5 Hot Drinks To Make By The Fire
Tis the season this winter to make hot drinks and cozy up by the fire with. These drinks will not only warm your soul, but will help you make memories of a lifetime this winter. Here are 5 hot drinks to make by the fire this winter.
This recipe is a classic that is a must try for any hot drink lover.1. Christmas Coca
This wouldn’t be a hot drink list without this timeless classic. Cozying up by the fire with this sweet treat is a magical moment unlike any other. When you’re looking out for a drink that fills you with warmth this season, Christmas hot cocoa is a must try.
Ingredients
- ½ cup sugar
- ⅓ cup water
- ¼ cup baking cocoa
- 1 small pinch cinnamon
- 1 pinch nutmeg
- 4 cups of milk
- ¾ marshmallow creme
Directions
In a small saucepan, heat up your sugar, water, cocoa, cinnamon and nutmeg over low heat. Make sure you are stirring this constantly until it is mixed smooth. Bring to a rolling boil then reduce to a simmer for 4 minutes. Next, stir in your milk and add your cocoa into mugs. Top each with some marshmallow cream and other Christmas decorations. Serve and enjoy.
This recipe is great for when you’re looking for something a little more subtle out of your hot drinks.2. Humboldt Fog Tea
This recipe is perfect for those who are looking for something that is soft and warm but isn’t overpoweringly sweet like the hot cocoa. Humboldt fog tea, also known as London fog tea, has the soft subtle aromatics of early gray tea coupled with a light creamy texture. If you’re looking for something a little less sweet this winter, try this recipe out.
Ingredients
- 1 cup strongly brewed earl grey tea. ( Note, you can brew it with ½ tsp dried lavender for those extra aromatics)
- ½ cup steamed milk
- 1 tsp sugar
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
Directions
Begin by brewing your earl grey tea and lavender together. Let it steep for 3 minutes. Remove the tea bag and strain the lavender out. Stir in your steamed milk, vanilla extract and sugar. Serve and enjoy.
This recipe is great for adding that special sense of warmth to your life.3. Matcha Green Tea Latte
This sweet green friend is perfect for impressing your guests with a healthy and sweet treat. Matcha green tea lattes are sweet but are not packing that heavy sugar or calorie count that the traditional hot cocoa does. I personally love this drink for when I need to focus or I’m simply enjoying looking out the window by a fire. If you want a sweet drink to contemplate over, this recipe is a must try.
Ingredients
- 1 tsp matcha green tea powder
- 2 tsp sugar
- 3 tsp warm water
- 300 ml hot milk
Directions
Begin by spooning your match green tea powder and the sugar into a mug. Add in your warm water and with a spoon, gently stir until it is smooth and dark. You want to make sure there are no dark green lumps here! The matcha powder is very concentrated and you don’t want a lumpy blast of green tea. Warm your milk in a small saucepan on low. Once it begins streaming, remove from the heat and gently pour into your milk. Be sure not splash yourself on this step! Use a whisk to lightly combine your paste and milk together. This should bring your dark green color up to a beautiful light green. Serve and enjoy.
4. Hibiscus and Passion Fruit Tea
If you’re looking for a bright pink sweet drink that turns heads, this drink is perfect for you. The sweet aromatics of the hibiscus and bright taste of the passion fruit make for a perfect refresher when you’re cozying up by the fire making memories this winter. Here is how to get started.
Ingredients
- 1 to 2 bags of hibiscus passion fruit tea
- 1 cup hot water
- 1 lemon wedge
Directions
Begin by bringing your water to a rolling boil over medium high heat. Take your tea bag and place it into your favorite mug. Pour your hot water over the tea bag. Let sit for at least 4 minutes. Note, the stronger you like your tea, the more you should let it sit! This will also make the pink pigmentation a richer pink. Cut a lemon wedge. Serve and enjoy.
5. Hot Eggnog
This drink is for all those eggnog lovers out there. And while this drink can be an acquired taste, the richness of the eggnog coupled with the vanilla and fresh nutmeg makes for a hot drink that is subtly sweet and delightful. If you’re looking to take a Christmas tradition and turn it on it’s head this year, try this recipe out.
Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 4 tbsp sugar
- 1 pint of whole milk
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp nutmeg
- ½ cup heavy cream
Directions
Begin by separating your egg whites and yolks. Place your yolks into a mixing bowl and whisk until light and fluffy. Add your sugar and beat your yolks again until thoroughly combined. Next in a separate bowl, add your egg whites and remaining sugar. Beat until there are peaks forming. Set to the side. In a small saucepan over medium low heat, add your milk, vanilla and nutmeg. Stir until steam begins to rise and small bubbles begin to form. Remove from heat. Pour your warm milk mixture into your yolks and slowly stir. Be sure you take your time with this! As you want to make sure you don’t cook the eggs. Next, fold your egg white mixture into the nog. And pour it into 2 mugs. Top with your nutmeg. Serve and enjoy.
