13 Comforting Drink Recipes For Fall And winter

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The holidays are just around the corner and the temperatures are getting downright chilly. But there’s no need to make a coffee shop run to enjoy a delicious fall beverage. Whether you’re craving something over ice, or a drink to warm you up, this collection of comforting drink recipes has got something just for you. Whether you need a drink to sip on and relax or a beverage to serve holiday guests here are thirteen fall and winter drink recipes just waiting to soothe your soul.

1. Pumpkin Spice Chai Latte

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This pumpkin spice chai latte is full of warm and spicy flavors to warm you up on the coldest days this season. It’s easy to make at home and will not only give you a fantastic drink to enjoy, but it will also fill your kitchen with delicious chai aromas.

2. Orange Maple Frappuccino

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This orange maple frappuccino recipe could be your next favorite autumn coffee drink. It’s great for those days that are warm in the afternoon. Those afternoons when the sweaters come off, despite knowing you’ll be putting them back on later. the flavors in this blended beverage are perfect for this season.

3. From Scratch Hot Chocolate

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Wondering how to make hot chocolate from scratch? It doesn’t require a blender or fancy equipment. Here’s how to make hot chocolate in minutes using all-natural ingredients. Just don’t forget the marshmallows. The bigger the better.

4. Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate

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You know Starbucks has a secret menu, right? This pumpkin spice hot chocolate is on it, but it’s so much better when you make it at home. This is a much healthier version too, but it tastes just as good, if not better. Whip up a batch to share after dinner tonight.

5. Pumpkin Spice Cold Brew

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It’s that time of year when the weather is still warm out, but the evenings are getting a bit crisper, and autumn leaves are falling everywhere. For the warmer part of the day, try this pumpkin spice cold brew. It’ll keep you going until the evening when you can switch back to warm drinks for chilly evenings.

6. Pumpkin Cider

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This pumpkin cider is the perfect way to enjoy the fall season. It’s the season of campfires, sweaters, and pumpkins, and pumpkin cider is one of those drinks that helps you create memories around the firepit. You’ll want to make this every year to enjoy with friends and family.

7. Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte

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An iced pumpkin spice latte, also known as an iced PSL, is definitely a fall and winter necessity. Iced coffee drinks are perfect for warmer afternoons when you still want to enjoy falling leaves and autumn flavors without overheating yourself. It’s a perfect afternoon treat whether you drink regular or decaf.

8. Apple Cider

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This apple cider recipe is perfect for sipping around a campfire or holiday fireplace. It’s a drink the whole family can enjoy and make memories with. It’s simple to make, uses all-natural spices and seasonings, and doesn’t require the addition of any extra sugar if you don’t want to add it.

9. Peppermint Hot Chocolate

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While peppermint is associated more with December than November, it’s never too early to start enjoying a peppermint hot chocolate. All that pepperminty goodness with hot chocolate and a dollop of whipped cream will soothe your soul.

10. Healthy Pumpkin Spice Latte

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This homemade pumpkin spice latte brings a new meaning to the word delicious, and it’s so much cheaper to make it at home than to buy it at a coffee shop. This recipe is for coffee makers that use paper filters or that somehow keep the spices inside the filter area. You can’t use this one with other types of coffee makers. But once you make it, you won’t be able to stop.

11. London Fog

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This London fog recipe is a total game-changer for your morning routine. Even coffee lovers will enjoy this experience in a mug. You can make it as creamy as you like by changing from milk to cream, or keep it more tea-like by using regular milk. Either way, it’s a delicious option to start your morning with.

12. Apple Pie Spice Latte

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This apple pie spice latte is fabulous on an early autumn morning. It’s a great way to get your day started while appreciating delicious fall and winter flavors. It’s warm, earthy, and something that is mean to be sipped and savored.

13. Homemade Peppermint Mocha

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This homemade peppermint mocha recipe is the perfect way to enjoy holiday flavors all season long. If peppermint and chocolate in your coffee sound like a great start to the day, don’t miss out on this delicious recipe. Just make sure you get a little whipped cream on top for a little something extra.

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Author: Tiffany McCauley

Title: Food and Travel Journalist

Expertise: Food, cooking, travel

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Tiffany McCauley is a nationally syndicated writer and an award-winning cookbook author and food blogger. She has been featured on MSN, Huffington Post, Country Living Magazine, HealthLine, Redbook, and many more. Her food specialty is healthy comfort food recipes.

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