and hot water. Stir.
The first slight of snow flakes, kick back and make one of these creations and let your body relax.