9 Hot Drinks for Winter

Cozy up with these delicious cold-weather beverages.

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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.

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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.

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Mexican Spiced Hot Cocoa

Grant Cornett
Add a touch of ground chipotle and cinnamon to turn up the heat in this winter favorite.  

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Easy Blender Eggnog

Tom Schierlitz

To save time (without sacrificing taste), use your blender to prepare this holiday classic.

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Mulled Wine With Cranberries

Tom Schierlitz

Jazz up this old standby with cranberry juice and fresh cranberries.

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Malted Hot Cocoa With Toasted Marshmallows

Grant Cornett
Change up your favorite hot chocolate by adding malted milk powder and broiled marshmallows.

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Minty Hot Cocoa Float

Grant Cornett
A scoop of mint chocolate chip ice cream transforms traditional hot cocoa into a dessert-like winter treat.

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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.

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Magic Cocoa

Melanie Acevedo
This recipe calls for just two ingredients; add cocoa candy melts or semisweet chocolate chips to hot milk and stir.

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