The Tom & Jerry at 80 Thoreau.Photo: 80 Thoreau
A warm, potent cocktail is like a fleece blanket, if only fleece blankets could make you tipsy. Yes, 'tis the season for cloves, dates, prunes, and toasty rum—drinks that bring a little bit of crackling fireplace with every sip. (Take the Tom & Jerry specialty to the right from 80 Thoreau: a hot nog-uccinno, complete with a frothy batter of rum, brandy, and winter spices.) For more high-temp beverages for frigid days and nights, crank up the heat and read on.
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