This winter season has been rough. New Yorkers have had their share of blizzards, Arctic winds and icy sidewalks. Though the dipping temperatures may inspire you to hibernate for the rest of the winter, consider stepping out of your apartment to try a cold weather cocktail. These cocktails are made with ingredients that will warm you up from head to toe. Think Kahlua, amaretto and cognac. Some are even served hot. Read on for some of the best cold weather cocktails. 

 

 

 

 

At Sky Room in Times Square, choose from a great selection of hot cocktails. The Hot Pearidise is a blend of Grey Goose La Poire, Xante Cognac Pear Liqueur, pear nectar and cardamom-infused white wine. For something a little richer, consider the Coco-Coco. A unique spin on the classic hot cocoa, the Coco-Coco is spiked with a shot of Amaretto and then topped with a thick layer of Bacardi coconut-infused whipped cream. Sit back, take a sip of your cocktail and enjoy the 360 degree views of Manhattan at this posh rooftop lounge.

Sky Room, 330 West 40th Street, 33rd Floor, New York, New York (212) 380-1195

 

 

 

If you're in Chelsea, head over to Studio XXI, an intimate lounge modeled after a recording studio. Get cozy on the plush banquette seating and order up a round of one of their delicious cocktails. The Winter Cocoa is made with Tanteo Chocolate, Kahlua and milk. The drink is then topped with cinnamon for  even more depth of flavor. For a more refreshing cold weather cocktail, the Am Delight may be more your thing. Fresh grapefruit juice is mixed with Svedka Vodka, simple syrup and Aperol, an aperitif made from bitter orange. 

Studio XXI, 59 West 21st Street New York, NY (212) 359-4200