24 Hygge-Perfect Hot Drink Recipes to Get You Through Winter (2024)

You’ve already added a Hygge element to your home, your dinner and your closet, but what about your drinks? Hygge (pronounced hoo-gah), the trendy Danish lifestyle and decor craze that’s all about coziness, is a natural fit for hot cocoa, tea and more warm beverages. But don’t take our word for it — try these 24 recipes yourself, and see just how easy it is to appreciate all that winter has to offer.

Ginger Beet Root Latte

24 Hygge-Perfect Hot Drink Recipes to Get You Through Winter (1) Pink drinks always make us smile, but this one’s extra special. It’s colored naturally, with beet powder, then flavored with ginger for an herbal beverage that will soothe your soul. (via Unrefined RD)

Himalayan Salt Butter Tea

24 Hygge-Perfect Hot Drink Recipes to Get You Through Winter (2) Think of this drink as tea’s answer to bulletproof coffee. Pu-erh tea is enriched with butter, salt, sugar and milk for a creamy drink that will brace you against the cold of winter. (via )

Slow Cooker Gingerbread Latte

24 Hygge-Perfect Hot Drink Recipes to Get You Through Winter (3) Stay cozy inside while this gingerbread latte simmers away in the slow cooker, then spend the day giving yourself as many refills as your heart desires. (via Sincerely, Jaime)

Salted Peanut Butter Cookie Lattes

24 Hygge-Perfect Hot Drink Recipes to Get You Through Winter (4) Cookies are always better when they’re dunked into something. This latte gives you the best of both worlds, making a drink that tastes like the cookie itself. (via Spices in My DNA)

Vegan Chai Latte

24 Hygge-Perfect Hot Drink Recipes to Get You Through Winter (5) Creamy, spicy and sweetened with maple syrup, this cold-weather beverage is just what we want to sip when the wind is howling outside. (via Eating by Elaine)

Easy Pumpkin Spice Chai Latte

24 Hygge-Perfect Hot Drink Recipes to Get You Through Winter (6) Pumpkin spice hysteria kicks off in August and fades before it really gets cold, which we think is a travesty. This year, enjoy pumpkin spice in the form of this chai latte while you’re bundled up against the snow. (via Good Life Eats)

Slow Cooker White Chocolate Cinnamon Lattes

24 Hygge-Perfect Hot Drink Recipes to Get You Through Winter (7) Hot cocoa may be the classic, but white chocolate deserves a little more time in center stage. It’s sweet, indulgent and set off by just a hint of cinnamon in this convenient slow cooker recipe. (via )

Hojicha Cinnamon Latte

24 Hygge-Perfect Hot Drink Recipes to Get You Through Winter (8) Cinnamon gives the green tea latte the extra kick it needs to really keep you warm, no matter what old man winter throws your way. (via )

Lavender Latte

24 Hygge-Perfect Hot Drink Recipes to Get You Through Winter (9) Lavender may remind you of spring, but it’s especially relaxing in the colder months too. Steep culinary-grade lavender in milk, then mix it with instant coffee to make this surprisingly easy, elegant latte. (via Blondie-ish at Kitchen)

Sipping Caramel

24 Hygge-Perfect Hot Drink Recipes to Get You Through Winter (10) If you’re the type who orders caramel apples at the fair with no intention of actually eating the apple inside, this one’s for you. Thick and rich, this sipping caramel is everything you want a warm winter drink to be. (via Mary’s Making)

Chamomile Spiced Apple Cider

24 Hygge-Perfect Hot Drink Recipes to Get You Through Winter (11) This caffeine-free beverage is just the thing to help you sleep. It combines chamomile tea with apple cider, to help calm you at the end of a long day. (via Reclaiming Yesterday)

White Hot Chocolate With Bourbon Barrel Stout Marshmallows

24 Hygge-Perfect Hot Drink Recipes to Get You Through Winter (12) White hot chocolate sounds amazing, yes. But what really sets this drink off are the fluffy, homemade bourbon barrel stout marshmallows. (via Beer Girl Cooks)

