While well-made drinks are great at any time of the year, winter calls for warm cocktails. From boozy hot chocolates to warm fruity drinks, North Jersey is serving up all different spirits to warm you from the inside out. We rounded up 10 spots to grab a boozy hot cocoa or a warm cocktail in North Jersey. Read on to find out what is close to you.
Bin 14 | 1314 Washington Street, Hoboken
Bin 14 is combining winter and summer with their hot apple cider margarita. Get the best of warmth and citrusy feels with this hot cocktail. Read the full menu here.
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Carpe Diem | 1405 Grand Street, Hoboken
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Not one, but two liquors make this boozy hot chocolate a delight. Carpe Diem is serving up a classic cocoa with the additions of Stoli vanilla vodka and Kahlua. The warm beverage is topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
Frankie | 264 Grove Street, Jersey City
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Hot cider takes a twist at Frankie. Called Into the Mystic, this cocktail includes the traditional rum and hot cider but adds in spiced butter as well. Spiked hot chocolate appears on Franke’s Instagram channel. Read the menu here.
Low Fidelity Bar | 328 Palisades Avenue, Jersey City
At the end of their extensive cocktail list sits a hot mulled cider at Low Fidelity Bar. Diners can pick their spirit of choice from rum, bourbon, rye, or apple brandy. Pair the cider with the delicious food on their main menu such as pizza or a rice bowl. Read the menu here.
Pharmacie Bar + Kitchen | 398 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair
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Cocktails are always tastier when they come with fun names. Among a list of several unique cocktails sits Drop It Laktes Hot at Pharmacie Bar + Kitchen. This cocktail contains Jack Daniels fire Tennessee whiskey and mulled cider. Read the full menu here.
Sorellina | 1036 Washington Street, Hoboken
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Sorellina changes its offerings with the season and this winter is no different. Cozy up next to beautiful decorations with a spiked hot chocolate in hand. Known for its pastas, Sorellina is a great spot to stop in for lunch, dinner, or brunch and pairs well with boozy cocoa. Read the menu here.
The Archer | 176 Newark Avenue, Jersey City
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Where most places have only 1-2 hot cocktails, The Archer has an entire menu dedicated to warm libations. The list includes a classic like a hot mulled cider and also new twists on traditionally cold drinks such as a hot mai tai. The menu is rounded out with a hot sazerac and a hot penicillin. Read the menu here.
The Shepherd + The Knucklehead | 1313 Willow Avenue, Hoboken
The Shepherd and the Knucklehead site describes this drink as “a blend of boozy and comforting”. The Freshly Mulled (Moonshine) Cider is made with their in-house made cider and St. Luna moonshine. The drink is served in a rocks glass. Read the full menu here.
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The Stewed Cow | 400 Adams Street, Hoboken
The Stewed Cow has an extensive list of hot cocktails. The menu includes a hot peppermint hot chocolate, hot toddy, spiked apple cider, and Irish coffee. Each cocktail is crafted with quality ingredients including peppermint vodka, Irish whiskey, whipped cream, and ciders. Read the full menu here.
