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Winter Coziness: 7 Awesome Drinks You'll Love
If cooling lemonades are trendy in the summer, then in winter you should switch to warming hot drinks. In our new review, we have collected several cool recipes for you.
Each season has its own drink. In summer, we cannot live without lemonades, juices and other soft drinks. They effectively cope with the tasks assigned to them and save us from the heat.
By the way, winter is not far behind. In the cold season, you can prepare many unusual, original and very tasty drinks. They have a distinctive feature - winter drinks are made in the best traditions of a fairy-tale and festive atmosphere. They instantly create coziness, surround with care and warmth.
We have put together a cozy selection of the 7 best winter drinks for you that will warm you up on cold evenings and lift your spirits.
1. Mulled wine with white wine and oranges
Mulled wine is considered a traditional winter drink. It perfectly creates a festive mood. It's all about the amazing aroma and impeccable taste of mulled wine. This drink can be made not only from red but also from white wine.
Ingredients:
- White dry wine 750 ml
- Sugar 100 g
- Water 1/2 cup
- Cinnamon sticks 1 pc. + for serving
- Carnation3 pcs.
- Orange1 pc.
Method of preparation:
- In a small saucepan or sauté pan, combine water, spices and sugar.
- Cut the orange into slices. Add to the saucepan.
- Place the pan over medium heat and bring to a boil. Strain.
- Pour in the wine. Stir. Heat over moderate heat, without bringing to a boil.
- Pour into glasses, garnish with orange and cinnamon sticks and serve.
2. Sea buckthorn-ginger tea
Tea is one of the most popular drinks of the autumn-winter season. Try to bring some variety into your life. Brew not only your favorite black and green teas, but also sea buckthorn-ginger tea. This drink warms up, invigorates and strengthens the immune system.
Ingredients:
- Sea buckthorn 50 g
- Ginger root 20 g
- Honey 20 g
- Water 500 ml
- Orange1 slice
Method of preparation:
- Peel the ginger. Transfer it to a shaker or small bowl.
- Add sea buckthorn and honey to the ginger.
- Use a muddler or masher to crush the contents of the shaker, paying special attention to the ginger.
- Transfer the resulting mixture into a teapot. Fill with boiled water.
- Let the drink steep for a bit.
- Pour the tea into cups, garnish with an orange slice and serve.
3. Hot Apple Cider
Cider is almost as popular as mulled wine. However, we are used to drinking it cold. There are also hot versions of this drink. This apple cider will decorate winter gatherings with friends. It goes well with any snacks and will please everyone without exception.
Ingredients:
- Apple1 pc.
- Star anise1 star
- Cinnamon2 sticks
- Carnation6 buds
- Honey4 tbsp.
- Apple cider 1 l
Method of preparation:
- Pour the apple cider into a large saucepan.
- Add honey and all the spices to the cider. Stir.
- Place the pan on low heat. Heat the drink for 10 minutes. Make sure it doesn't boil.
- Cut the apple into slices, removing the core. Add to the pan with the cider. Keep on the fire until it becomes soft.
- Pour the drink into glasses. Add a slice of apple and a cinnamon stick. Serve.
4. Cocoa with marshmallows
Appetizing marshmallows excite the imagination of millions of sweet tooths around the world. Treat yourself and your family to a delicious drink that can easily replace dessert. This drink is very easy and simple to prepare.
Ingredients:
- Milk 1 l
- Cocoa powder 5 tbsp. l.
- Marshmallow to taste
- Ground cinnamon 1 tsp.
- Chocolate chips to taste
- Sugar 2.5 tbsp.
Method of preparation:
- Pour the milk into a saucepan and bring to a boil.
- In a bowl, mix cocoa powder and sugar. Add a small amount of hot milk and stir to form a thick paste.
- Add the resulting mixture to the saucepan with milk. Return to the heat and bring to a boil again, stirring constantly.
- Add cinnamon and stir.
- Pour the drink into cups.
- Garnish with cocoa marshmallows and chocolate shavings and serve.
5. Grog
This drink was extremely popular among sailors. It contains rum, the taste of which is decorated in every possible way with spices and herbs. Try grog and you.
Ingredients:
- Water 600 ml
- Black tea2 tbsp.
- Sugar
- Carnation3 pcs.
- Allspice4 peas
- Ground black pepper to taste
- Star anise6 stars
- Ground cinnamonpinch
- Ground nutmegpinch
- Bay leaf 1 pc.
- Rum 500 ml
Method of preparation:
- Pour the water into a saucepan and place on the fire. Bring to a boil.
- Brew tea. Add spices.
- After 5-7 minutes, pour in the rum. Heat the drink over the fire, remove the pan from the stove and cover with a lid. Let it brew for 10 minutes.
- Pour into glasses and serve.
6. Masala tea
This drink comes from India. Its incomparable taste and aroma will be appreciated by all lovers of original and unusual sensations. This drink has a pleasant spicy taste and a charming aroma.
Ingredients:
- Water 3 glasses
- Carnation4 pcs.
- Ground cinnamonpinch
- Ground nutmegpinch
- Ground cardamompinch
- Milk 1 glass
- Brown sugar2 tsp.
- Ground ginger1/2 tbsp.
- Black tea1 tsp.
Method of preparation:
- Pour the water into a saucepan or pot. Place on the fire and bring to a boil.
- When the water boils, add the spices. Cook for 10 minutes.
- Pour in milk, add sugar and boil for another 5-8 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Add tea. Let the drink steep for 3-5 minutes.
- Pour the tea into cups and serve.
7. Latte with halva
Latte stands out from other coffee drinks due to its delicate taste. You can make this drink even tastier and more original by adding your favorite childhood treat - halva. We are sharing a great recipe that is worth repeating yourself.
Ingredients:
- Freshly brewed coffee 100 ml
- Milk 3.2% fat 200 ml
- Halva 50 g
- Honey1 tsp.
Method of preparation:
- Combine 150 milliliters of milk in a blender. Beat until smooth.
- Pour the resulting mass into a saucepan. Add honey. Bring almost to a boil, whisking the milk constantly. Remove from heat.
- Pour coffee into a deep glass, then milk mixture and remaining milk. Stir gently.
- Garnish the drink with halva and serve.
