What defines a nightcap

Nightcap drinks are:

  • Slower
  • Deeper
  • Often spirit-forward or warm

What to make

Start with:

  • Old Fashioned
  • Boulevardier
  • Hot Toddy
  • Irish Coffee

Why these work

They are designed for sipping, not rushing.

The takeaway

Nightcaps are about winding down, not ramping up.