Winter Weather Cocktails

Winter Weather Cocktails

Winter is upon us, and it’s time to start hibernating in your home. Well don’t worry, we’ve done some research and found a few beverages to help keep you warm. Many of these options can be made with or without alcohol. There’s something for everyone! Be sure to check out our website here for information on our developments and homes!

Mulled Wine

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Ingredients: 

• 1 (750 ml) bottle red wine1 orange, sliced
• 1/4 cup brandy (optional)
• 1/4 cup honey or sugar
• 8 whole cloves
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 2 star anise

Directions:

Combine all ingredients in a non-aluminum saucepan, and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, and let simmer for at least 15 minutes. Strain, and serve warm. You can also place the oranges, cloves, cinnamon, and star anise in a cheesecloth. Then simply strain and pull out the bundle when ready.

*For an alcohol-free option, try using apple cider instead of wine and brandy! If you do this you can skip adding the honey or sugar. Another alternative would be to use mulling spice in the apple cider, instead of the individual spices

Kahlua Hot Chocolate

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Ingredients:

• 2 cups milk
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 1/2 tablespoons Dutch-processed unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• Pinch of nutmeg
• 1 ounce Kahlúa coffee liqueur
• Mini marshmallows, for serving
• Salted caramel, for serving
• Chocolate syrup, for serving

Directions:

In a medium saucepan, combine milk, sugar, cocoa powder, cinnamon and nutmeg over medium heat until heated through, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in Kahlúa. 

Serve immediately, garnished with mini marshmallows, salted caramel and chocolate syrup, if desired.

*For an alcohol-free version, just skip the Kahlua!

Sparkling Apple Cider Sangria

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Ingredients:

• 2 apples, peeled, cored and thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup cognac
• 2 cups apple cider
• 750ml bottle cava (or other dry sparkling wine), chilled
• 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds

Directions:

Add the apples to a large pitcher reserving about 1/2 cup for garnishing. Add the cognac, apple cider, and chilled cava. Stir.

Fill the pitcher with ice. Pour the sangria into glasses filled with ice and top with sliced apple and pomegranate seeds.

*For an alcohol-free version, just skip the cognac and use seltzer water or sparkling cider instead of the sparkling wine!

We hope these beverages help bring some warmth and fun into your home this winter. Please comment below with how these drinks turned out for you! We would love to hear your favorite winter refreshments and share them with the rest of our followers as well!

For more fun drinks, check out the full list here!