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.
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:
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- Copycat Starbucks Peppermint White Hot Chocolate
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- Homemade White Hot Chocolate
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- 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:
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- The Perfect Hot Chocolate
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- Homemade Hot Chocolate
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- Double Chocolate Sea Salt Hot Cocoa
These are perfect if you want berries in your hot chocolate (or beets!):
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- Raspberry Hot Chocolate
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- Blackberry Hot Chocolate
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- Beet Hot Chocolate
Here are a couple more fun variations:
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- Red Velvet Hot Chocolate
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- Rocky Road Mocha (Rocky Road Hot Chocolate)
Now we’re getting to the good stuff…boozy hot chocolate!
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- Cointreau Orange Hot Chocolate
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- Orange Spiked Boozy Hot Chocolate
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- Baileys Thick Italian Hot Chocolate
Best hot drinks for winter: warm cocktails
Let’s continue with boozy drinks with these winter cocktails.
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- Snow Plow Cocktail
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- Hot Spiced Cranberry Cocktail
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- Spiced Mulled Wine with Cranberries and Blackberries
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- Hot Buttered Kahlua
Best hot drinks for winter: apple cider
Of course these has to be apple cider. And these are exceptional!
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- Warm Cranberry Apple Hard Cider
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- Spiced Cranberry Apple Cider
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- 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:
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- Turmeric Golden Milk
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- Medjool Date “Golden Milk” Turmeric Latte
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- Sahlab – Healthy Orange Blossom Cinnamon Dessert Drink
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- Immune Boosting Elderberry Lavender Latte
Best hot drinks for winter: milk and tea
I’ve got milk and tea recipes for you too.
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- Salted Peanut Butter Cookie Lattes
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- Hot Dulce de Leche
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- Jasmine Raspberry Tea
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- 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 says
Great round-up. All my favorite beverages in one list. Saved to favorites.
Rose says
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 says
They all look delicious! Any warm beverage is perfect for this cold frigid winter.
Amanda says
Wow! I’m in hot chocolate heaven now! A Hot Chocolate Party is in order.
Sarmistha Goswami says
OMG! So many delicious options! I love a classic hot chocolate and top it with a dollop of cream on my cheat days! 🙂
Eloise says
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!
Jolina says
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!
Sharon Koenig says
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!
Dalene says
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!
Vasundhra says
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!
Jolina says
It’s one of my favourites! Hope you like it 🙂
Brian says
I want to try hot dulce de leche and golden tumeric milk. Haven’t tried most of the drinks in your list.
Tami says
I don’t drink coffee ever. I thought my only alternatives were hot chocolate and tea.
Jolina says
I’m not a coffee drinker either (it makes me sleepy, weird huh??) but yes, there’s so many options.
Blair villanueva says
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.
Alexis Rene says
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. 🙂
Akamatra says
I am a tea person through and through but I would love to try the lavender latte. So curious as to how it tastes.
Jolina says
Me too! I tried lavender ice cream and it was amazing. I can’t wait to try this latte.
Scott says
I think I have hot chocolate almost daily during the winter. Made with milk, not water – the way it should be!
Katie Kensy says
These hot chocolate recipes sound AMAZING. I know we will definitely give them a try. Thanks for posting!
Tonya says
Those hot drinks sound so good. That blackberry hot chocolate looks amazing! I so want one. 🙂
Neely says
So many amazing hot drinks! I’m partial to hot cjocolate myself! So not exciting.
Komal says
The snow plow cocktail looks divine! Turmeric milk, or golden milk is my fave especially with almond milk and a little cinnamon.
Jolina says
Mine too 🙂 And I can’t wait to try the snow plow cocktail, so fun!
robin rue says
I am always cold and nothing warms me up like a hot drink. I am super excited to try some of these.
Natasha says
Thanks so much for including my boozy hot chocolate!! These all look scrumptious. It’s absolutely freezing outside right now!
Jessica Randhawa says
Amazing collection of recipes! Can’t wait to start making my way through the list 😉
Maria says
These hot chocolate variations look so delicious. I think they are the perfect treats to warm anyone up on a cold winter night.
Dawn says
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!!
Jolina says
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!