A glass mug with an orange liquid and a lemon slice on the rim. — A hot toddy from Ani’s.

Warm Up at These 12 Hot Cocktail Destinations in Austin

Hot toddies, spiked hot chocolates, and mulled wines from the city’s best bars and restaurants

by Nadia Chaudhury Updated Jan 20, 2022, 4:23pm CST

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A hot toddy from Ani’s.

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by Nadia Chaudhury Updated Jan 20, 2022, 4:23pm CST

Setting Austin’s mild winter aside, the city does occasionally encounter cold fronts and freezing rain, so it’s best to warm up with a hot cocktail. The possibilities are wonderful, with comforting toasty drinks like hot toddies, spiked chocolates, hot buttered rums, and more.

As with all businesses right now, be sure to call ahead to make sure each bar/restaurant is still open or if there are updates on current offerings and service models, as things are changing constantly. Be sure to wear a mask, tip well, and, if you’re ordering delivery, try to order directly from the bar/restaurant themselves.

Health experts consider dining out to be a high-risk activity for the unvaccinated; it may pose a risk for the vaccinated, especially in areas with substantial COVID transmission. The latest CDC guidance is here; find a COVID-19 vaccination site here.

Lala's Little Nugget

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It makes sense that the Christmas-forever bar has a hot cocktail menu, full of hot toddies, hot ciders, and hot chocolates, available for on-site services.

2207 Justin Ln, Austin, TX 78757

(512) 487-5297

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Yard Bar

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The dog park-slash-restaurant-slash-bar offers a bunch of boozy hot drinks, ranging from the Cuddly Cactus with tequila, mezcal, and hot chocolate; the Who-Pudding with pineapple rum and hot apple cider; the Tiny Elvis with peanut butter whisky, banana cream, and hot chocolate; and mulled wine. Drinks are available for on-site services, there are plenty of outdoor areas.

6700 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78757

(512) 900-3773

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The Tigress Pub

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The North Loop bar boasts hot cocktails on cold days. The drinks are available for on-site services.

100 W N Loop Blvd unit g, Austin, TX 78751

(512) 600-3232

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Drink.Well

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The North Loop bar and restaurant offers two hot cocktails for indoor and outdoor dine-in services. There's the Amaro Caldo with lemon, tamarind, and sarsparilla; and then an Irish Coffee.

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207 E 53rd St, Austin, TX 78751

(512) 614-6683

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School House Pub

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Hot toddies are available at the Cherrywood bar for on-site services.

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2207 Manor Rd, Austin, TX 78722

(512) 469-7630

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Hillside Farmacy

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The Central East Austin New Texan restaurant is mixing up the Hot Country Doc drink, with ginger, apple, cinnamon, and your choice of applejack or whiskey. It’s available for on-site and takeout services.

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1209 E 11th St, Austin, TX 78702

(512) 628-0168

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The Roosevelt Room

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Among the downtown bar’s lengthy menu is the hot Blue Blazar cocktail, available with your choice of base spirit mixed with hot water, gingersnap syrup, and grated nutmeg. It’s available for indoor dine-in services.

307 W 5th St, Austin, TX 78701

(512) 494-4094

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The Cavalier

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There’s an array of boozy hot cocktails available from the East Austin bar, such as the hot chocolate made with Branca Menta; the hot cider with Fairweather Cider and rum; and the toddy. The menu is only available for on-site services, there are outdoor areas.

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2400 Webberville Rd suite a, Austin, TX 78702

(512) 696-4318

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Kitty Cohen's

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The East Austin bar’s hot cocktail spread includes a hot buttered whiskey, hot toddy, and hot apple toddy. Takeout orders can be placed through the TabbedOut app and there are indoor and outdoor on-site servies.

2211 Webberville Rd #3548, Austin, TX 78702

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Kinda Tropical

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The East Austin bar is brewing up hot toddies with your choice of whiskey, dark rum, or honey scotch available for indoor and outdoor on-site services.

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3501 E 7th St, Austin, TX 78702

(512) 373-8430

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Cosmic Coffee + Beer Garden

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The espresso and coffee drinks at the South Austin cafe can be spiked with shots. Plus there are the dedicated boozy hot cocktails, from the hot Apple Chai-der, and the peppermint hot cocoa. Place to-go orders through the TabbedOut app or in person, and the cafe is open for indoor and outdoor services.