Toasty Turmeric Tonic

24 Hygge-Perfect Hot Drink Recipes to Get You Through Winter (13) If you love juicing, you’ll go wild for this drink. It’s a warm turmeric and carrot juice tonic, the perfect solution on cold days when you just don’t feel like pounding an icy smoothie. (via Pine and Crave)

Paleo Cinnamon Roll Latte

24 Hygge-Perfect Hot Drink Recipes to Get You Through Winter (14) One of the hardest parts of a paleo diet is swearing off the sweets you used to love. This dairy-free paleo cinnamon roll latte helps take the edge off, so you can enjoy the flavors you love without sacrificing your dietary principles. (via Easy GF Recipe)

Blackberry Hot Chocolate

24 Hygge-Perfect Hot Drink Recipes to Get You Through Winter (15) Berries and chocolate are a combo we never get tired of. Here, blackberries are whisked into hot chocolate for a unique drink you’ll find yourself making again and again. (via Little Sugar Snaps)

Matcha Honey Hot Chocolate

24 Hygge-Perfect Hot Drink Recipes to Get You Through Winter (16) Matcha can sometimes taste bitter, but this drink combats it in a few different ways. Honey, toasted marshmallows and white chocolate help temper the matcha, for a pretty green drink that’s as Instagram-worthy as it is delicious. (via How Sweet It Is)

Sea Salt Caramel Mocha

24 Hygge-Perfect Hot Drink Recipes to Get You Through Winter (17) Dessert lovers, welcome to beverage paradise. Loaded with the flavors of sea salt, caramel and chocolate, this mocha is not for the faint of heart. (via Strawberry Blondie Kitchen)

Red Velvet Hot Chocolate

24 Hygge-Perfect Hot Drink Recipes to Get You Through Winter (18) This red velvet hot chocolate is surprisingly healthy. It uses beets to get its divine red color, but still tastes as indulgent as something with more artificial ingredients. (via Occasionally Eggs)

Bourbon Spiked Hot Chocolate

24 Hygge-Perfect Hot Drink Recipes to Get You Through Winter (19) Hot chocolate isn’t just for kids. This recipe ups the ante with a splash of bourbon for adults who like their cocoa with a little kick. (via A Cookie Named Desire)

Macadamia Mexican Hot Chocolate

24 Hygge-Perfect Hot Drink Recipes to Get You Through Winter (20) Rich macadamia milk is the base of this hot cocoa. It’s further jazzed up with a pinch of cinnamon, for a complex beverage you’ll want to slowly sip, not chug. (via May I Have the Recipe)

Bulletproof Rooibos Cardamom Blender Latte

24 Hygge-Perfect Hot Drink Recipes to Get You Through Winter (21) This rich tea latte is so hearty, you can probably skip breakfast. It’s a blend of rooibos tea, almond butter, coconut oil and butter, along with a pinch of sea salt and cardamom to help cut through the richness. (via Nyssa’s Kitchen)

Nutella Mocha Lattes

24 Hygge-Perfect Hot Drink Recipes to Get You Through Winter (22) There’s nothing that doesn’t improve with a healthy dollop of Nutella. These nutty mocha lattes are proof of that, and so much more refined than shoveling it into your mouth with a spoon. (via The Girl on Bloor)

Butterfinger Hot Cocoa

24 Hygge-Perfect Hot Drink Recipes to Get You Through Winter (23) Save time by combining dessert and a drink into one beverage. This cocoa tastes just like a Butterfinger bar, with the added benefit of making you feel warm and cozy inside. (via Lemons for Lulu)

Rose and Earl Grey Tea Latte

24 Hygge-Perfect Hot Drink Recipes to Get You Through Winter (24) If you want to make a drink feel fancier, just add rose. These earl grey tea lattes are fit for a queen, thanks to a generous sprinkle of rose petals in the brew. (via Honestly Yum)

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FAQs

Which drink makes body warm in winter? ›

Herbal teas like chamomile, ginger, or peppermint are easy to make by steeping the herbs in boiling water. These teas have warming properties that help increase body temperature, improve digestion, and boost immunity.

