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:
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:
These are perfect if you want berries in your hot chocolate (or beets!):
Here are a couple more fun variations:
Now we’re getting to the good stuff…boozy hot chocolate!
Best hot drinks for winter: warm cocktails
Let’s continue with boozy drinks with these winter cocktails.
Best hot drinks for winter: apple cider
Of course these has to be apple cider. And these are exceptional!
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: milk and tea
I’ve got milk and tea recipes for you too.
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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Brian
I want to try hot dulce de leche and golden tumeric milk. Haven’t tried most of the drinks in your list.
Tami
I don’t drink coffee ever. I thought my only alternatives were hot chocolate and tea.
Jolina
I’m not a coffee drinker either (it makes me sleepy, weird huh??) but yes, there’s so many options.
Blair villanueva
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
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
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
Me too! I tried lavender ice cream and it was amazing. I can’t wait to try this latte.
Scott
I think I have hot chocolate almost daily during the winter. Made with milk, not water – the way it should be!
Katie Kensy
These hot chocolate recipes sound AMAZING. I know we will definitely give them a try. Thanks for posting!
Tonya
Those hot drinks sound so good. That blackberry hot chocolate looks amazing! I so want one. 🙂
Neely
So many amazing hot drinks! I’m partial to hot cjocolate myself! So not exciting.
Komal
The snow plow cocktail looks divine! Turmeric milk, or golden milk is my fave especially with almond milk and a little cinnamon.
Jolina
Mine too 🙂 And I can’t wait to try the snow plow cocktail, so fun!
robin rue
I am always cold and nothing warms me up like a hot drink. I am super excited to try some of these.
Natasha
Thanks so much for including my boozy hot chocolate!! These all look scrumptious. It’s absolutely freezing outside right now!
Jessica Randhawa
Amazing collection of recipes! Can’t wait to start making my way through the list 😉
Maria
These hot chocolate variations look so delicious. I think they are the perfect treats to warm anyone up on a cold winter night.
Dawn
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
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!