Put down the books and pick up a drink — but first, make sure your alcohol matches your winter personality.
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Hot Toddy
Simple, classic, and just sweet enough. Some Saturdays the windchill will keep you in the dorm huddled next to your black market electric tea kettle for warmth. Try putting that contraband to better use by mixing up this go-to warmer-upper. It'll keep you toasty the whole way to Bar Night.
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Irish Coffee
You're the type of person who knows how to rock the metaphorical mullet, and we have the drink for you. Do you have a 6 page essay due tomorrow? Is it also the weekend? Is multitasking your middle name? Get the energy to crank out 3000 words while simultaneously preparing for the night out, all while warming your soul. Throw in some Kahlúa for a lil extra oomph.
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Spiked Milkshake
Sometimes you capitalize on being the haphazard, make-do-with-what-you-have type. And as a college student, you raise the bar on originality. All you have is a half-pint of Bart Mart Ben and Jerry's and a few shots left of Bailey's. Throw it all in a blender, and you're ready for a cozy night of Netflix and procrastination.
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Mulled Wine
Three hours before a night to remember, and you are done with all of your readings for two weeks. Being on top of your shit gives you time to really #treatyoself. Mulled wine is the perfect recipe to utilize your precision, attention to detail, and appreciation for subtle flavor. Turn on the stove and prepare to turn up -- you deserve it!
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Hot Buttered Rum
Sixth week may be hard, but you just use the stress as an excuse to go harder. When you dedicate yourself to a cause, you go all in, and winter boozing is no exception. Reach for the strong stuff and whip up a Hot Buttered Rum to de-stress after submitting the 12,000 word paper you started that morning.