December always brings with it a lot of happiness. The weather is better, everyone around is happy and you can finally wear all your fancy pullovers. But one awesome thing that happens during this season is that you begin to crave all things hot. So to help you enjoy the winters better, here are 11 warm beverages you’ve got to drink this December.
1. Hot Chocolate: The first thing that comes to mind is the sinful combination of molten chocolate and milk. But don’t just stick to the simple recipe, jazz it up with different ingredients like mint, candy, toasted marshmallow and cinnamon, to make your own mix of deliciousness.
2. Egg Nog: This holiday classic makes for a yummilicious treat for those windy nights that leave you shivering. If you haven’t tried this, here’s a recipe to help you make egg nog at home. It’s simple and pretty awesome.
3. Hot Toddy: Nothing works better than booze to keep you warm but give your routine intake a twist with this liquor, water, spice and herb mix that will wake your senses. Here’s a recipe to help you make it.
4. Haldi Doodh: Haldi-wala doodh or turmeric milk is a deep yellow-coloured drink that is an amazing cure for many ailments. A no-fail home remedy, this drink can be a pleasing treat on a chilly winter evening.
5. Adrak Chai: Chai is an integral part of most Indian homes. But at this time of the year, add a little adrak (ginger) to your daily cup for that much-needed warmth. Plus, it tastes great too.
6. Warm Mulled Cider: Drinking up apple cider is good but warm mulled cider would be a wonderful treat for cold evenings. Simmer some apple cider with mulling spices, orange zest and ginger to make a drink that will not only taste good but smell divine too.
7. Mulled Wine: Yes, mulled wine does the trick too. Add some cranberries to give an added punch and you are in for real treat.
8. Hazelnut Mocha: The strong flavours of hazelnut and the enticing aroma of coffee will surely make for a soothing yet flavourful beverage. And it’s pretty easy to make too.
9. Kahwa or Kashmiri Tea: The Kashmiri tea or Kahwa is a hot drink that’s full of rich spices that can keep you warm. So try and get your hands on this to get through the chilly winter.
10. Kesar Badam Milk: A popular Indian beverage Kesar Badam milk is enriched with the goodness of almonds and kesar, which are both nutritious.
11. Filter Coffee: You cannot get through wonderful winters without sipping on some filter kapi, which is a South Indian coffee speciality. This simple yet rich coffee can be a very soothing drink this season.
