Alcoholic Winter Drinks:
1. Hot Toddy:
– 1.5 oz whiskey
– 1 tbsp honey
– 2-3 cloves
– 1 cinnamon stick
– 1 slice of lemon
– Hot water
Instructions:
1. In a heatproof glass, add whiskey and honey.
2. Add cloves, cinnamon stick, and lemon slice.
3. Pour hot water over the ingredients and stir well.
4. Allow it to steep for a few minutes before enjoying.
2. Spiced Winter Sangria:
– 1 bottle of red wine
– 1/2 cup brandy
– 1/4 cup orange liqueur
– 1/4 cup honey
– 2 cinnamon sticks
– 2 cloves
– 1 orange, sliced
– 1 apple, sliced
– 1 pear, sliced
Instructions:
1. In a large pitcher, combine red wine, brandy, orange liqueur, and honey.
2. Add the cinnamon sticks, cloves, and sliced fruit.
3. Stir well and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, allowing the flavors to meld.
4. Serve over ice, and garnish with additional fruit slices if desired.
Non-Alcoholic Winter Drinks:
1. Hot Chocolate:
– 2 cups milk
– 2 oz dark chocolate, finely chopped
– 2 tbsp cocoa powder
– 2 tbsp sugar
– 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
– Whipped cream (optional)
– Mini marshmallows (optional)
Instructions:
1. In a saucepan, heat the milk over medium-low heat.
2. Add the dark chocolate, cocoa powder, sugar, and vanilla extract.
3. Whisk continuously until the chocolate is melted and the mixture is hot.
4. Pour into mugs and top with whipped cream and mini marshmallows, if desired.
2. Apple Cider Punch:
– 4 cups apple cider
– 1 cup cranberry juice
– 1/2 cup orange juice
– 1/4 cup lemon juice
– 1 cinnamon stick
– 1 orange, sliced
– 1 apple, sliced
Instructions:
1. In a large pitcher, combine apple cider, cranberry juice, orange juice, and lemon juice.
2. Add a cinnamon stick and slices of orange and apple.
3. Chill the punch for a few hours before serving.
4. Serve in glasses over ice and garnish with extra fruit slices.
Hot Winter Drinks (Non-Alcoholic):
1. Mulled Cider:
– 4 cups apple cider
– 2 cinnamon sticks
– 6 cloves
– 4 slices of orange peel
– 1/4 cup honey
– 1/4 cup cranberries (optional)
Instructions:
1. In a saucepan, combine apple cider, cinnamon sticks, cloves, orange peel, and honey.
2. Heat over low heat, bringing it to a simmer without boiling.
3. Simmer for 15-20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
4. Serve hot in mugs, garnished with cranberries if desired.
2. Chai Latte:
– 2 black tea bags
– 2 cups water
– 2 cups milk
– 2-3 tbsp sugar
– 1 cinnamon stick
– 4-6 cardamom pods
– 4-6 cloves
– 1 slice fresh ginger
Instructions:
1. In a saucepan, add water and bring it to a boil.
2. Add tea bags, spices, and ginger. Simmer for a few minutes.
3. Add milk and sugar, and heat until it’s hot but not boiling.
4. Strain into mugs and enjoy your homemade chai latte.
Enjoy these delightful winter drink recipes!
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