While some people love Winter and all the things that come with it (Skiing! Sweaters!), it's also the time of year where the cold makes you want to bundle up, put on a pair of cosy socks, and plop yourself on the couch. Luckily, there's another Winter staple to add to the mix: hot chocolate [1]. Since childhood, the sweet treat is something to enjoy on a cold night or during a snow day. Now that we're all adults here, we can do what we want, and you know what that means? Boozy hot chocolate. Adding vodka, bourbon, or other liqueurs to hot cocoa elevates it to fancy cocktail level [2] without losing its comforting traits.

So whether you're snuggling up solo under your blanket, with your sweet pet [3], or next to the person who makes your heart skip a beat [4], here are some spiked hot chocolate recipes that you'll want to make all season long.

Adult Gingerbread Spice Hot Chocolate

The spice of gingerbread plays off the chocolate to take this Southern Comfort-spiked beverage to the next level.

Get the recipe: adult gingerbread spiked hot chocolate [5]

Birthday Cake Hot Chocolate

While the recipe doesn't directly call for booze, one can't not think this birthday cake hot chocolate would be great with a shot of vanilla or whipped vodka. (We may be onto something!)

Get the recipe: birthday cake hot chocolate [6]

Bourbon Cream Hot Chocolate

Bourbon cream, available in both regular and peppermint, adds a layer of warmth to a cup of hot cocoa that should only be paired with snuggle sessions — with yourself or others!

Get the recipe: bourbon cream hot chocolate [7]

Tijuana Tippler

Chocolate, cream, coffee, and brandy combine to make a spiked hot chocolate that will warm you from the inside out.

Get the recipe: Tijuana tippler [8]

Red Wine Hot Chocolate

A tale as old as time? Wine and chocolate pairings. This one, though, is even better than expected.

Get the recipe: red wine hot chocolate [9]

Indulgently Boozy Hot Chocolate

Almond liqueur, vodka, and an extra helping of whipped cream take this hot chocolate from basic to over-the-top delicious.

Get the recipe: indulgently boozy hot chocolate [10]

Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate

Again, while this recipe doesn't exactly tell you to put booze in, a shot of salted caramel or whipped vodka could really take this salted caramel hot chocolate to the next level.

Get the recipe: salted caramel hot chocolate [11]