The Best Winter Drinks To Keep You Cosy

Writer and expert6 years ago

As the November days get shorter and the nights get colder, nothing beats snuggling up in front of the telly under your favourite cosy blanket with one of the best winter drinks out there.

So, whether you’re a tea, hot chocolate or coffee kind of woman, I’ve got the recipe for you. Check out my favourite hot beverage with a warming splash of winter cheer…

5 Of The Best Winter Drinks

1. OFFBLAK Fruity Teas (Non-alcoholic)

I’m usually a black tea and milk kind of girl, but I like mixing it up with fruity flavoured blends from time to time – and no one does fruity teas better than OFFBLAK!

If you haven’t tried the OFFBLAK infusion from this month’s GLOSSYBOX, then now is the time. You’ll have received both their Forest Fruits & Ginger Tea and their Spicy Orange & Ginger Black Tea.

Feeling Tired Or Have A Cold? Try Spicy Orange & Ginger Black Tea

Let’s face it, waking up with a sore throat or stuffy nose isn’t uncommon during the winter. Luckily, this tea blends spicy orange with warming ginger to soothe your throat and strengthen your immune system.

Better yet, it has a really high caffeine content, making it perfect for those cold winter morning when you want to stay under the covers all day.

Want To Detox Your Body? Try Forest Fruits & Ginger Fruit Tea

Formulated with hibiscus tea, ginger and fruits of the forest, this healthy blend helps to detox your body and refresh your mind. As it has no caffeine content, I’d recommend drinking it in the evening. It’s just what you need at the end of a long day.

You’ll require:

1 tea cup
1 OFFBLAK tea bag
Boiling water

Step 1: Place the tea bag into the tea cup then pour boiling water into the cup.

Step 2: Allow to brew for at least 3 minutes.

Step 3: Serve it with a gingerbread man biscuit!

2. Indulgent Baileys Hot Chocolate

I couldn’t talk about the best winter drinks without mentioning my favourite! I’ve got a huge soft spot for this creamy and chocolatey delight.

You’ll need:

50ml of Baileys Original Irish Cream
200ml of milk
Hot chocolate powder of choice
Whipped cream, mini marshmallows or chocolate sauce
Or topping of choice

Step 1: Pour the Baileys into your chosen Christmassy mug.

Step 2: Add the chocolate powder to your milk (as indicated on packet). Heat the mixture to your desired temperature.

Step 3: Pour the hot chocolate in the mug with the Baileys and stir.

Step 4: Add your toppings of choice. I recommend a good dollop of whipped cream, a handful of marshmallows and a squirt of chocolate sauce for the ultimate indulgent hot drink. Yum!

3. Easy Spiced Mulled Wine

It’s never too early to get into the Christmas spirit, so why not recreate this old favourite? It’s a silky smooth blend of citrus fruits and delicate spices.

You’ll require:

750ml of red or white wine
50ml of brandy
1 clementine, sliced
1 cinnamon stick
3 dried figs
4 cloves
1 star anise
3 black peppercorns

Step 1: Pour the red wine into a large pan and add the cinnamon stick, clementine, figs, star anise, peppercorns and cloves. You may be thinking peppercorns and cloves are a strange addition, but trust me they help to create the perfect spiced taste.

Step 2: Heat gently in a pan until it starts to simmer.

Step 3: Turn off the heat and take out the peppercorns. Add the brandy into the filtered mixture and stir.

Step 4: Pour into heatproof glasses and decorate with slices of clementine. Undeniably one of the best winter drinks, it’s like Christmas in a cup!

4. Warming Amaretto Coffee

This beverage combines your favourite coffee-blend (feel free to make it as strong as you like) with the warming sweet taste of almond. My mouth’s watering already!

You’ll want: