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Hot Boozy Drinks for Cold Winter Nights

2017-12-23 ShanghaiWOWeng

Just like that, we blinked and autumn turned to full blown winter. Christmas is literally just around the corner and the question on everyone’s lips is “where the heck can I get a hot cocktail?” We visited bars high and low to find you something help you forgot how cold it is outside, baby. 


Barules


Spring Still Far (RMB 140) is a hot cocktail that combines Eastern and Western Flavors


This drink was developed for women who are experiencing pain during their period, because proprietor, Sam Xuan, wants to make sure that everyone who wants to drink can drink, any time of month. Layers of sweetness come from longan, date syrup, butterscotch schnapps, nutty cascara and it is all fired dramatically in a Turkish coffee mug before being poured into adorable ceramic bird. 


Address: 1315-3 Fuxing Zhong Lu (near Fengyang Lu)

Hours: Daily 7am - 3pm

Tel: 021 13817131574


The Beach House


Hot buttered rum (RMB 90) is satisfies both dessert and nightcap cravings


The hot buttered rum from The Beach Househas all the characteristic sweetness of the classic rum cocktail while the citrus foam perfectly cuts though with tartness for a delicious well balanced drink. And they throw in a cherry candy can stirrer for a little extra festive cheer. 


Address: 758 Julu Lu (near Fumin Lu)

Hours: Tues-Fri, 3pm-midnight; Sat & Sun, noon-midnight

Tel: 021 13816146501


The Captain


An Afternoon in Paris (RMB 80) and a nice view are the perfect cold weather indulgence


This Camus VSOP cognac based autumn warmer is rich with citrus from an orange skin pierced with cloves, lemon juice and lemon oil. Additional flavor and sweetness comes from star anise and honey reduction respectively. 


Address: 37 Fuzhou Lu, Captain Hostel, 6/F (near Sichuan Zhong Lu)

Hours: Daily, 5pm – 1am

Tel: 021 18621864957


E.P.I.C.


Hot Epic Coffee (RMB 98) is a caffeine rich hot cocktail 


This season trade in your espresso martini for a whipped cream and sprinkles topped comforting pick-me-up. This coffee cocktail is fortified with Mount Gay rum. While there is a sugar cube and salty honey in the mix, some chocolate bitters rounds out the flavor.


Address: 17 Gaoyou Lu (near Fuxing Xi Lu)

Tel: 021 5411 1189

Hours: Daily, 6pm-late


Flask


Lantern Festival (RMB 98) is a hot and spicy whiskey based drink


The Lantern Festival warms you in more ways than one, offering a spicy kick to compliment its warm temperature and sweetness. Served in a retro-looking little tea mug, it’s a treat for the eyes, as well as the palate and the soul. Famous Grouse whisky, Laphroaig, Chai spice syrup, lime juice and apple cider. And yes, the pepper is edible.


Address: 108 Xiangyang Lu (near Huaihai Lu)

Hours: Daily, 8pm to 2am (4am on weekends)

Tel: 021 3368 6180


Funkadeli


Mulled wine (RMB 50) is the quintessential winter warmer


Funkadeli do a classic version of mulled wine that is perfect for drinking on their fabulous outdoor terrace. Never mind the cold; you won’t notice it after a few sips, or glasses. 


Address: 291 Fumin Lu (near Changle Lu)

Hours: Daily, 7pm to 2am

Tel: 021 6170 1318


Laundry Co.


The Blue Blazer (RMB 160) is a variation on a hot toddy


Lemon, cloves, cinnamon sticks flavor Famous Grouse scotch whiskey at  Laundry Co. for a basic but very high quality hot libation. As with most beverages at Laundry Co. you are paying for premium spirits. 


Address: 93-5 XiangyangBei Lu

Tel: 021 13681898798 

Hours: Sun-Thur, 6pm-2am; Fri & Sat, 6pm-3am


Logan’s Punch


Rakia hot spiked cider (RMB75) has a crisp apple favor with a boozy backbone


Logan Brouse has taken Rakia, a Serbian, cinnamon flavored plum liquor, and concocted a lovely hot spiked cider with it. It has all the flavors of apple pie thanks to Zeffer apple cider. This is just one of their lovely winter warmers Logan has on offer. Go try the newly added Oh my Beyonce and Vioet Toddy. 


Address: 99 Taixing Lu, Zhong Yuan, Bldg A, 2/F, Room 202 (near Wujiang Lu)

Hours: Sunday to Thursday, 6pm to 1am; Friday 6pm to 2:30am; Saturday, 7pm to 2:30am

Tel: 021 18616817401


Hot Lychee Chocolate (68RM) is a sweet night cap


This is one of Cotton Ding’s favorite autumn cocktails and after trying this gentle mix of hot cocoa with dark rum and cognac we understand exactly why. It is the perfect replacement for dessert. 


Address: 49 Fuxing Lu, No. 2 (near Wulumuqi Zhong Lu)

Hours: Daily, 6pm to 2am

Tel: 021 3461 1377


The Rooster


Rooster’s Faceplant (RMB 50) is spiked with Bacardi 151 rum


Many a cold winter’s night has been forgotten after one too many Faceplants at the Rooster. It is hot chocolate with peppermint liquer and super high proof rum. What more do you need? And if it doesn’t warm you up, maybe you’ll pull a Rip Van Winkle and wake up, hungover, next spring. 


Address: 455 Shaanxi Bei Lu (near Beijing Xi Lu)

Hours: Daily, 11am-midnight

Tel: 021 15618808692


Speak Low


Winter Wonder Nog (RMB 105) is a warm version of the holiday classic


The Winter Wonder Nog is everything you could ever ask for in a boozy Christmas drink. The mug alone is adorable enough to warrant an order, but even for the no nonsense drinker it’s a winner with cocoa butter washed cognac, Amontillado sherry, spiced coconut milk, pine nut and egg. 


Address: 579 Fuxing Lu (near Ruijin Er Lu)

Hours: Daily, 7pm to 2am

Tel: 021 6416 0133


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