These extra-cozy sippers will warm you to the core. We've rounded up our best homemade drink recipes for hot cocoa, spiced apple cider, mulled wine and more. The only thing missing? Your mug.
34 Homemade Drinks That’ll Make You Feel Warm and Cozy
Updated on Aug. 23, 2024
Mulled Wine
This mulled wine is soothing and satisfying with a delightful blend of spices warmed to perfection. Refrigerating the wine mixture overnight allows the flavors to blend, so don’t omit this essential step. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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Mocha Morning Drink
Total Time
15 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
When I'm sipping this delicious coffee, I almost feel as if I'm visiting my favorite coffeehouse. —Jill Rodriguez, Gonzales, Louisiana
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 116 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 29mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 starch, 1/2 milk.
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Crockpot Apple Cider
Total Time
2 hours 5 min
Servings
2 quarts
From the Recipe Creator:
There's no last-minute rush before the party when you simmer this slow-cooker apple cider. It has all the tantalizing flavors of fall. —Alpha Wilson, Roswell, New Mexico
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 177 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 30mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (40g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
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Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate
Total Time
30 min
Servings
14 servings (1 cup each)
From the Recipe Creator:
My mom makes this hot chocolate with pumpkin, spices and white chocolate. We usually drink it on Halloween, but it’s delish at Christmas too. —Sasha King, Westlake Village, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 511 calories, 38g fat (24g saturated fat), 111mg cholesterol, 102mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (35g sugars, 1g fiber), 8g protein.
Also check out the best hot chocolate mixes according to cocoa and cozy experts.
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Ghostly Hot Cocoa
Total Time
15 min
Servings
30 servings (10 cups mix)
From the Recipe Creator:
Chocolate pudding mix is the convenient start to this clever cocoa mix. Kids of all ages get a kick out of the marshmallow ghost floating on top. —Ruby Gibson, Newton, North Carolina
Nutrition Facts:
1/3 cup: 214 calories, 1g fat (1g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 196mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (37g sugars, 1g fiber), 11g protein.
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Viennese Coffee
Total Time
3 hours 10 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This isn't your regular cup of Joe! Dress it up with chocolate, whipped cream and more, making it a drink to savor! —Sharon Delaney-Chronis, South Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 173 calories, 7g fat (5g saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 18mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
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Slow-Cooker Chai Tea
Total Time
8 hours 20 min
Servings
12 servings (3 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
A wonderful sweet and spicy aroma wafts from the slow cooker as this fragrant and flavorful chai tea cooks. —Crystal Jo Burns, Iliff, Colorado
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 109 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 50mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein.
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Caramel Mocha
Total Time
20 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
You can easily indulge in a coffeehouse-quality drink at home anytime. With whipped cream and a butterscotch drizzle, this mocha treat will perk up even the sleepiest person at the table. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup coffee with 2 tablespoons whipped cream (calculated without butterscotch topping): 220 calories, 14g fat (9g saturated fat), 57mg cholesterol, 38mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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Mulled Wine
Total Time
45 min
Servings
5 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This mulled wine is soothing and satisfying with a delightful blend of spices warmed to perfection. Refrigerating the wine mixture overnight allows the flavors to blend, so don't omit this essential step. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 379 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 10mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (41g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
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Spiced Apricot Tea
Total Time
25 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Warm up a chilly winter morning by serving cups of this hot, fruity tea. It’s wonderful with scones, muffins or other breakfast treats. —Mary Houchin, Lebanon, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 159 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 4mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (40g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.
