Here’s a collection of the best hot drinks for winter that’s sure to warm you up and drive the winter blues away. From an epic list of hot chocolate recipes to unique and delicious cocktails, there’s something in here for everyone.
(Fan of soups? They’re a great way to keep warm and cozy this season too. Check out this collection of the best macaroni soup recipes. You’re sure to find your favourite soup there.)
Hi! Merry Christmas! How’s your day going? Our schedule has been pretty hectic but (hopefully) will start to slow down soon.
And for NYE, we’ve decided to hibernate. No parties, nobody coming over, just us in our pajamas in front of the TV, warm drink in hand.
Our default winter drink is Tsokolate (or Filipino Hot Chocolate) but I thought we’d shake things up this year.
So for our quarterly round-up (the last for 2017! Can you believe it?), I reached out to my favourite food bloggers and created this list of 29 of the best hot drinks for winter.
Hope you find something in here to keep you warm and cozy in the coming months!
Best hot drinks for winter: hot chocolate
Of course we’re going to start with the universal favourite, hot chocolate. But since I’m shaking things up, I’m starting with white chocolate, which I absolutely love. Bah humbug to those who say it’s not real chocolate lol. Lemme see you say no to these:
- Copycat Starbucks Peppermint White Hot Chocolate
- Homemade White Hot Chocolate
- Matcha Hot Chocolate
But ok, since I like you guys, here are amazing hot chocolate recipes that are so good they will make true-blue chocoholics out of me you.
Check these out if you’d like to stick to the classic:
- The Perfect Hot Chocolate
- Homemade Hot Chocolate
- Double Chocolate Sea Salt Hot Cocoa
These are perfect if you want berries in your hot chocolate (or beets!):
- Raspberry Hot Chocolate
- Blackberry Hot Chocolate
- Beet Hot Chocolate
Here are a couple more fun variations:
- Red Velvet Hot Chocolate
- Rocky Road Mocha (Rocky Road Hot Chocolate)
Now we’re getting to the good stuff…boozy hot chocolate!
- Cointreau Orange Hot Chocolate
- Orange Spiked Boozy Hot Chocolate
- Baileys Thick Italian Hot Chocolate
Best hot drinks for winter: warm cocktails
Let’s continue with boozy drinks with these winter cocktails.
- Snow Plow Cocktail
- Hot Spiced Cranberry Cocktail
- Spiced Mulled Wine with Cranberries and Blackberries
- Hot Buttered Kahlua
Best hot drinks for winter: apple cider
Of course these has to be apple cider. And these are exceptional!
- Warm Cranberry Apple Hard Cider
- Spiced Cranberry Apple Cider
- Apple Cider Hot Toddy Cocktail
Best hot drinks for winter: drinks that are good for you
Who says we can’t enjoy a warm cozy drink and benefit from it at the same time? These are great examples of healthy drinks:
- Turmeric Golden Milk
- Medjool Date “Golden Milk” Turmeric Latte
- Sahlab – Healthy Orange Blossom Cinnamon Dessert Drink
- Immune Boosting Elderberry Lavender Latte
Best hot drinks for winter: milk and tea
I’ve got milk and tea recipes for you too.
- Salted Peanut Butter Cookie Lattes
- Hot Dulce de Leche
- Jasmine Raspberry Tea
- Goji Berry and Red Dates Herbal Tea
Hope you enjoyed this quarterly roundup! What would you like to try first?
Before you go, I’d like to thank you for going on this baking and blogging journey with me. I appreciate all of you! Have a wonderful New Year and see you in 2018!
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Eli
Thursday 11th of January 2018
Great round-up. All my favorite beverages in one list. Saved to favorites.
Rose
Friday 5th of January 2018
In the winter I usually just drink cocoa or tea. I can't wait to go through you list and try other drinks. My kids will appreciate it too.
Elizabeth
Monday 1st of January 2018
They all look delicious! Any warm beverage is perfect for this cold frigid winter.
Amanda
Sunday 31st of December 2017
Wow! I'm in hot chocolate heaven now! A Hot Chocolate Party is in order.
Sarmistha Goswami
Saturday 30th of December 2017
OMG! So many delicious options! I love a classic hot chocolate and top it with a dollop of cream on my cheat days! :)