Photo: Stef Ferrari

Now that the leftover turkey is all secretly thrown in the compost eaten, snow is starting to fall, and Santa has made his appearance at the end of the parade, it's time to embrace winter head-on. For us, that means drinking...heavily.

But what should you drink to celebrate the season?

Hot Cocktails

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Baby, it's cold outside. Time to cozy up to spiked hot cocoa, steaming cider (with booze), and a hot toddy or two. While it's easy to tip your bottle of bourbon into a mug of coffee or hot chocolate, it's also fun to get a little more elaborate. Have you ever tried mezcal in cocoa or gin in your tea?

Here are 20 of our favorite recipes for spiking your hot drinks this winter.

Anchor's New White Christmas

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Every year, Anchor Brewing makes a Christmas Ale, complete with a different artistic label. This year, the adjoining distillery has taken 2012's leftovers, distilled them down, and introduced a brand new spirit called White Christmas. We tried it out: here's our review.

Craft Breweries' Special Winter Beers

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Winter Warmers are the signature beer style of the holiday season. They are robust, rich, and boast an alcohol presence that is usually, well, warming. But over the years craft breweries have reached beyond this singular style. Here are our favorite non-traditional selections.

Seasonal Quince, Ready for Drinks

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Seek out this funny-looking fruit while it's still in the markets—when simmered on your stovetop, it offers pretty much the best aroma ever. The resulting syrup is wonderful in cocktails, too, whether you're into mixing with gin, rum, or brandy. Here are three recipes to get you started.