What to Sip Now: Cozy Drinks

I love to cradle a steaming hot mug of something delicious in my hands when it’s cold outside ~ it warms me, lowers my blood pressure, and centers me in the here and now. All the other stuff swirling around in my brain fades. It’s what hygge* is all about.

*Hyyge (hoo-geh) is the Danish concept of cosiness ~ it means comfort, happiness… a life in balance. Warm socks are hygge. Candles are hygge. The company of good friends is hygge. Hot drinks are totally hygge!

hot chocolate – the ultimate cozy drink!

I love hot chocolate not only because of the obvious (chocolate!!), but because of how versatile a drink it is. There are so many different styles of hot chocolate, ranging from totally decadent to relatively wholesome, and so many different ways to play with flavors.

Drinking Chocolate

5 from 4 votes

A perfect cup of drinking chocolate is one of the purest delights of the winter season! This hot chocolate recipe is thick, rich, and indulgent.

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Hot Chocolate Bombs

4.92 from 12 votes

Hot chocolate bombs melt in warm milk for the best cup of cocoa you've ever had!

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Chocolate Atole, Mexican Hot Chocolate

3.40 from 56 votes

Mexican Hot Chocolate (Atole Champurrado) is a deliciously spiced drinking chocolate so thick and rich you'll need a spoon!

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Creamy Hot Chocolate Mix

5 from 14 votes

This homemade hot chocolate mix recipe makes the perfect cup of luxurious instant hot cocoa whether you mix it with milk or with water. Be sure to make extra for holiday gifting.

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French Press Breakfast Chocolate

3.40 from 340 votes

French Press Breakfast Chocolate ~ this easy method makes a thick, rich, frothed hot chocolate just like the Europeans enjoy!  

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mulled drinks

Mulling is an age-old way to infuse beautiful cozy flavor into everything from wine to cider or pomegranate juice. I love using whole spices in the kitchen – it makes for a beautiful and tactile experience that we should all experience at least once in the winter months.

Mulled Cider Recipe

5 from 4 votes

My recipe for mulled cider is so easy you'll want to make it every day this fall!

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Slow Cooker Mulled Wine

3.53 from 157 votes

Slow Cooker Mulled Wine ~ this warming winter cocktail scents the whole house, and guests can help themselves! Let's get this party started!

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Pomegranate Mulled Cider

3.92 from 36 votes

Pomegranate Mulled Cider is a delicately spiced, antioxidant rich, and delicious way to ring in the New Year ~ this healthy mocktail has helped me give up my daily drinking habit!

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Mulling Spice Recipe

5 from 1 vote

Homemade mulling spices for cozy mulled wine and cider all winter long ~ pack in a glass jar for the perfect holiday gift from your kitchen.

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cozy coffee shop treats

All the coffee shops seem to bring out the coziest, most tempting drinks this time of year! Make your own coffee-shop inspired treats at home – you’ll save money, have fun, and enjoy customizing your own special drink.

Butterscotch Steamer

5 from 18 votes

Warm, sweet, creamy and rich with caramel flavor, this butterscotch steamer is the perfect thing to warm up any wintery day!

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Vanilla Lavender Latte

4.03 from 40 votes

Indulge in a soothing Vanilla Lavender Latte. This easy recipe combines the subtle taste of lavender with the sweetness of vanilla.

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decadent desserts

Make a cozy, decadent drink for dessert and you might just find yourself becoming a “winter person”!

Hot Dulce de Leche

4 from 4 votes

Hot Dulce de Leche ~ a decadently creamy and delicious hot caramel milk that gives cocoa a run for its money ~ once you try it there's no turning back!

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Hot Buttered Apple Cider

5 from 5 votes

Hot Buttered Apple Cider is hot buttered rum meets fresh apple cider (make it boozy or not.) It's perfect for winter celebrations, or just curling up, solo, by the fire. 

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Drinkable Nutella

4.17 from 6 votes

Drinkable Nutella ~ a warm, molten, sippable version of your favorite chocolate hazelnut spread. It’s better than any hot cocoa or drinking chocolate you’ve ever had!

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Irish Coffee

5 from 5 votes

Warm your spirits with the perfect blend of coffee, whiskey, and cream ~ Irish Coffee is the ultimate cozy cocktail!

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