Food Recipe Collections & Favorites Seasonal Meals 11 Hot Drink Recipes That'll Warm You Up This Winter Whether you like tea, cider, or something a little boozier, we've got beverage options for you. By Betty Gold Betty Gold Betty Gold is a food writer and editor with more than a decade’s experience working on titles such as Food Network Magazine, Bon Appetit, and Good Housekeeping. She is the former senior digital food editor at Real Simple and is currently overseeing all food and nutritional content for Well+Good as senior food editor. Real Simple's Editorial Guidelines Updated on November 30, 2020 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Franceso Lagnese From living in our favorite fuzzy socks and slippers to hygge-fying our backyards, beds, and (of course) our beverages of choice, we're prioritizing all-things cozy this season. After all, what's more soothing than wrapping your frozen fingers around a piping hot mug of decadent hot cocoa or spicy mulled wine in the wintertime? Whether you're in search of an easy egg nog recipe, warm apple cider, a creamy homemade caramel latte, or a spirited hazelnut hot toddy, these 11 recipes will warm you up from the inside out. (FYI, if you'd prefer to use a pre-made mix for your hot chocolate or chai fix, see our top-tested roundup of warming beverages here, and if you'd fancy yourself a glass of wine as well, check out our guide to cozy cold weather wines.) 01 of 11 Easy Chai Tea Ellie Miller This café favorite is easier to make than you think: Simply bring crushed spices, cinnamon sticks, ginger, and milk to a boil, add tea bags, and let steep for 10 minutes. For an extra kick of caffeine, add a shot of espresso to make a DIY dirty chai. get the recipe 02 of 11 Spicy Mulled Wine Greg DuPree This warm, boozy beverage is super simple to make and perfect for a crowd. Make a big batch, leave it on the stove or in a slow cooker to stay warm, and let friends fill their glasses with a ladle or two full. Thanks to a hearty dose of black peppercorns and spicy fresh ginger, this mulled wine recipe delivers a balanced—i.e., not sticky sweet—cocktail. get the recipe 03 of 11 Creamy Caramel Latté Getty Images You can make this luscious latté recipe without any fancy ingredients, including an espresso machine or a milk frother. While espresso is traditional (and preferred), you can swap in extra strong coffee from a French press or pour over machine and froth the milk in a mason jar to make this barista-quality beverage. For an extra sweet way to start the day, add a drizzle of caramel sauce on top. get the recipe 04 of 11 Warm Mulled Cider Francesco Lagnese Simmer apple cider with mulling spices, orange zest, and ginger to make a drink that smells as good as it tastes. get the recipe 05 of 11 Spiced Hot Cocoa Grant Cornett Add a touch of ground chipotle and cinnamon to turn up the heat in this winter favorite. get the recipe 06 of 11 Warm Hazelnut Toddy Francesco Lagnese To create this easy version of a hot toddy, mix Frangelico with hot water and top with a dollop of whipped cream. 07 of 11 Easy Blender Eggnog Tom Schierlitz To save time (without sacrificing taste), use your blender to prepare this holiday classic. get the recipe 08 of 11 Malted Hot Cocoa With Toasted Marshmallows Grant Cornett Change up your favorite hot chocolate by adding malted milk powder and broiled marshmallows. 09 of 11 Minty Hot Cocoa Float Grant Cornett A scoop of mint chocolate chip ice cream transforms traditional hot cocoa into a dessert-like winter treat. 10 of 11 Magic Cocoa Melanie Acevedo This recipe calls for just two ingredients; add cocoa candy melts or semisweet chocolate chips to hot milk and stir. Get the Recipe 11 of 11 Mulled Wine With Cranberries Tom Schierlitz Jazz up this old standby with cranberry juice and fresh cranberries. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit