How to Make 10 Sensational Hot Drink Recipes for Winter

With the cold weather approaching in the south and showing its colors in the north, we often find ourselves snuggling up with warm blankets, wearing fuzzy socks and wanting hot drinks perfect for cold weather. These hot drink recipes with benefits to every sip, are perfect for cold days and even colder nights.

I gathered these 10 hot drink recipes from around the web that are very simple to make, take very little time and have ingredients that are readily found if you don’t already have them in your kitchen. These hot drinks should keep you warm and cozy all winter long. Besides, what better way to enjoy winter than cozying up in a warm blanket with a delicious hot drink right!

Hot Drink Recipes

Peppermint Mocha:

1/2 cup coffee

2 drops peppermint extract

1/3 cups nonfat milk or cream

2 Tbs dark chocolate syrup

Brew coffee. Pour into a mug. Stir in peppermint and syrup. Stir in milk. Enjoy.

Recipe from: Shape

Spiced Cider:

1 cup unsweetened apple juice

1 cup water

1/2 cup orange juice concentrate

1/2 cup lemonade concentrate

1 tsp. brown sugar

1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg

1/4 tsp. ground ginger

2 whole cloves

2 cinnamon sticks

Combine the 1st. 7 ingredients in a slow cooker. Tie cloves and cinnamon sticks in a cheesecloth bag. Place in slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 3 to 4 hours until fully heated. Remove spice bag.

Makes 2 Servings.

Recipe from: Shape

French Vanilla Cappucino:

1 1/2 cups instant hot cocoa mix

8 oz. powdered french vanilla creamer

1 cup nonfat dry milk powder

1 cup confectioners sugar

1/2 cup sugar

1/2 cup instant coffee

Combine the first 6 ingredients in an airtight container. Can be kept for 2 months. Add 1/4 cup mix to a coffee mug of hot water. Mix. Top with whipped cream.

Makes 16 Servings.

Recipe from Taste of Home

Creamy Caramel Mocha:

1/2 cup heavy cream

1 Tb confectioners sugar

1 tsp. vanilla extract

1/4 cup dutch chocolate

1 1/2 cup half and half cream

4 cups strong brewed coffee

1/2 cup caramel flavor syrup

Beat whipping cream until it thickens. Add confectioners sugar, 1/2 tsp. vanilla. Beat until stiff peaks form. In a large saucepan whisk cocoa and Half and Half until smooth. Heat until bubbles form. Whisk in remaining ingredients and serve.

Makes 6 Servings.

Recipe from Taste of Home

Hot Toddy

1 1/2 oz. brandy, whiskey or rum.

1 Tb honey or flavored syrup

1/2 oz. lemon juice or 1/4 lemon

1 cup hot water or 8 oz.

1 tea bag

Heat water. Add tea bag. Steep for 3 to 5 minutes. Coat the bottom of a mug with honey. Add liquor and lemon juice. Pour tea into the mug. Stir and serve.

Makes 2 Servings

Recipe from The Spruce

Buttered Coffee:

2 cups strong coffee

1 tsp. vanilla powder

2 Tb butter

2 Tb coconut oil

Brew the coffee. Combine the coffee and other ingredients in a blender and mix. Pour into a mug and drink.

Makes 2 Servings

Recipe from Clean Eating Mag

Spiced Coconut Almond Milk:

1 cup unsweetened almond milk

1/2 tsp turmeric powder

1/2 tsp ginger powder

1/2 tsp. vanilla flavoring

pinch of nutmeg

pinch of cayenne powder

1 Tb coconut oil

Combine all ingredients in a saucepan until hot and serve.

Makes 1 Serving

Recipe from Vita Cost

Creamy Pumpkin Pie Warmer:

4 cups whole milk

1/2 cup pumpkin puree

1 Tb coconut cream concentrate

1 Tb vanilla extract

1 tsp. ground cinnamon

1/4 tsp ginger

1/4 tsp. nutmeg

pinch of salt

2 Tb honey or maple syrup

4 to 8 cinnamon sticks

Place all ingredients in a saucepan and heat over medium-low heat while stirring with a whisk. Pour into a mug when hot. Add a cinnamon stick.

Makes 4 Large mugs, 6 Medium mugs or 8 Small mugs

Recipe from Just Making Noise

Power Shot Cold Buster:

1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk

dash of cinnamon, turmeric, and nutmeg

dash of cayenne pepper and ground ginger

1/2 of a vanilla bean pod

dash of stevia

Heat almond milk in a saucepan. While milk is warming whisk in all other ingredients. Serve warm. Great for the onset of the flu.

Makes 1 Serving

Recipe from Healthy Holistic Living

Hot Ginger Tea:

3 oz. sliced fresh ginger root

1 cup water

1 tsp. raw organic honey

Boil the ginger, strain and stir in the honey and serve.

Makes 1 serving

Recipe from Healthy Holistic Living

There are so many more hot drink recipes and versions of the above drinks all over the internet, especially at this time of the year. I have a great collection of hot drinks on Pinterest that you can check out here.

Feel free to share your favorite hot drink recipes in the comment box below.