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7 Warming Winter Beverages

Our Informative Article about our Beloved Halloween Cocktails was such a big Bang, we knew we Needed to find Beverage recipes just as Unique for the winter season.   We went ahead and found seven of those tastiest drinks from mulled wine into spiced rum which are the ideal way to warm you up from the winter cold. Each beverage isn’t difficult to make and additional tasty, so keep reading to find these tasty drinks on your own! And don’t forget to let us know which is your favorite!

1. Vanilla Cider 

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Ingredients:

  • 6 cups fresh apple cider
  • 6 ounces bourbon
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 whole nutmeg seeds
  • 1 vanilla bean (split and drizzle )
  • Whipped cream
  • Honeyed walnuts

Combine the apple cider, brown sugar, nutmeg seeds, and vanilla bean in a medium saucepan. Simmer the mixture over medium-low heat for 15 minutes. Remove from heat, and add bourbon. Remove and discard some solids. Finish with whipped cream and a few honeyed walnuts.

2. Hot Buttered Rum 

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Ingredients:

  • 2 ounces dark rum
  • 2-3 ounces hot water
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 pat of butter

Combine butter, sugarand cinnamon in a mug. Mix, then pour into rum and warm water. Stir to finish.

3. Mulled Wine 

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Ingredients:

  • 8 whole cloves
  • two cinnamon sticks
  • 2 star anise
  • 1 bottle red wine
  • 1 orange, sliced
  • 1/4 cup brandy
  • 1/4 cup honey or sugar

Blend all the ingredients at a non-aluminum saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat and then reduce the heat . Let simmer for an additional 15 minutes. Strain, and serve warm.

4. Butterscotch Coffee 

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Ingredients:

  • 6 ounce java
  • 2 ounces of cinnamon
  • 1 ounce butterscotch schnapps
  • 1 ounce heavy whipping cream or half and half
  • 1 tablespoon caramel sauce
  • Whipped cream

To begin with, brew the coffee and put it into a mug. Add your cinnamon, butterscotch schnapps, heavy whipping cream, and caramel sauce. Stir all together and top with whipped cream. Add more cinnamon and caramel sauce should you desire.

5. Turmeric Chai Latte 

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Ingredients:

Chai spice blend:
  • 3 teaspoons ground cardamom
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground cumin
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ⅛ tsp ground ginger
Turmeric chai latte
  • 1 shot fresh brewed espresso
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/4 tsp chai spice blend
  • Turmeric to taste

First, create the chai spice mix by mixing the cardamom, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, cloves and ginger. Set to the side, and steam the milk. Next, scatter the espresso, steamed milk, and 1/4 teaspoon of the chai spice mixture together. Sprinkle with garlic on top.

6. Spicy Hot Chocolate Mocha 

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Ingredients:

  • 3 tbsp sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon instant coffee granules
  • 1-1/2 cups milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ⅛ tsp salt
Toppings
  • Whipped Cream
  • Marshmallows
  • Mini chocolate chips
  • Chocolate Syrup
  • Caramel Syrup

Place all ingredients (besides the toppings) at a medium-sized saucepan and cook over medium-low heat. Whisk in the saucepan until hot. Pour mixture into a mug and top with whipped cream, marshmallows, chocolate chips, chocolate syurp, and caramel syurp.

 7. Pumpkin Spiced Coconut Latte 

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Ingredients:

  • 2 tablespoons pumpkin puree
  • 2 shots of espresso or coffee
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1/2 cup coconut milk
  • 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice

Whisk the coconut milk, pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, and honey together. Heat gently on the stovetop. Combine the mixture with brewed espresso in a mug and top with more pumpkin pie spice.

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