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Slow Cooker Caramel Apple Cider
Total Time
2 hours 5 min
Servings
12 servings (3/4 cup each)
From the Recipe Creator:
Spiced with cinnamon sticks, allspice and caramel, this warm-you-up sipper will chase away winter’s chill. Serve brimming mugs alongside a platter of festive cookies at your next holiday gathering. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup (calculated without garnishes): 134 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 17mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (30g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
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Hot Almond N Cream Drink
Total Time
20 min
Servings
4 cups mix
From the Recipe Creator:
Just a few sips of this drink, with its rich almond flavor, will warm you up in a hurry. I'm the food service manager for a Christian camp and it's a favorite each year at our Christmas party. —Kaye Kirsch, Bailey, Colorado
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 236 calories, 13g fat (8g saturated fat), 38mg cholesterol, 134mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (28g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
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Warm Spiced Cider Punch
Total Time
4 hours 5 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This is a nice warm-up punch. I like to serve it when there is a nip in the air. The aroma of the apple cider, orange juice and spices as the punch simmers in the slow cooker is wonderful. —Susan Smith, Forest, Virginia
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 94 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 14mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
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Hot Chocolate with Marshmallows
Total Time
15 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This is our daughter's favorite hot chocolate recipe. It may look like ordinary cocoa, but a touch of vanilla sets it apart from the rest. And the melted marshmallows give it a frothy body you won't get from a cocoa packet. —Jo Ann Schimcek, Weimar, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 249 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 33mg cholesterol, 128mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (30g sugars, 0 fiber), 9g protein.
Next, try out this 3-ingredient whipped hot chocolate.
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Hot Cider Punch
Total Time
35 min
Servings
12 servings (2-1/4 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
My hot fruit punch has been a family fave since 1993—hard to believe that we’ve loved it for over 30 years! Adding clove-studded orange wedges makes it look especially festive. —Anita Bell, Hermitage, Tennessee
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup (calculated without orange wedges): 107 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 15mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (21g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
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Vanilla Almond Hot Cocoa
Total Time
15 min
Servings
10 servings (2-1/2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
Treat your family to this comforting, homemade cocoa as you decorate the tree or open holiday gifts. Vanilla and almond extracts make it taste even more special. —Vicki Holloway, Joelton, Tennessee
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 195 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 16mg cholesterol, 151mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (30g sugars, 1g fiber), 8g protein.
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Hot Cranberry Cider
Total Time
40 min
Servings
25-30 servings (1 gallon)
From the Recipe Creator:
Adding colorful appeal to a wintertime meal is easy—just turn to this tasty cider. The cranberry juice gives it lots of flavor, too. —Anna Mary Beiler, Strasburg, Pennsylvania
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Spiced Mint Tea
Total Time
15 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This delightful recipe makes teatime special. Dress up this homemade fresh mint tea with spices and a bit of honey if you like. —Ione Banks, Jefferson, Oregon
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Mulled Dr Pepper
Total Time
2 hours 10 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
When neighbors or friends visit us on a chilly evening, I'll serve this warm Dr Pepper with it's spicy undertones along side ham sandwiches and deviled eggs. —Bernice Morris, Marshfield, Missouri
Nutrition Facts:
1 each: 105 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 69mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (26g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
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Mexican Hot Chocolate
Total Time
10 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This delicious, not-too-sweet Mexican hot chocolate is richly flavored with cocoa and delicately seasoned with spices. The whole-stick cinnamon stirrers come in handy, as the old-fashioned chocolate mixture settles if not stirred before drinking. The blend of cinnamon and chocolate flavors is wonderful! —Kathy Young, Weatherford, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 156 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 25mg cholesterol, 92mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 1g fiber), 7g protein.
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Holiday Peppermint Mocha
Total Time
10 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Make spirits bright with a minty mocha to share under the mistletoe or around the piano. I’ve also stirred in coffee liqueur instead of peppermint. —Lauren Brien-Wooster, South Lake Tahoe, California
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 197 calories, 6g fat (4g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 234mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.
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Coffee with Cinnamon and Cloves
Total Time
20 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
A quick-and-easy, fall-flavored coffee made with instant granules. What's not to love about this special beverage? —Jill Garn, Charlotte, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup (calculated without whipped topping): 46 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 1mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 starch.
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Orange Spiced Cider
Total Time
2 hours 5 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Every time I serve this wonderful hot beverage, someone asks for the recipe. Orange juice adds a bit of sweetness and Red Hots are a fun substitute for traditional cinnamon sticks. —Erika Reinhard, Colorado Springs, Colorado
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 128 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 6mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fruit.
