17 "Crocktails" That Prove Your Slow-Cooker Can Do More Than You Think
These recipes are the easiest way to serve festive fall drinks for a crowd.
Looking for a big-batch cocktail idea for your holiday party? These genius "crock"tails prove you've been underutilizing your slow cooker. Throw all the ingredients in the crockpot and you'll have a boozy punch or flavorful hot cocoa ready to warm up your guests when they arrive.
Crock-Pot Butterbeer Rum
Impress all of your friends and make your own butterbeer rum.
Get the recipe from Delish.
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Slow-Cooker Mulled Wine
Wine=the ultimate way to warm up.
Get the recipe from Delish.
Slow-Cooker Cranberry Apple Cider
All our favorite fall flavors meld together in this hot cider—perfect for mixing with whiskey or spiced rum.
Get the recipe from The Recipe Rebel.
Crockpot Nutella Hot Chocolate
Nutella obsessives, beware ... this hot cocoa is seriously addictive. Even more so with a splash of Baileys.
Get the recipe from Show Me The Yummy.
Maple Pumpkin Spiced Latte
Just when you thought PSL couldn't get any more fall, they added maple to the mix.
Get the recipe from The Yummy Life.
Slow-Cooker Coconut Hot Chocolate
The coconut adds an unexpected twist that is so good, but a bit of marshmallow vodka would make it seriously next-level.
Get the recipe from how sweet it is.
Slow-Cooker Caramel Apple Cider
All the creaminess of a caramel latte + apple cider = your go-to fall beverage.
Get the recipe from Tater Tots and Jello.
Slow-Cooker Spiced White Hot Chocolate
We recommend you enjoy with a cinnamon bun or pumpkin scone for best results.
Get the recipe from Mom on Time Out.
Homemade Wassail
This is just a fancy way of saying spiced apple cider, either way it'll totally keep you warm. You could even add brandy for a grown-up version.
Get the recipe from Practically Functional.
Slow-Cooker Cranberry White Hot Chocolate
This creamy, dreamy holiday beverage calls for just four ingredients.
Get the recipe from The Recipe Rebel.
Ginger-Lemon Hot Toddies
Here's another one of those drinks perfect for serving guests, just add a bit of brandy and rum.
Get the recipe from myrecipes.com.
Slow-Cooker Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate
Hint: With a bit of coffee, this drink becomes a sweet-and-salty mocha.
Get the recipe from Le Creme de la Crumb.
Slow-Cooker Apple Cider
This cider is made from scratch, so we suggest making a huge batch all at once.
Get the recipe from Gimme Some Oven.
Andes Mint Hotchata
Rumchata is about to become your next favorite cocoa mix-in.
Get the recipe from The Cookie Rookie.
Slow-Cooker Cranberry Cider
Add a little bit of rum to kick up your holiday party.
Get the recipe from Kleinworth & Co.
Mulled Wine
This spiced, mulled wine will transport you to a European holiday market.
Get the recipe from Gimme Some Oven.
Egg Nog Hot Cocoa
Two of our favorite wintertime beverages combine forces.
Get the recipe from Shugary Sweets.
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