You have the main dish, side dishes, and desserts planned out. Now you just need some warm Christmas drinks for your guests. And even if there aren’t many coming over, having a cozy holiday drink to warm you up just feels great on a cold day.
And down below I found some ridiculously tasty looking non-alcoholic recipes that are great to enjoy solo or as a welcome drink for holiday visitors. And whether you’re in the mood for something fruity and tangy or something more rich and chocolatey, I’ve got you covered. So scroll and make a list of the ones you wanna try for your Christmas celebrations and moments to yourself.
1. Cranberry Apple Cider
I love apple cider and I love cranberries, so this hot Christmas drink is a must for me this cold season. It’s only 5 minutes of prep time and it looks perfect for big holiday gatherings. So if you’re in the mood for something citrusy, cinnamony, and sweet, this is the spiced holiday drink for you.
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If you just want a simple hot apple cider recipe that’ll still impress you and your guests, then definitely try this one from Gimme Some Oven. Simple, cozy, and delicious!
This Christmas drink is filled with spices, brown sugar goodness, and citrus and is perfect for the first day of December.
GET THE RECIPE3. Slow Cooker Peppermint Hot Chocolate
If you’re in the rich chocolatey mood, then I’d definitely suggest putting this on your list of hot Christmas drinks to try. It’s super cozy and perfect for the people who love peppermint cocoa. Also, it’s only 5 minutes of prep, not very healthy (which is perfect for the holidays), and looks super rich and creamy.
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I know this says “fall harvest,” but to be honest, this great apple cider recipe could be drunk during any time of the cold season.
Also, this really is a harvest drink. It has persimmons, pomegranates, oranges, pears, and apples. So if you love super fruity drinks, then this the perfect recipe to serve hot to guests. Just throw a cinnamon stick in each glass and you’re all set!
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I know I’ve already done a cranberry apple cider recipe, but I couldn’t overlook this red one. It’s such a pretty drink to serve during the holidays, and I know it’ll taste just as great.
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If you love Mexican hot chocolate, then I’d really suggest trying this one! It’s a smooth, cinnamony, chocolatey-goodness drink that I really don’t think will disappoint.
So if you like spiced, super rich, creamy drinks, then don’t skip making it this holiday season.
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Now if white chocolate is your thing, then definitely try this recipe out. It’s thick wonderful holiday awesomeness, and it’ll warm you right up! Also, with vanilla beans, cinnamon, and cardamom, I really am starting to crave this drink.
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I know this isn’t a slow cooker recipe, but I couldn’t not mention it. Nutella is amazing, and this recipe really does it justice. I mean look at how incredibly good this drink looks.
But if you do want a CrockPot version of this recipe, then here’s a slow cooker Nutella hot chocolate recipe you can try!
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Grace Moser is the author and founder of Chasing Foxes, where she writes articles to help women create a life they love in big and small ways. She's been a full-time traveler since 2016 and loves sharing her experiences and exploring the world with her husband, Silas. Her lifestyle and travel advice can also be seen on sites such as Business Insider, Glamour, Newsweek, Huffpost, & Apartment Therapy.
These look so yummy! Can’t wait to try that cranberry apple cider (heart eyes emoji)
Thank you Jessica! And don’t they all? 😀