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Cool off or warm up with these simple and delicious holiday drink recipes perfect for any party, get-together, or festivity.
Sip Something Festive All Season Long!
Two types of drinks always top my holiday list: punch and cocoa! These classics use simple ingredients and plenty of flavor. Whether serving Holiday Punch at a party or Christmas dinner, or Double Chocolate Hot Cocoa, these drinks bring instant cheer to any occasion.
Grab your mugs and ladles because it’s time to mix up some holiday magic. These family-friendly holiday drink recipes are perfect for festive parties or a quiet celebration at home. Keep a few of these ideas handy, and you’ll always have a sweet way to spread warmth and joy all season long.
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1 Simple Eggnog Recipe
Simple Eggnog Recipe
Total Time: 2 hourshours15 minutesminutes
This creamy, rich, and easy eggnog recipe is the BEST holiday drink – perfect for all of your holiday parties!
Cool off or warm up with these simple and delicious holiday drink recipes perfect for any party, get-together, or festivity.
Servings: 20servings
Prep: 5 minutesmins
Cook: 3 minutesmins
Total: 8 minutesmins
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Ingredients
2½cupspowdered sugar
1cupunsweetened cocoa powder
2cupspowdered milk
¼teaspoonsalt
mini marshmallows
Instructions
In a large bowl, sift powdered sugar, cocoa powder, powdered milk (or instant nonfat dry milk), and salt. Mix to combine.
Pour into storage containers and add mini marshmallows, if desired. Keep in a sealed container at room temperature for up to 6 months.
To make a cup of cocoa
Mix ¼ cup hot cocoa mix with ¾ cup warm milk (the higher the fat content the creamier the cocoa), water, or non-dairy milk.
The ideal temperature for hot drinks is between 160-185°F
Notes
Store hot chocolate powder in one large airtight container. It can be kept in the pantry or cupboard for at least 6 months.Freeze. Store it in the freezer for a year or more.
Kristyn Merkley is a published cookbook author, wife, mom of six, and major food enthusiast! For the past 15 years, she has been sharing foolproof, family-friendly recipes—each one tested in her kitchen—that anyone can master. As a seasoned recipe creator, she loves making cooking simple, stress-free, and totally doable for everyone!
