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These 6 hot drink recipes are sure to make you feel all warm and fuzzy:

Absolutely, here are six hot drink recipes that will definitely keep you cozy and warm:

1. Classic Hot Chocolate

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/4 cup chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Whipped cream or marshmallows (optional)

Instructions:

  1. In a small saucepan, combine cocoa powder, sugar, and water. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the mixture comes to a boil.
  2. Reduce heat and simmer for about 1 minute. Add the chocolate chips and stir until melted and smooth.
  3. Add milk and heat until hot but not boiling. Stir in vanilla extract.
  4. Pour into mugs and top with whipped cream or marshmallows if desired.

2. Chai Tea Latte

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 black tea bags
  • 2-3 tablespoons chai tea blend (or use store-bought chai concentrate)
  • 1 tablespoon honey or sugar (to taste)
  • Ground cinnamon and cloves (optional, for extra spice)

Instructions:

  1. In a saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add tea bags and simmer for 5 minutes.
  2. Remove tea bags and stir in chai blend and honey/sugar.
  3. In another saucepan, heat milk until steaming, then froth it if desired.
  4. Pour tea into mugs and top with frothed milk. Sprinkle with cinnamon and cloves if you like.

3. Pumpkin Spice Latte

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup brewed strong coffee or espresso
  • 1/4 cup pumpkin puree
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (or a mix of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves)
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Whipped cream and extra pumpkin pie spice (optional)

Instructions:

  1. In a saucepan, heat milk, pumpkin puree, sugar, and pumpkin pie spice until hot but not boiling.
  2. Whisk until well combined and frothy.
  3. Brew coffee or espresso and pour into mugs.
  4. Pour the pumpkin mixture over the coffee and stir in vanilla extract.
  5. Top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of extra pumpkin pie spice if desired.

4. Spiked Hot Apple Cider

Ingredients:

  • 4 cups apple cider
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 cup bourbon or spiced rum (optional)
  • Apple slices and cinnamon sticks for garnish

Instructions:

  1. In a large saucepan, combine apple cider, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and nutmeg. Heat over medium heat until hot but not boiling.
  2. If using alcohol, stir it in just before serving.
  3. Pour into mugs and garnish with apple slices and extra cinnamon sticks.

5. Peppermint Hot Chocolate

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups milk
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup chopped chocolate or chocolate chips
  • 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • Whipped cream and crushed candy canes for topping

Instructions:

  1. In a small saucepan, combine cocoa powder, sugar, and a splash of milk. Heat over medium heat, stirring until smooth.
  2. Add remaining milk and heat until hot but not boiling. Stir in chocolate and peppermint extract until melted and smooth.
  3. Pour into mugs and top with whipped cream and crushed candy canes.

6. Hot Buttered Rum

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 2 ounces dark rum
  • Boiling water
  • Cinnamon stick for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

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