11 Hot Drink Recipes That'll Warm You Up This Winter

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. 

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. 

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. 

Simmer apple cider with mulling spices, orange zest, and ginger to make a drink that smells as good as it tastes.

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

To create this easy version of a hot toddy, mix Frangelico with hot water and top with a dollop of whipped cream.

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

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

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

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

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