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:
The is one of my favorites. If you love Peppermint Patties and coffee, this will become one of your favorite hot drink recipes too.
Ingredients:
1/2 cup coffee
2 drops peppermint extract
1/3 cups nonfat milk or cream
2 Tbs dark chocolate syrup
Directions:
Brew your coffee and pour into a mug. Stir in peppermint and syrup. Stir in the milk. Enjoy.
Recipe from: Shape
Spiced Cider:
This is an old-time remedy and and one of the hot drink recipes that my grandparents used to make with the addition of some whiskey or bourbon.

Ingredients:
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
Directions:
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:
if you have a bit of a sweet tooth when it comes to hot drink recipes, this one is for you. You can adjust the amount of sugar also to your taste.

Ingredients:
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
Directions:
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:
If you are a fan of hot drinks with the warm taste of caramel, you will keep this recipe at the front of your hot drink recipes.

Ingredients:
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
Directions:
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
This hot drink recipe is another version of the old-time drinks that our grandparents made. Remember, adults only!

Ingredients:
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
Directions:
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:
Although I must admit this is not one of my favorite hot drink recipes, many people love it so I have included it here.
Ingredients:
2 cups strong coffee
1 tsp. vanilla powder
2 Tb butter
2 Tb coconut oil
Directions:
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:
If you want a hot drink recipe that has some powerful ingredients for your health, this one is for you.
Ingredients:
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
Directions:
Combine all ingredients in a saucepan until hot and serve.
Makes 1 Serving
Recipe from Vita Cost
Creamy Pumpkin Pie Warmer:
This hot drink recipe is a fall favorite for my family. But it can be enjoyed year-round.

Ingredients:
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
Directions:
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:
This is a great cold and flu remedy! We have been making this for years! It is one of my favorite hot drink recipes for colds that actually works.
Ingredients:
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
Directions:
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:
Hot Ginger Tea is a sure bet for those of you that enjoy holistic living.

Ingredients:
3 oz. sliced fresh ginger root
1 cup water
1 tsp. raw organic honey
Directions:
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.
I made some candied orange peel and the sugar syrup coating crystallized. I’ve been adding a few slices to my cup of tea as a sweetener. It gives my hot drink a nice hint of orange. – Margy
Hey Margy.. Thanks for reading my post. That sounds like a delicious idea I am gonna have to try myself!
These recipes make me want to pray for a snow-day to curl up with a good book!
Thanks, Donna! I am so happy you enjoyed them. I make the hot chocolate when we sit around the fire outside in the evenings! They do make you wish for snow and cold nights though!