As the cooler months approach, and the days are now a little shorter, it’s the perfect time to slow down a bit, unwind, and cozy up by the fire and enjoy the seasonal ambiance. We associate so many different colors and traditions with the upcoming season. The palette of rich reds, oranges, and yellows have come and soon will go, bringing the wintry blue hues and glittery white snow creating a beautifully designed landscape.
As you reach for your warmest winter hoodie, snuggle up with one of these warm drinks to make this upcoming season even cozier. We’ve picked some of our favorite winter drink recipes and designed cute recipe cards for you to print. These are the perfect addition to a festive plate of holiday cookies or a bottle of wine, for a warm holiday gift for your friend or neighbor.
From rich hot chocolate to mulled wine, we love them all. Pick your favorite! Get the inside scoop behind these delicious drinks and see why they’re at the top of our list. Enjoy!
French Hot Chocolate (non-alcoholic)
French hot chocolate, or as the French say chocolat chaud, is a rich, decedent, and molten-like chocolate drink. The perfect recipe to make us feel like we’re living the Paris dream! If you are ever lucky enough to travel there, please devour a delicious chocolate drink for us! Also, be sure to check out these highly suggested hot spots for the best chocolat chaud in town.
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Spiced Golden Milk (non-alcoholic)
Golden milk is the perfect drink to have in the evening. Try it with or without spice. (We love adding an extra kick.) It’s the perfect nourishing drink to relax with and enjoy the benefits of its soothing properties.
Mulled Wine (alcoholic)
Mulled wine (red wine with mulled spices) is a very popular drink at Christmastime, especially throughout Europe. Unfortunately, Europe is more than a couple hours from us, but the Chicago Christmas Market, Christkindlmarket, isn’t! If you want to experience a fantastic Christmas Market with spiced wine and all things German, you should add this to your list of places to visit this holiday season.
Hot Buttered Rum (alcoholic)
Hot buttered rum is an old-fashioned cocktail that is creamy, sweet, and will warm you all the way through. There are many versions of this recipe out there, but this one is our favorite. Who doesn’t want ice cream in their drink?! You can read more about the history of hot buttered rum here. This is one drink you have to try.
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