A warm and delicious hot drink is exactly what our insides need on those days when we are wearing extra clothes and have the fire on. Make your insides as warm as your outside by trying one or more of these tasty and warming beverages.
IF you are looking for some new drinks to try, have a look at a few of our suggestions here. They are all extremely tasty and really hit the spot.
Two obvious ones are cream or marshmallows; these basically act as sweeteners and don't add much to the taste.
If you love mint, adding peppermint or something similar, will really perk up your hot chocolate. That classic combination of chocolate and mint, seamlessly blend together to make this a true winter warming drink, try it with a candy cane in it to add a subtle minty taste.
Real hot chocolate doesn't come out of a jar or a packet, it is hot milk and pure chocolate mixed together to produce a creamy richness that no amount of powder can give. Heat the milk then pour it over the chocolate and stir, that's all there is to it; simple to make, and simply amazing.
If you fancy something a bit different as your hot winter drink, why not try something fruity? An apple drink such as Cider is both warming and delicious; add a few spices for extra warmth.
If you prefer it a bit sweeter, you could try it with caramel. This is a versatile drink that can various things added to it, all resulting in satisfying, fruity beverage.
A very sweet drink that gives the impression of being a dessert is easily created by adding Nutella to your coffee. Coffee with Hazelnuts is a well known beverage, and the inclusion of chocolate into the mix is surprisingly good.