8 Cocktails To Enjoy Warm During Monsoon

1. Hot Toddy

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2. Irish Coffee

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3. Mulled Wine

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4. Hot Buttered Rum

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5. Spiked Hot Chocolate

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6. Chai Toddy

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7. Hot Spiced Cider

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8. Mexican Hot Chocolate

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