What alcoholic drink warms you up? ›

  • Bourbon Citrus Sipper.
  • Earl Grey Hot Buttered Rum.
  • Hibiscus-Tequila Toddy.
  • Hot Orange Sipping Tea.
  • Light Cranberry Hot Toddy.
  • Make-It-Mine Mulled Wine.
  • Raspberry Cocoa with Chocolate-Hazelnut Cream.
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Which hot drink is good for cold? ›

5 Beverages To Keep You Warm This Winter!
  • Read on to find out which beverages you should slurp on during winters!
  • Apple cider and cinnamon.
  • Warm lemon water.
  • Ginger brew.
  • Masala Tea.
  • Coffee.
Feb 20, 2024

How can I keep my body warm in winter naturally? ›

Wear warm clothes
  1. wearing plenty of thin layers rather than one thick one.
  2. putting on a coat, hat, scarf, gloves and warm shoes or boots when you go outside.
  3. wearing clothes made of wool or fleecy synthetic fibres (cotton is only effective if the garment stays dry)
  4. wearing bed socks and thermal underwear at night.

What is America's favorite winter drink? ›

There are a few ways to measure the United States' favorite holiday drink —and by all of them, hot chocolate dominates all other contenders. If you care which beverage is the most loved around the holidays, then hot cocoa wins, with 55% of percent of people saying that they love it.

What's in a hotty toddy? ›

To make a hot toddy, you'll need bourbon (which is a type of whiskey), honey, lemons, cinnamon sticks, star anise pods, and whole cloves. Simply combine the bourbon, lemon juice, and honey in a mug and add boiling water (use more or less water depending on how strong you'd like your hot toddy to be).

What is the 4th most popular drink? ›

In order the four most consumed beverages are:
  • Water.
  • Tea.
  • Beer.
  • Coffee.
Nov 21, 2023

What alcohol makes you happy and energetic? ›

Wine relaxes you, vodka gives you energy and beer boosts your confidence: How our emotions react differently to alcoholic drinks. Drinking red wine makes people feel relaxed and amorous while vodka or whisky boosts energy and aggression, a study suggests.

What hot drink gives you energy? ›

Green tea packs enough caffeine to substitute for coffee, even if you're an avid coffee-drinker. Cozying up with a mug of something warm is half the appeal of coffee. Swap it for antioxidant-rich green tea, which still has plenty of caffeine for an energy boost.

What drinks get rid of mucus in the body? ›

Drinking enough liquids, especially warm ones can help with mucus flow. Water and other liquids can loosen your congestion by helping your mucus move. Try sipping liquids, like juice, clear broths, and soup. Other good liquid choices include decaffeinated tea, warm fruit juice, and lemon water.

What tea is good for mucus? ›

Chamomile tea and peppermint tea have long been a favorite of people recovering from the common cold. Keep in mind that chamomile tea is not recommended if you're pregnant. Stirring a bit of honey into your favorite herbal tea may loosen phlegm, soothe pain and soreness, and suppress a cough.

Can I drink lemon water in winter? ›

It jumpstarts your digestive system, helping alleviate the sluggish winter feeling. Immune Support: Loaded with vitamin C, lukewarm lemon water is your ally against winter maladies. It helps in preventing and alleviating colds, coughs, and the flu.

How can I increase my body heat in cold weather? ›

Move Your Body

Go for a walk or a jog. If it's too cold outside, hit the gym, or just do some jumping jacks, pushups, or other exercises indoors. Not only will it warm you up, it helps build and keep your muscles, which also burn calories and make body heat.

Which drink makes body heat? ›

It's important to note that coffee legitimately helps you heat up, but it has nothing to do with the warmth of the beverage. As a matter of fact, you'd be better drinking iced coffee. It's the high amounts of caffeine in coffee which stimulate your metabolism, encouraging your body to burn fuel.

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