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Winter drinks can be warm and cozy on a quiet evening, or a refreshing “cherry on top” after a delicious meal with friends.

Collage of winter drink recipes.

Cozy and Festive Drinks!

Cozying up with a hot drink on a winter evening is one of my favorite things to do. There are also some great holiday punches and kid-friendly winter mocktails!

There’s the festive wassail, delicious apple cider, and the famous hot chocolate. Or maybe you need a fabulously festive punch to serve! With the flavors of winter, these seasonal beverages are sure to please the palate!

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Our Top Winter Drinks

1 Hot Chocolate Recipe

Hot Chocolate Recipe
Total Time: 8 minutes
Whip up this homemade hot chocolate recipe to have on hand all season long – quick, easy, delicious, and perfectly giftable!
5 from 6 votes
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2 Simple Eggnog Recipe

Simple Eggnog Recipe
Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
This creamy, rich, and easy eggnog recipe is the BEST holiday drink – perfect for all of your holiday parties!
5 from 23 votes
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3 Holiday Fruit Punch

Holiday punch in two glass cups on table.
Holiday Fruit Punch
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
This fruity and festive holiday punch recipe is full of flavor and pizzazz for a delicious cranberry-citrus drink everyone can enjoy!
5 from 88 votes
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4 Easy Wassail Recipe

Homemade wassail recipe in a glass mug.
Easy Wassail Recipe
Total Time: 30 minutes
This Easy Wassail Recipe is cozy, spiced, and perfect for the holidays with apple cider, cinnamon, and orange flavor in every sip.
5 from 12 votes
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5 Apple Cider Recipe

Apple Cider Recipe
Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
You'll be surprised how simple it is to make this homemade apple cider recipe from scratch. It is spiced to perfection!
5 from 75 votes
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6 Frozen Hot Chocolate Recipe

Frozen Hot Chocolate Recipe
Total Time: 5 minutes
Frozen hot chocolate only takes 3 ingredients and a few minutes to make! Top it off with whipped cream and chocolate curls for a real treat.
5 from 101 votes
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7 White Chocolate Peppermint Hot Chocolate Recipe

White Chocolate Peppermint Hot Chocolate Recipe
Total Time: 20 minutes
Rich and creamy White Chocolate Peppermint Hot Cocoa is one of the best drink recipes you'll try this holiday season!
5 from 21 votes
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8 Mint Hot Chocolate

Mint Hot Chocolate
Total Time: 15 minutes
Smooth and creamy mint hot chocolate starts with a white chocolate base and is topped with Andes mints – a perfect drink ready in minutes!
4.75 from 8 votes
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9 Mexican Hot Cocoa Mix

Mexican Hot Cocoa Mix
Total Time: 30 minutes
One cozy cup of this Mexican hot chocolate recipe, and you'll be hooked by its yummy spices and delicious cinnamon cocoa flavor!
5 from 25 votes
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10 Crock Pot Hot Chocolate Recipe

Crockpot hot chocolate recipe poured into mug with marshmallows in it.
Crock Pot Hot Chocolate Recipe
Total Time: 3 hours 5 minutes
Crockpot Hot Chocolate warms crowds with chocolate milk, cream, and white chocolate chips, ultra creamy, simple to set and serve for parties.
5 from 2 votes
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11 Eggnog Milkshake Recipe

Eggnog Milkshake Recipe
Total Time: 5 minutes
Deliciously festive Eggnog Milkshakes are a quick 5 minute holiday drink that the whole family will enjoy!
5 from 19 votes
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12 Caramel Apple Cider

Caramel Apple Cider
Total Time: 25 minutes
All the best fall flavors come together in this homemade caramel apple cider drink that's perfect for fall and holiday get-togethers.
5 from 17 votes
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13 Butterbeer Recipe

Butterbeer Recipe
Total Time: 10 minutes
This butterbeer recipe is a rich, delicious chilled drink with butterscotch flavoring. It's alcohol-free and perfect for sharing!
5 from 86 votes
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14 Hot Chocolate Charcuterie Board

Hot chocolate charcuterie board with all the fixings on top of it.
Hot Chocolate Charcuterie Board
Total Time: 15 minutes
This party-perfect hot chocolate charcuterie board is ideal for mixing up one-of-a-kind hot cocoa, filled with your favorites!
5 from 1 vote
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