Dust off those boots, grab your wax, and secure your mountain pass because ski season is finally back. Stretching from November to April, it offers endless opportunities for exploration all across the globe. But no matter how satisfying it can be to catch the first lift of the day and head down the slopes on fresh snow, every winter sports enthusiast knows that the best part of the day comes once the skis have been shed.
That’s right, we’re talking about après-ski. The term, French for “after ski,” refers to a tradition that’s become an integral part of mountain culture and typically entails a round (or four) of drinks and boisterous singing. Perhaps the best part about après? You don’t actually have to ski or snowboard to participate, and it provides the perfect opportunity to meet up with others on your trip who may not have hit the slopes themselves.
If you’re headed to your first après celebration this winter, you’re sure to see some of the beloved cold-weather classics from the list below on the lodge’s menu. But for some of the more experienced après aficionados, some of this list’s more creative cocktails may help you shake this season up.
From the ubiquitous Hot Toddy to under-the-radar libations containing European winter staple Jägermeister, read on for 12 of the best cocktails for après-ski.
The Hot Toddy
Restorative and steamy, there’s perhaps no better cocktail than the Hot Toddy for warming up quickly after a day spent in the
