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    » Home » Recipes » Winter Drink Recipes

    Winter Drink Recipes

    Winter's darkness and biting cold can leave you longing for warmth, and one of the best ways to soothe that need is to pour yourself a mug of something hot. Winter drink recipes satisfy just that need.

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    wassail with apple and star anise

    warming winter

    Wassail

    Wassail is a traditional winter drink made of apple cider, brandy, and fragrant spices.

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    • spiced cider with cinnamon and orange
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    • cranberry cider with orange slivers in 3 mugs
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    Tips for Making Winter Drinks

    There's a long tradition of making warm drinks in wintertime. They provide comfort on cold winter nights. Sweet warming spices, like cinnamon and cloves, are a must for many traditional winter drinks.

    Additionally, many options contain alcohol. So, it's always wise to serve an alcohol-free alternative for those who can't consume it. Spiced cider is an excellent alternative to wassail. Mulled cranberry juice is a delicious companion to mulled wine.


    More winter drink recipes

    In addition to the everyday comfort brought by a good mug of hot chocolate or a delicate latté, some winter drinks are great choices for celebrating the holidays. Embellish your recipes with seasonal fruits, such as apples and citrus, as well as spices and fresh herbs.

    • limoncello in glass bottle next to sliced lemons
      Limoncello
    • chocolate tea latte in a white mug on a marble surface
      Chocolate Tea Latté
    • Cranberry kvass served with ice, garnished with sliced cranberries
      Cranberry Kvass
    • Pomegranate Spritzer
    • citrus punch on white background
      Citrus Punch
    • wassail with apple and star anise
      Wassail
    • honey mold wine
      Mulled Wine with Honey
    • cranberry drink in a glass
      Spiced Cranberry Mors
    • chai-spiced butter tea on wooden board
      Chai Spiced Butter Tea

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