Cozy Drinks for Chilly Days

Drink up the warm comfort of these delicious recipes for hot chocolate, cider, coffee, and tea.

Hot Cider Nog

Hot Cider Nog

Apple cider gives a lovely twist to Hot Cider Nog; it's a holiday must.

Pineapple Wassail

Pineapple Wassail

Your house will fill with aromas of cinnamon and clove while the Pineapple Wassail warms on the stove.

Gingerbread Cocoa

Photo: Iain Bagwell

Gingerbread Cocoa

Ground ginger and apple pie spice make ordinary cocoa out-of-this-world good!

Mulled Cranberry Cider from Southern Living

Mulled Cranberry Cider

Cranberry lends festive color and sweet-tart flavor to this traditional spice-mulled beverage.

White Chocolate Latte

White Chocolate Latte

Enjoy the intoxicating aroma from a steamy cup of this frothy latte. It will warm you from the inside out.

Apricot-Apple Cider Sipper

Apricot-Apple Cider Sipper  

Apricot nectar adds tart sweetness to this warm beverage.

 

Rich ‘n’ Thick Hot Chocolate

Rich ‘n’ Thick Hot Chocolate

Indulge in this luxurious treat after your meal, with a dollop of Marshmallow Whipped Cream for an extra bit of sweetness.

Hot Spiced Cider

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Hot Spiced Cider

A warm mixture of apple cider, molasses, and lemon juice is spiced with whole cloves and cinnamon sticks to make a comforting fall favorite.

Cinnamon-Orange Coffee

Cinnamon-Orange Coffee

A tangy, aromatic blend of fruit and spices lends warmth to this citrus coffee. For an extra-special treat, top with Coffee Liqueur Crème and serve with Biscuit Beignets.

Warm Citrus Cider

Warm Citrus Cider

Orange and lemon juices add sweet wintry flavor to spiced cider. Garnish with an apple slice.

Honey-Ginger Tea

Honey-Ginger Tea

This recipe enhances the flavor of green tea with sweet honey and spicy ginger. Green tea is an excellent source of concentrated antioxidants. Double or triple the recipe for a warm party drink.

Orange Spiced Cider

Orange Spiced Cider

Fresh citrus combines with warm spices for an irresistible beverage. This cider is delicious with or without the dark rum.

Orange-Scented Mocha

Orange-Scented Mocha

When serving this twist on traditional hot chocolate, place the whipped cream in individual matching glass mugs so friends can pile on as much as they prefer.

Spiced Pomegranate Sipper

Spiced Pomegranate Sipper

Add fruity flair to traditional cider with pomegranate, white grape, and pineapple juices. Skewer pineapple chunks and orange rind curls on a stirrer for a festive touch.

Spiced After-Dinner Coffee

Spiced After-Dinner Coffee

Steep coffee in cloves and cinnamon sticks for a delightful warm treat on a cool evening.

Chocolate Latte

Photo: Jim Franco

Chocolate Latte

Add a dusting of cinnamon or freshly ground nutmeg to make this warm beverage your own.

Orange Spiced Tea Recipe

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner

Orange Spiced Tea

Enjoy this soothing citrus sipper with a warm biscuit or muffin.

Apple-Ale Wassail

Photo: Ralph Anderson

Apple-Ale Wassail

Cozy up by the fire with a warm apple-ale flavored with allspice, cinnamon, cloves, and cardamom.

Capital Eggnog

Photo: Ralph Anderson

Capital Eggnog

This decadent beverage qualifies for the name “sipping dessert,”  whether you serve it with or without alcohol.  You’ll have lots of egg whites left over—use them in angel food cake or meringue cookies.

Decadent Chai Latte

Photo: Jennifer Davick

Decadent Chai Latte

Chai is an Indian spiced tea. This rich version is a wonderful complement to a thick slice of pound cake.

Hot Buttered Rye

Photo: Ralph Anderson

Hot Buttered Rye

This warm whiskey cocktail will keep you cozy on cold nights. Topped with a maple-cream mixture and fresh nutmeg, it may taste more like a dessert than a cocktail.

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