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29 Best Hot Drinks for Winter You’ll Love

by Jolina 30 Comments [This site contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. See Terms of Use for more information.]

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.) 

Best Hot Drinks for Winter

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:

Best Hot Drinks for Winter
Copycat Starbucks Peppermint White Hot Chocolate
Best Hot Drinks for Winter
Homemade White Hot Chocolate
Best Hot Drinks for Winter
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:

Best Hot Drinks for Winter
The Perfect Hot Chocolate
Best Hot Drinks for Winter
Homemade Hot Chocolate
Best Hot Drinks for Winter
Double Chocolate Sea Salt Hot Cocoa

These are perfect if you want berries in your hot chocolate (or beets!):

Best Hot Drinks for Winter
Raspberry Hot Chocolate
Best Hot Drinks for Winter
Blackberry Hot Chocolate
Best Hot Drinks for Winter
Beet Hot Chocolate

Here are a couple more fun variations:

Best Hot Drinks for Winter
Red Velvet Hot Chocolate
Best Hot Drinks for Winter
Rocky Road Mocha (Rocky Road Hot Chocolate)

Now we’re getting to the good stuff…boozy hot chocolate!

Best Hot Drinks for Winter
Cointreau Orange Hot Chocolate
Best Hot Drinks for Winter
Orange Spiked Boozy Hot Chocolate
Best Hot Drinks for Winter
Baileys Thick Italian Hot Chocolate

Best hot drinks for winter: warm cocktails

Let’s continue with boozy drinks with these winter cocktails.

Best Hot Drinks for Winter
Snow Plow Cocktail
Best Hot Drinks for Winter
Hot Spiced Cranberry Cocktail

Best Hot Drinks for Winter
Spiced Mulled Wine with Cranberries and Blackberries
Best Hot Drinks for Winter
Hot Buttered Kahlua

Best hot drinks for winter: apple cider

Of course these has to be apple cider. And these are exceptional!

Best Hot Drinks for Winter
Warm Cranberry Apple Hard Cider
Best Hot Drinks for Winter
Spiced Cranberry Apple Cider
Best Hot Drinks for Winter
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:

Best Hot Drinks for Winter
Turmeric Golden Milk
Best Hot Drinks for Winter
Medjool Date “Golden Milk” Turmeric Latte

Best Hot Drinks for Winter
Sahlab – Healthy Orange Blossom Cinnamon Dessert Drink
Best Hot Drinks for Winter
Immune Boosting Elderberry Lavender Latte

Best hot drinks for winter: milk and tea

I’ve got milk and tea recipes for you too.

Best Hot Drinks for Winter
Salted Peanut Butter Cookie Lattes
Best Hot Drinks for Winter
Hot Dulce de Leche

Best Hot Drinks for Winter
Jasmine Raspberry Tea
Best Hot Drinks for Winter
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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  1. Eli says

    January 11, 2018 at 5:49 pm

    Great round-up. All my favorite beverages in one list. Saved to favorites.

    Reply
  2. Rose says

    January 5, 2018 at 4:23 pm

    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.

    Reply
  3. Elizabeth says

    January 1, 2018 at 2:38 pm

    They all look delicious! Any warm beverage is perfect for this cold frigid winter.

    Reply
  4. Amanda says

    December 31, 2017 at 12:59 pm

    Wow! I’m in hot chocolate heaven now! A Hot Chocolate Party is in order.

    Reply
  5. Sarmistha Goswami says

    December 30, 2017 at 2:09 pm

    OMG! So many delicious options! I love a classic hot chocolate and top it with a dollop of cream on my cheat days! 🙂

    Reply
  6. Eloise says

    December 29, 2017 at 10:21 pm

    holy yum yum! I wouldn’t have thought of some of those kinds of drinks ‘ever’, so thank you for the ideas! I would LOVE to try each and every single one of those ; )
    this has come in perfect timing seeing as though tomorrow and the rest of the week is going to be below zero in the great state of MN!

    Reply
    • Jolina says

      December 30, 2017 at 3:15 pm

      I can’t wait to try them either! We’re in a deep freeze too. It’s -22C now (what’s that, maybe -8F?) and forecasted to dip to -28C /-19F for NYE! We’re staying home for sure lol. These lovely drinks will come in handy 🙂 Have a wonderful new year Eloise!

      Reply
  7. Sharon Koenig says

    December 29, 2017 at 1:55 pm

    Oh, wow. Sooo many options to choose from here. I have to say, though, even though I’m a health nut who’d like to stick to the healthier ones you’ve shared… that rocky road hot chocolate is REALLY calling my name!

