Nothing says holidays quite like a festive hot drinks. Not only do these drinks warm you up inside on a cold winter day, they get you in the spirit for the holiday season with friends and family with their warm winter spices and chocolatey goodness.
What’s better than enjoying a warm drink by the fireplace? Whether you’re sipping on hot cocoa, apple cider, or a hot buttered rum, there are plenty of festive warm drinks to choose from, so you’re sure to find one that you’ll love.
» You might also like this Chocolate Lava Mug Cake.
For something a little more unique, try a Spiked Eggnog or a White Peppermint Hot Chocolate. And if you’re looking for a non-alcoholic option, there are delicious mulled ciders and teas to choose from.
No matter what your preference, there’s a festive warm drink out there for you. So grab a mug and cozy up by the fire – it’s time to enjoy the holidays!
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Festive Hot Drinks
Hot Buttered Rum Batter (Large Batch)
This Hot Buttered Rum Batter is one of our favorite things to make in the winter. It's a creamy blend of butter, sugar, vanilla ice cream, and spices that makes a delicious warm drink.
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Winter Hot Chocolate Sharing Board
After a family snowball fight or a day filled with sledding, a steaming mug of hot chocolate is the perfect thing to warm you up. This winter hot chocolate sharing board is the perfect make-ahead treat.
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Instant Pot Bone Broth
Instant Pot Bone Broth is a great way to add healthy properties to your soups and stews.
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Classic Irish Coffee Recipe
The Irish know how to drink their coffee, that’s for sure! This rich whiskey-spiced Irish Coffee, topped with thick whipped cream, is the perfect winter drink.
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Pumpkin Spice Latte
This homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte is made with real pumpkin puree, rich espresso coffee, and delicious pie spice.
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How to Make a Chai Tea Latte
This spicy Chai Tea Latte is packed full of aromatic and warming spices that invoke a general feeling of well-being and relaxation. It’s just the drink for when all you want to do is curl up under a blanket.
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Crème Brûlée Latte
Transfer that delicious toasted cream flavor to your cup of coffee with this Crème Brûlée Latte recipe. It uses just two flavored syrups to make a super tasty latte.
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Instant Pot Apple Cider
This Instant Pot Apple Cider is a homemade treat for fall made in the Instant Pot with fresh apples, orange, lemon, cinnamon, and nutmeg. The wonderful aroma will fill the house with joy.
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Crock Pot Hot Chocolate
This Crock Pot Hot Chocolate is perfect for cold weather. Create a steaming mug of chocolatey goodness by warming whole milk, cream, sweetened condensed milk, and chocolate chips together.
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Instant Pot Hot Chocolate
This Instant Pot Hot Chocolate combines a few simple ingredients like cocoa powder, chocolate chips, cream, and milk, in the Instant Pot to make a comforting drink for a crowd.
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Mulled Wine Crockpot Recipe
Get cozy with this easy mulled wine recipe! Toss everything in your slow cooker and let it work it's magic.
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Hot Cranberry Punch
A festive combination of cranberry juice, apple juice, and orange juice come together in this slow cooker hot cranberry punch recipe. This spiced party punch is great for the holidays!
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German Kinderpunsch Rezept (Kinder Punch)
Kinderpunsch (Kinder Punch) is made with mulling spices and hibiscus tea bags in a combination of fruit juices, apple cider, and water for a warm spiced punch! Prep this family-friendly beverage in just 5 minutes!
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How to Make a Mocha Latte
Skip the coffee shop and make this hot winter drink at home. With the flavors of coffee and chocolate, this simple homemade beverage is exactly what you need on a cold day!
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Easy Nutella Coffee Latte (3-ingredients)
This Easy Nutella Coffee Latte, inspired by Starbucks Nutella Latte, requires only 3 simple ingredients! It’s creamy, nutty and delicious.
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Apple Crisp Oatmilk Macchiato
Sweet apple brown sugar syrup, frothy steamed oat milk, blonde roast coffee, and a sprinkle of cinnamon come together in this delicious, creamy sip. This homemade Apple Crisp Oatmilk Macchiato tastes just like Starbucks’ trendy fall drink, but without the high price tag.
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How to Make Turkish Coffee (With Tips)
Would you like to learn How to Make Turkish Coffee? A unique drink from its cooking to the serving and drinking. You’ll love the smell spreading in the house.
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Relaxing Lavender Latte
A Lavender Latte is a unique coffee drink that is rich, creamy and flavorful. How does starting your day with a calm intensity sound!
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Velvet Bourbon Coffee
This velvety smooth, bourbon coffee is a harmonious blend of Disaronno Velvet liqueur, bourbon whiskey, espresso-style coffee, and it's exquisitely delicious!
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Peppermint Patty Coffee Cocktail
Peppermint Patty Coffee Drink has all the flavors you love of your favorite chocolate peppermint patty candy. Just mix freshly brewed coffee with splashes of creme de cacao, peppermint schnapps, and Kahlua for the perfect drink to take the chill off.
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Hot Chocolate with Eggnog
The raw cane sugar refines the rich chocolate flavor, and the eggnog gives this lovely drink a festive touch! A perfect holiday drink with which you can please yourself and your guests.
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Spiced Chai Hot Chocolate with Oat Milk
Easy and creamy Spiced Chai Hot Chocolate with Oat Milk. This delicious and decadent chai hot cocoa recipe is a must for staying cozy this fall and winter.
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Biscoff Hot Chocolate (So Good)
So creamy Biscoff hot chocolate. A delicious hot drink perfect for winter. It’s smooth, tasty and full of Biscoff flavor. Plus, it’s incredibly easy to make.
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Thick and decadent Italian Hot Chocolate
Italian Hot Chocolate is the best hot chocolate ever and made in just 10 minutes!! Use non wheaten cornflour for a gluten free indulgence!
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This Easy Peppermint Hot Cocoa Recipe is Perfectly Pink!
Oh, this peppermint hot cocoa sounds divine! Pink hot cocoa with mint! Yum! Click through to get the easy peppermint hot chocolate recipe to make this in minutes.
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Rich & Creamy Homemade Hot Chocolate
This is a thick, rich, and creamy hot chocolate made with a generous amount of semisweet and bittersweet chocolate. It's finished with whipped cream, marshmallows, and drizzled with chocolate syrup!
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Fireball Hot Toddy
This Fireball Hot Toddy is a classic cold weather cocktail with a twist! The sweet and spicy cinnamon flavor of Fireball Whisky pairs perfectly with warm citrus and honey.
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Spiked Bourbon Apple Cider Cocktail
his bourbon apple cider cocktail is the perfect drink for Fall. Served either warm or cold, this boozy apple cider is also a great cocktail for a crowd!
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London Fog Latte
This London Fog Latte is the perfect Starbucks copycat that’s made right at home with only 4-ingredients, making it super budget-friendly!
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Vanilla Matcha Latte
This vanilla matcha latte is so easy and delicious you’ll find yourself skipping the coffee shop! If you like matcha, definitely give this latte a try.
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Black sesame latte (creamy, frothy, dairy-free)
Creamy black sesame latte made with 5 ingredients! Learn how to make a simple sesame milk tea recipe with options for vegan or keto choices!
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Masala Chai (Indian Spiced Tea)
Masala chai is perfectly spiced Indian tea with milk, sugar, whole spices and fresh ginger. A hot, strong cuppa will make your day!
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Laura is a home cook, with 25 years experience behind the stove, who spends an extraordinary amount of time in the kitchen cooking. She loves making new recipes and finding wonderful new things to eat, both at home or abroad. She spends a lot of time researching, crafting, and perfecting her recipes and currently has a cookbook in development.
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