Cozy Hot Drink Recipes for Chilly Days
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Needing cozy drink recipes for chilly days? Let’s explore a variety of recipes that will not only warm your body but also your soul.
As the temperatures drop and the evenings grow longer, there’s nothing quite like wrapping your hands around a warm, comforting drink. Whether you’re snuggled up by the fireplace, enjoying a good book, watching a good movie, or hosting friends, these warm drink recipes are sure to bring warmth to your soul and your winter days.
Check out these soul-warming recipes you may want to try.
Classic Hot Chocolate
Warm yourself with a classic hot chocolate, a timeless favorite that’s rich and velvety. Made with milk, cocoa powder, and a hint of vanilla. Top it off with whipped cream or marshmallows for an extra indulgent treat.
Combine 2 cups of whole milk, 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder, and 2 tablespoons of sugar in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until dissolved, then add a splash of vanilla. Pour into a mug and top with a mountain of whipped cream and a sprinkle of cocoa for a finishing touch.
Spiced apple cider
Spiced apple cider is another seasonal delight that brings the essence of fall and winter into your home. Infused with cinnamon, cloves, and star anise, and sweetened with honey or brown sugar, it’s the perfect drink to share with loved ones on a chilly evening.
Combine 8 cups apple cider 1/4 cup packed brown sugar, 4 cinnamon sticks, 1 teaspoon whole cloves, 1 teaspoon allspice berries, 1 sliced orange, and 1/2 sliced lemon in a saucepan over medium heat. Strain the mixture before serving in mugs.
Chai Latte Tea
For tea lovers, a chai latte offers an aromatic and creamy experience. Black tea brewed with cinnamon, ginger, and cardamom creates a warming blend that pairs beautifully with frothy milk. Sweetened to your liking, it’s a drink that feels like a hug in a cup.
Add 1/2 cup of water to a saucepan and boil. Take off the heat, add 2 chai tea bags, cover with the lid, and let steep for about 5 minutes. In another saucepan on medium heat, add 1 1/2 cups of milk, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon until it starts to steam. Use a frother in the milk mixture until desired thickness. Add tea mixture to a mug and then pour the milk mixture on top. Sprinkle cinnamon on top.
Tumeric Latte
For those seeking a healthful twist, a golden turmeric latte offers both comfort and wellness. Tumeric is a great anti-inflammatory. Made with turmeric, cinnamon, and ginger, this vibrant drink is lightly sweetened with honey or maple syrup and delivers a gentle spice that’s perfect for warming up from the inside out.
In a small saucepan on medium-high heat, heat 1 cup milk with 1 teaspoon turmeric, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/8 teaspoon ginger, and a pinch of black pepper. Whisk until well combined. Remove from heat just before it begins to boil. Pour into a mug and serve.
matcha latte
A matcha latte is a creamy, vibrant drink that combines the earthy flavor of matcha green tea powder with the richness of milk. I love the taste of matcha in many of my hot drinks.
Sift well 1 to 2 teaspoons of high-quality matcha powder into a small bowl. Next, add 2 to 3 tablespoons of hot water to the matcha powder and whisk until it forms a smooth, frothy paste. Heat 1 cup of milk in a saucepan until steaming. Froth the milk using a handheld frother to your liking. Once frothed, pour the warm milk into a mug. Slowly add the matcha paste to the milk, stirring gently to combine.
Brew up a batch of your cozy drink recipes and enjoy. They just warm my bones while sitting back and thinking about the day ahead. Grab your favorite mug, curl up in a blanket, and cheers to the winter season!
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I had Turmeric Latte last year and loved it so much…Thank you so much for these amazing recipe.
I needed all of these so bad! We live in the south, but you wouldn’t know it with the weather we’ve been having! LOL.
These are so perfect for the weather we’ve been having lately. I’m so excited to make them all!
I love cosy hot drinks in the colder weather. I need to make these. Hot Chocolate is my favourite
I always have a cup of hot chocolate almost every afternoon. I’d like to try the others. Yum!
It has been a while since I had some spiced apple cider and would love to make one later. Thank you for sharing the recipe. This is the first time I am making it with star anise.