    Reply
  8. Dalene says

    December 28, 2017 at 3:24 pm

    Apple cider any day, anytime..not even just in cold seasons. It is healthy and works to improve and cleanse the body system as well. I’ve been using it for a year now and its great!

    Reply
  9. Vasundhra says

    December 28, 2017 at 11:44 am

    I usually drink unsweetened turmeric milk with a little ginger powder in winters. It is great for protecting us from extreme temperatures. I will try your recipe with cinnamon today, I am sure it will taste great!

    Reply
    • Jolina says

      December 29, 2017 at 7:34 pm

      It’s one of my favourites! Hope you like it 🙂

      Reply
  10. Brian says

    December 28, 2017 at 9:11 am

    I want to try hot dulce de leche and golden tumeric milk. Haven’t tried most of the drinks in your list.

    Reply
  11. Tami says

    December 28, 2017 at 7:31 am

    I don’t drink coffee ever. I thought my only alternatives were hot chocolate and tea.

    Reply
    • Jolina says

      December 29, 2017 at 7:35 pm

      I’m not a coffee drinker either (it makes me sleepy, weird huh??) but yes, there’s so many options.

      Reply
  12. Blair villanueva says

    December 28, 2017 at 6:35 am

    I’ve just ordered bottles of champagne for our NY Eves party. And will add some chocolates for our hot chocolate drinks for the after party cozyness.

    Reply
  13. Alexis Rene says

    December 28, 2017 at 5:39 am

    mmm yes please to all of the above!! 🙂 I love this time of year for this exact reason!! So excited to try some of these new suggestions. 🙂

    Reply
  14. Akamatra says

    December 28, 2017 at 2:59 am

    I am a tea person through and through but I would love to try the lavender latte. So curious as to how it tastes.

    Reply
    • Jolina says

      December 29, 2017 at 7:37 pm

      Me too! I tried lavender ice cream and it was amazing. I can’t wait to try this latte.

      Reply
  15. Scott says

    December 27, 2017 at 10:46 pm

    I think I have hot chocolate almost daily during the winter. Made with milk, not water – the way it should be!

    Reply
  16. Katie Kensy says

    December 27, 2017 at 9:54 pm

    These hot chocolate recipes sound AMAZING. I know we will definitely give them a try. Thanks for posting!

    Reply
  17. Tonya says

    December 27, 2017 at 6:45 pm

    Those hot drinks sound so good. That blackberry hot chocolate looks amazing! I so want one. 🙂

    Reply
  18. Neely says

    December 27, 2017 at 6:21 pm

    So many amazing hot drinks! I’m partial to hot cjocolate myself! So not exciting.

    Reply
  19. Komal says

    December 27, 2017 at 1:07 pm

    The snow plow cocktail looks divine! Turmeric milk, or golden milk is my fave especially with almond milk and a little cinnamon.

    Reply
    • Jolina says

      December 29, 2017 at 7:43 pm

      Mine too 🙂 And I can’t wait to try the snow plow cocktail, so fun!

      Reply
  20. robin rue says

    December 27, 2017 at 12:55 pm

    I am always cold and nothing warms me up like a hot drink. I am super excited to try some of these.

    Reply
  21. Natasha says

    December 27, 2017 at 12:48 pm

    Thanks so much for including my boozy hot chocolate!! These all look scrumptious. It’s absolutely freezing outside right now!

    Reply
  22. Jessica Randhawa says

    December 27, 2017 at 12:32 pm

    Amazing collection of recipes! Can’t wait to start making my way through the list 😉

    Reply
  23. Maria says

    December 27, 2017 at 12:25 pm

    These hot chocolate variations look so delicious. I think they are the perfect treats to warm anyone up on a cold winter night.

    Reply
  24. Dawn says

    December 27, 2017 at 11:59 am

    Wow! What a round up of deliciousness!! Thank you so much for including my hot chocolate!! It’s super windy and cold here today so I’d be one happy lady to curl up inside with any one of these! Sharing 🙂 Hope you’re having a lovely Christmas!!

    Reply
    • Jolina says

      December 29, 2017 at 7:47 pm

      Hi Dawn! It’s been cold and freezing for days and days. It’s supposed to be -30 on NYE! What what. Guess who’s staying indoors lol. Your super yummy hot chocolate would be perfect! Have a wonderful 2018!

      Reply

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