I live in Canada where autumn nights can be very chilly. But keeping warm on a cold night can be fun, especially if you've got someone to keep warm with! There's nothing I like better than to cuddle with my husband under a blanket while we watch TV and enjoy a hot drink. Here's a couple of my favorite hot drinks for a cold night.
Hot Chocolate & the Adult Hot Chocolate
Who doesn't like hot chocolate? I have to admit that most of my hot chocolate drinks come from a mix. But if you want to upgrade your hot chocolate, add 2 oz. of Peppermint Schnapps. It adds a depth of flavour and a touch of sweetness that will warm you from the inside out. If you like, hang a mini candy cane on the side of your mug for an even mintier taste.
Hot Buttered Rum (my favorite!)
1 small slice butter
1 tsp. brown sugar
Optional spices: ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, allspiceVanilla extract
2 oz. dark rum
Hot waterPreparation:
1. Place butter, sugar and spices at the bottom of an Irish Coffee glass or mug
2. Mix well.
3. Pour in rum and hot water. Stir and enjoy.
Yields one drink
Do you have a favorite cold weather drink? I'd love you to share! All comments are eligible for the Grand Prize - a $140 Barnes and Noble Gift Certificate. I'm also offering as a prize a PDF copy of my contemporary romantic comedy "Rescue Me". To be eligible you must comment on this post. Winner will be chosen at random from all comments received. So comment away!
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I'm not a hot beverage drinker. I have maybe one hot chocolate all winter. I love an icy cold diet coke any time.
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i prefer hot chocolate
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That recipe looks so yummy, I usually drink a lot of green tea :)
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My favourite hot beverage has always been mulled wine. The ones we can buy at the mall during autumn/winter time here (in Latvia) are good enough (they usually come mostly from Germany), I`m just always adding some ingredients while warming it up, e.g. cinnamon sticks,cloves, one peeled orange, ginger, etc.
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Hot Chocolate with Peppermint Schnapps is my ultimate favorite cold weather drink!!
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Hot chocolate with a shot of Amaretto.
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Hot Cocoa is my favorite hot drink, Mocha coffee as well.
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Hot cocoa made with real milk with marshmellow. Also I got into Irish Breakfast Tea or Green Tea.
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I love my Starbuck's latte with steamed whole milk, lots of foam and extra-extra-hot.\
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my grandmother makes the best rum balls the drink i like is hot apple cider spiked of course i sware im not a lush
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My ideal for an autumn night, in my lounge chair with a thow. My favorite dog on my lap. And finally, a book in my hand. Ahh heaven.
ReplyDeleteNow with my sweetie, suggling on the couch and laughter. Not only is it a turn on, it's hot!
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My fav winter drink is a nice hot chocolate or hot apple cider.
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I love love love the holiday teas from Celestial Seasonings -- my favorite is Sugar Cookie Sleigh Ride followed closely by Gingerbread Spice -- and the packages are SO cute!
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I like a cup of hot spiced tea for a cosy drink in the evening.
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I like hazelnut coffee but also a hot cup of choco ;)
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Thanks for the chance to win. I love a great cup of coffee or two and my Kindle on a cold Autumn night.
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I would say winter is coming here so cold I live in Wisconsin! I love snuggling up with my blanket and reading a great book staying nice and warm almost forgot the hot cocoa!
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I love hot tea -all different kinds and really good hot chocolate on cold nights.
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Thanks for the great recipe!! I just drink apple cider or hot coco on a cool autumn night...mmmm then have a hot bath and cuddle in bed with a great book and then sleep in.
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My perfect night is hot chocolate and kitty cuddles
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Hot chocolate with extra marshmellows!
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Spiced Eggnog!
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A hot romantic night for me is either sitting by the fire snuggling under a throw and just talking; or snuggling and watching a chick flick, as long as you are with the one you love...ok you manly men…deal with!lol
ReplyDeleteMy favorite drink is a Cinnamon latte. It's so warm and yummy!
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A warm fire, a soft throw, a cup of hot cocoa, and a good book makes my autumn nights amazing.
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I love hot chocolate with a splash of peppermint
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I love any kind of hot chocolate. Thanks for the recipes!
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I love reading in bed.
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I must try that hot buttered rum recipe. Sounds delicious. :)
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I want either hot tea or coffee.
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I love sitting by the fire with hot chocolate with lots of whipped cream and an even hotter book!!!
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Copied that recipes seems like it'll be good, thanks for sharing :)
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Happy Holidays
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i love red zinger tea with honey and lemon. drink it by the pot. preciousyipperbear uses gmail
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My favorite cold weather drink is a hot cup of tea. What kind depends on my mood. Sometimes it is Earl Grey, others Spice Chia and even others peppermint.
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My favorite is snuggling underneath a blanket and reading a good book! Thanks for the awesome hop and giveaway! Best wishes and many blessings to you and yours!
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Hi everyone!
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