Gingerbread Cookies

Soft, chewy, spicy, and full-flavored. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Toasted Mochi in Soybean Flour (Kinako Mochi)

Toasted mochi are rolled in a sweet, nutty coating for something between marshmallows and morning cereal. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Mulled Apple Cider

Black pepper adds an unexpected kick. (By Regan Burns)

Hot Cocoa

Creamy, chocolaty, and sinfully rich. (By Francois Payard)

Bloody Caesar

The Canadian version of a classic hangover cure. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Luchador

A spicy beer tail fit for kings of the ring. (By Kate Ramos)

Hot Buttered Rum

A spicy, warming treat. (By Rob Chirico)

Chile Hot Chocolate

A hot and spicy take on creamy, rich hot chocolate. (By Kate Ramos)

Apple Brandy Hot Toddy

Calvados and Bärenjäger Honey Liqueur ramp up this classic cold-weather tail. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Blue Blazer

Scotch-based drink that is mellowed by honey (By Rob Chirico)

Hot Toddy

Don’t ask why “toddy,” because no one knows. (By Rob Chirico)

Hot Pants

This variation on the margarita swaps lime juice for grapefruit. (By Rob Chirico)

Star anise and anise seed turn hot chocolate on its head. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Watermelon-Soju Cocktail

Refreshing and sweet, with a touch of ginger. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Crawfish Boil

Why not do your own boil? (By Adapted from Gregg Sedotal)