Winter is creeping up on us. The sun is rising later, the days are drawing in earlier, the temperature is dropping, and we face more harsh weather conditions. Wind, rain, sleet, and snow will appear in abundance over the coming months. So it’s not all too surprising that many of us will be reaching for means of warmth and comfort. This will be in the form of clothes, food, and drinks. For now, let’s focus on drinks. We’ll pick up plenty of winter warmers when we’re out and about – at coffee shops and restaurants. But have you considered making some of your own at home? Here are a few winter warmers you might want to try!

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Hot Chocolate
Hot chocolate is a firm favorite when it comes to the winter. Not only is it warming, but it’s sweet, delicious, and can be jazzed up with all sorts of additions. There are a few different ways to go about making hot chocolate. You could use a powder, or you may find that you prefer a squeezy chocolate sauce or a stir-in chocolate stick. Generally, it’s best to make your hot chocolate with all milk – cow or plant-based milk. This will make it thicker and more creamy than using hot water. Once your hot chocolate is warmed, pour it into your cup and leave a gap at the top. This can then be used to squirt whipped cream or whipped plant-based cream on top. Some people add marshmallows, some sprinkle chocolate powder, and some drizzle chocolate sauce.

Latte
Lattes are another popular option you might like to take into consideration. Unlike hot chocolate, this will give you a caffeine kick, perking you up when needed. A latte is created using a shot of espresso, but if you don’t have an espresso machine at home, you could always use a spoonful of your favorite instant coffee. This is then topped up with warm milk or plant-based milk. If you want more flavor, you can always add syrups. There are plenty of festive syrups available on the market, such as cinnamon, caramel, or even pumpkin spice syrups. Alternatively, you could follow a recipe such as a copycat Starbucks chai tea latte recipe. If you want to go all out, you could even try some latte art or use a stencil to sprinkle cinnamon or chocolate on top in a decorative design.

Hopefully, some of the suggestions above will meet your needs regarding winter drinks that can be easily made from the comfort of your own home!