Up the booze by using hard apple cider.

This version adds tequila blanco and St. Germain, an elderflower liquor that enhances the chocolate surprisingly well.

Don’t forget to toast the marshmallows!

Mexican Hot Cocoa Mix

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Make a big batch, keep it warm on the stove, and let guests ladle it themselves.

Easy Chai Tea

This cafe classic is easier to make than you think.

Simply bring crushed spices, cinnamon sticks, ginger, and milk to a boil.

Measure for Measure

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Next, add tea bags and steep for 10 minutes.

For an extra caffeine kick, add a shot of espresso for a DIY dirty chai.

Then, top it all off with a handful of marshmallows.

Warm Apple Cider Mule

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Whether you add in boba or not, the result is a creamy and warming cup of tea.

Finish with whipped cream, a dash of cinnamon, and smiles all around.

Brown sugar is the base, which lends a warm sweetness throughout the drink.

Not Santa’s Hot Chocolate

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Top off with a bit of whipped cream and a dusting of cinnamon.

Spicy Mulled Wine

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Mulled Wine

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Slow-Cooker Gingerbread Hot Chocolate

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Pink Hot Chocolate

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