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Lemon Thyme Green Tea
Total Time
1 hour 20 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Fresh sprigs of lemon thyme make this citrusy tea so refreshing—it’s like sipping summer from a cup. My family and I enjoy it so much that it’s a staple on our southern front porch.—Melissa Pelkey Hass, Waleska, Georgia
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 33 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 0 sodium, 9g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
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Spiced Hot Apple Cider
Total Time
2 hours 10 min
Servings
10 servings (3/4 cup each)
From the Recipe Creator:
During cool-weather season, my husband and I take this soul-warming drink outside by the fire pit. Our house smells amazing while the cider is simmering! —Lisa Bynum, Brandon, Mississippi
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup (calculated without rum): 96 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 20mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (21g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
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Peppermint White Hot Chocolate
Total Time
15 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My soothing white hot chocolate is a great warm-up after a wintry day spent sledding or ice skating. Or include it as a festive addition to brunch or an afternoon tea party. —Darlene Brenden, Salem, Oregon
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup with about 1 tablespoon whipped cream and 1/2 teaspoon crushed candy: 519 calories, 32g fat (19g saturated fat), 54mg cholesterol, 153mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (44g sugars, 0 fiber), 11g protein.
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Vanilla Citrus Cider
Total Time
1 hour 20 min
Servings
10 servings (3/4 cup each)
From the Recipe Creator:
My mom used to make cider for the holidays, so I based my citrus-vanilla variation on her recipe. I think it hits the spot! The longer the cider simmers, the stronger the flavors will be.—Kristin Weglarz, Bremerton, Washington
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 127 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 52mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (28g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
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Irish Coffee
Total Time
10 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This Irish coffee lives up to its reputation as a relaxing after-dinner drink. Creme de menthe adds a colorful touch to the cream. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 203 calories, 11g fat (7g saturated fat), 41mg cholesterol, 21mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
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Frothy Cafe Bombon
Total Time
10 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I discovered this layered java beverage during my honeymoon in Spain. —Keri Hesemann, St. Charles, Missouri
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 222 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 26mg cholesterol, 100mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (34g sugars, 0 fiber), 6g protein.
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Caramel-Chai Tea Latte
Total Time
25 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Inspired by the spicy chai drinks served at coffee shops, I whipped up a caramel-drizzled latte I can enjoy at home anytime. —Katelyn Kelly, Perryville, Maryland
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/4 cups: 112 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 9mg cholesterol, 48mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein.
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Mulled Grape Cider
Total Time
3 hours 20 min
Servings
12 servings (3 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
I came up with this recipe one year when I tried to make grape jelly and ended up with 30 jars of delicious grape syrup instead. I simmered the syrup with spices to make a lovely autumn drink. —Sharon Harmon, Orange, Massachusetts
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 231 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 4mg sodium, 59g carbohydrate (56g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
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Maple Hot Chocolate
Total Time
15 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
When I first developed this version of hot chocolate, my husband was quite skeptical. But after one taste, his doubts were erased. It really hits the spot on a chilly morning, especially when served with cinnamon rolls or doughnuts. —Darlene Miller, Linn, Missouri
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Comforting Coffee Milk
Total Time
20 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This recipe is special to me because the delicious ingredients and flavors speak for themselves without those extra preservatives. Now that’s refreshing! —Brenda Schrag, Farmington, New Mexico
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup coffee milk with 1/3 cup whipped cream: 338 calories, 20g fat (12g saturated fat), 71mg cholesterol, 91mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (32g sugars, 0 fiber), 6g protein.
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Cappuccino Punch
Total Time
10 min
Servings
about 1 gallon
From the Recipe Creator:
When I tried this punch at a friend's wedding shower, I had to have the recipe. Guests will eagerly gather around the punch bowl when you ladle out this frothy mocha ice cream drink. —Rose Reich, Nampa, Idaho
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 238 calories, 11g fat (7g saturated fat), 42mg cholesterol, 112mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (27g sugars, 0 fiber), 7g protein.
