One of the greatest joys of the Holidays is the opportunity to change up your menu. Let’s be honest, we’ve been looking forward to making our coffee or hot chocolate a little more festive with the help of our favorite seasonal syrups, creamers, and spices.
We’ve rounded up some of our favorite holiday sippables to enjoy on holiday nights spent around the campfire.
Hot Holiday Drink Recipes
Hot Caramel Apple Cider | get the recipe
Some classics you just can’t go without. Check out the recipe and how we made it over the campfire in our Perfectly Timed Winter Night video.
Peppermint Hot Chocolate | get the recipe
A certain coffee chain has made the peppermint hot chocolate a mainstay of this time of year, and we can’t complain—it’s delicious. To make your own (on the kitchen stove or camping stove), you can use our hiking hot chocolate recipe and just add a tiny bit of peppermint extract (a little goes a long way!), and garnish with a candy cane. Or you can follow this equally delicious recipe from Bon Appétit. Either way, you’ll soon have a mug of chocolatey, minty goodness.
Hot Wassail | get the recipe
What’s “Wassail,” you ask? It’s basically just another term for a scrumptiously spiced apple cider. Wassail is a Medieval Christmastide English beverage—recipes have been passed down for generations—and for many it’s just not Christmas without this spicy, citrusy cider.
Butterbeer | get the recipe
Yes, Butterbeer does (thankfully) exist outside the magical world of Harry Potter. While it has nothing to do with beer, it does involve butter; specifically, this sweet drink gets a healthy dose of whipped butter and butterscotch topping.
Chai Hot Chocolate (dairy free) | get the recipe
Looking for a creamy but dairy-free delight? Try out this chai spiced hot cocoa. Not only is it free of dairy (and vegan-friendly!), but it combines two of the best flavors of the season: chocolate and spice.
Spiced Milk Tea | get the recipe
Want to keep the chocolate out of your chai? No problem. Try this delightfully spiced masala chai beverage. It combines all of your favorite holiday spices into one perfect mug of happiness.
What are your favorite warm holiday beverages to drink around the fire? Share your photos and your favorite recipes with us using @solostove and #solostove