Top 5 Winter Special Beverages And Where To Find Them In Delhi NCR

The nip in the air is an indication that winter is finally here and if you are one of those lucky few who call Delhi home, you must know that the chilly season is the most magical time of the year to go exploring this city's expansive culinary landscape. The charming open-air restaurants, quaint cafes nestled in the busy by-lanes, and those pretty rooftop dining spots make for the perfect date night destinations. And if you also think dating in winter has a charming appeal to it but lacking in ideas to give your significant other the perfect date night, might I suggest these top restaurants in Delhi NCR that serve the perfect winter beverages you can enjoy with bae while keeping the cold at bay.

Cappuccino at Di Ghent Cafe, Cross Point Mall, Gurgaon

If you have a thing for cute cafes where you can hang out with bae while sipping on your cuppa of piping hot cappuccino and indulging in some light banter, then this is just the place for you. Di Ghent Cafe has an extensive menu for breakfast and lunch. But what steals the show here is their great range of coffees that taste wonderful paired with their delicious 'Vanilla Shortbread Cookies'.   

Other must-try recommendations: Anandini Himalaya Tea, Belgian Hot Chocolate Waffles, Cocoa Mocha Coffee, and Vanilla Shortbread Cookies.

Cost for two: ₹ 1200

Hot Chocolate at Olly- Olive's All Day Cafe & Bar, Cyber Hub, Gurgaon

Known for its European grub and chic ambiance, Olly serves what can easily be considered the best hot chocolate preparation in the city. Loaded with copious amounts of creaminess and a delightfully toasted marshmallow on top, their hot chocolate feels like a warm cozy hug on a cold winter day.

Other must-try recommendations: Salted Caramel Iced Latte, Chocolate & Mint, Merry Berry Smoothie, and Nutella Iced Mocha.

Cost for two: ₹ 1400

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Baileys Hot Chocolate at Smoke House Deli, Multiple Locations

This boozy hot chocolate concoction with gooey marshmallows on top is just the drink you should be tripping on this winter. The Smoke House Deli is known for its amazing food and signature Hot Chocolate and coffee-based beverages that are nothing short of pure decadence in a cup, and this creamy blend of chocolate spiked with baileys is a testament to their culinary expertise.

Other must-try recommendations: Brazil Bourbon Coffee, Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee, Egyptian Chamomile Tea, and Classic Hot Chocolate.

Cost for two: ₹ 1950

Mulled Wine at Perch Wine & Coffee Bar, Vasant Vihar, South Delhi

The perfect place for a lazy Sunday get-together with your girlfriends, Perch is exactly the place you should head to when breakfast and bar are the two main things on your agenda. While they are quite liked for their varied Sangria-based blends but their Mulled Wine made using homemade honey, spices, dark rum, and red wine is a potent concoction that is sure to keep you warm all winter long.

Other must-try recommendations: Vietnamese Coffee, Coffee Sangria, Americano, and Rum Bunch Cocktail.

Cost for two: ₹ 1800

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Hot Toddy at Fio Cookhouse and Bar, Nehru Place, South Delhi

This traditional winter blend made by mixing liquor (usually whiskey), honey, and warm water together is the most comforting thing to keep you warm in winter. Gorgeous Fio, being an expert when it comes to cocktails, is the one place in Delhi that serves one of the best Hot Toddy concoctions I have ever had the pleasure of tasting. Well, that's because they serve the Scotland version of this classic drink featuring ingredients like dark rum, cinnamon, anise seed, clove, and infused with orange peel and apples. 

Other must-try recommendations: Vietnamese Coffee, Coffee Sangria, Americano, and Rum Bunch Cocktail.

Cost for two: ₹ 2700