Australian winters can be tough — you’ll understand if you’re a Melburnian, that winter does not adhere to the definition of winter. Winters in Australia range from mild to extreme (well, as extreme as Australia can get without snow.) And sometimes a warm drink is unnecessary because apparently summer didn’t get the memo that it was on it’s annual leave for a few months. But don’t fear – I have 5 warm drinks that are suitable for a range of weather occasions!
I’m currently wrapped in three different blankets, with the weather app telling me it’s 8ºC so I’m going to start with the drink that I make when I want to get really warm! It’s simple to make and you can add extras — so it’s like a million drinks in one recipe! I sometimes experiment by adding some chilli and cinnamon, or Nutella! Find this simple recipe here!
Masala chai is one of my most favourite drinks in the entire world. I lived on it when I was travelling in Nepal and I love finding opportunities to share the experience with other people. For this recipe, you can do two different things — you can make a homemade masala chai, where you prepare and mix the spices yourself or you can go find a packet version for those days when you’re short on time.
Got a sweet-tooth but sick of milk-based drinks? This mulled spiced cider is perfect for date night or solo nights, and is super flexible to your own tastes. I’m not too fond of cloves, so I used less than needed and substitute with a bit more nutmeg. Follow this recipe here!
So it’s a popular flavour -pumpkin spice- and every time it’s mentioned, I wonder if Pumpkin Spice is the odd-Spice-Girl-out that nobody ever mentioned before. But it’s still delicious and I wouldn’t put it on this list if I didn’t think it was delicious enough for all of you! so go wild with this recipe here. (BONUS: this recipe includes real pumpkin, recipe tips and tricks, and a section on how to make your own batch of pumpkin spice!)
This isn’t classified as a warm drink, but remember how Aussie weather can often be a hit-or-miss? You never know if you need something on the cooler side — and this Peppermint Oreo Milkshake is perfect for those summer Christmastimes as well! Find the recipe here!
All these recipes are flexible, so you can follow them down to a T or you can go crazy and style your drink for yourself!
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