3 Hot Drinks for Winter You Must Try at Home
Winter is a less favored season for many people, I know… But the truth is, I actually love winter! Maybe it’s strange 🙊, but ever since I can remember, rain has always excited me, bringing a sense of abundance and blessing… A rainy day usually feels like a day of celebration for me… ☺️
Besides, winter is the best opportunity for a cozy, warm family atmosphere—more than any other season of the year.
So, experimenting with making hot drinks (and soups) has become my hobby during the past winters.
I find myself trying something new every time, adding it to the warm, homey atmosphere of this season. 🌦☁️🌧
I’ve gathered simple and easy-to-do recipes of my top 3 hot drinks for winter
Winter Hot Drink #1: Homemade Sahlab (Middle eastern milk pudding)
Ingredients:
- 1 cup oat milk (or any other milk)
- 2 heaping teaspoons cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon coconut sugar (or any other sugar)
- A bit of vanilla extract
- Coconut
- Peanuts and/or pistachios/nuts/almonds, crushed (to taste)
- Cinnamon
Preparation:
- In a small pot, bring the milk to a boil with the cornstarch, stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Stir for about 3-4 minutes until it starts to thicken slightly.
- Add 1/2 teaspoon of sugar and a bit of vanilla extract to the pot. Continue stirring for another minute.
- Pour into a cup.
- Add your favorite toppings. I like to add coconut, crushed peanuts, and crushed pistachios. Sometimes I add crushed nuts or almonds.
- Sprinkle a bit of cinnamon on top for added flavor.
Winter Hot Drink #2: Hot Cocoa
Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons organic cocoa powder (or any cocoa powder)
- 1 teaspoon natural organic maple syrup
- A bit of vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup boiling water
- 1 cup boiled/frothed oat milk (or any other milk)
Preparation:
- In a hot drink cup, add the cocoa powder, maple syrup, and vanilla.
- Add 1/4 cup boiling water and mix well until there are no lumps of cocoa (important, otherwise you’ll end up with bitter, unpleasant lumps).
- Add 1 cup of boiled/frothed milk.
And I can say that hot cocoa has become my go-to drink lately...
Winter Hot Drink #3: Tangy Fruity Tea
Ingredients:
- Thin slices from a whole lemon
- Juice from half a lemon
- 2 cups mixed berries (strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, blueberries, cranberries, currants, etc.)
- 2 teaspoons honey
- A pitcher of boiling water
Preparation:
- Fill a pitcher with boiling water.
- Add the lemon slices, lemon juice, mixed berries, and 2 teaspoons of honey.
- Stir well
Have a Cousy Winter season ☁️
I’m curious, as to which of these three drinks you liked the most? 🤤
P.S. If you decide to make one, share a picture in the comments 🙂
And don’t forget to send this to a friend who would love to warm up with these too
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