Winter has officially arrived in New York. We’ve had the first snow and sub-freezing temps. But that doesn’t mean New Yorkers are staying home until spring. Instead, we’re ready for drinks that warm from within, whether that means a stiff whiskey sipper at Coqodaq or a hot coffee grog that’s literally set ablaze, as at Paradise Lost. For others, that means channeling drinks from tropical climes, from a Caribbean rum punch at Las’Lap to a clarified Singapore Sling at Singapura’s Elephant Room. Our shortlist of winter cocktails includes suggestions for cozy Valentine’s Day dates, spots to hunker down with a group, and zero-proof sips to keep those New Year’s resolutions in check.
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