Fun Drinks for Your Family during Winter

Winter is one of many people’s favorite seasons. It’s all thanks to endless possibilities of fun in the snow, the chance to spend time with friends and family, and the festive spirit going around every neighborhood. It’s the perfect time to kick back, relax, and indulge in slowing down after working hard all year long. It almost makes you wish you could have a private chef whip up fun drinks for your family to complete the relaxing at-home experience.

Hot drinks are the perfect accompaniment to the cold weather that winter brings. It can even become a family tradition to make something in the kitchen and sit together at the dining table or living room. You could play games, watch movies, or spend the time talking.

Whether you decide to do that or not, here’s a handy list of fun drinks for your family if any of you are ever craving something warm in the wintertime:

Hot Chocolate with Marshmallows

If there’s one thing you can’t go wrong with, it’s the classic hot chocolate with marshmallows. It’s an easy drink to make, and you can even buy ready-made packets from the grocery store. However, if you’re more into making it from scratch, all you’ll need are unsweetened cocoa powder, sugar, milk, and vanilla extract.

You won’t require a private chef to make it for you. Because the only thing you need to do is mix the ingredients with hot water and add in some tiny marshmallows. If you want to spice it up some more, go ahead and add a dollop of whipped cream and chocolate sprinkles. It’s the perfect winter treat.

Hot Vanilla Milk

Another easy drink to make is hot vanilla milk. If anyone in your family isn’t a fan of chocolate, this is the perfect alternative for them. It’s simple to create and incredibly delicious. What you’ll need are milk and a dash of vanilla.

If anyone is lactose intolerant, you can easily switch from cow’s milk to any alternative of your choosing. You can use almond milk, soy milk, or oat milk. It all depends on your preference. To make the drink, you will need to pour the milk into a small pot, add a dash of vanilla extract, and wait for it to boil. After that, you can finally pour it into cups to serve.

Chamomile Tea

If you prefer something less sweet and more calming, chamomile tea is the hot beverage for you. It’s also great if you want your kids settling down for bed soon because chamomile is known to have some calming effects. It’s perfectly safe for them to drink because it doesn’t even have caffeine in it.

You can easily buy loose chamomile leaves or tea bags in the grocery store, and the preparation is even simpler. Put the tea bag into a cup, pour some hot water, and wait a few minutes. You could add a dash of sugar and milk if that’s your preference. If not, it’s still fine to drink as it is.

Butterscotch Beer

Butterscotch beer is another enjoyable hot beverage you can make for winter. It’s even great if you and your kids are big fans of Harry Potter because that’s where this drink originates from. However, that’s not a requirement to enjoy this drink’s rich, sweet taste.

To prepare it, combine cream soda, caramel extract, butter extract, and some whipped cream. For the toppings, dust some butterscotch and powdered sugar, and enjoy. This drink is sure to be a hit with you and your kids.

In Conclusion

If you’re wondering what drinks you can make to complement the cold winter season, this list will give you some of the best options. The drinks above are best for a quiet night in with your family, and they’re all simple to make.

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Published By Kim Gandhi Kim Gandhi began cooking at 8 years old with a love of food driving her to experiment with her Hispanic and German heritage. She gained a BBA in Marketing and turned to the business world for much of her career. Her strong customer service background and her passion for great events that involve chefs, customers, and amazing food allows her to indulge in her love of cooking and enjoying what FFK chefs bring to the table.