From spiced coffees and teas, rich hot chocolate, mulled ciders and virgin eggnog, find a hot drink recipe perfect for sharing with friends and family in this selection of winter-weather hot drinks.

Whether enjoyed over conversation by the fireplace, up at the ski lodge, or from a steaming thermos by a frozen lake, these hot drink recipes are sure to warm up any occasion!

Our best hot drink recipes

Mulled Cranberry Cider
With its lovely colour, fragrance and tart-sweet flavour, this is very enjoyable for pre-dinner sipping. Fresh ginger adds a pleasant bit of heat.

Milk Chocolate "Chai"
Add a delicious dash of sweetness to your cup of natural Chai tea, made with cardamom, cinnamon and cloves.

Coconut Coffee
Coconut syrup may be an unconventional ingredient to spiced coffee, but this is one you'll want to try!

Spanish Spiced Mocha
A pinch of cayenne pepper, plus a dash of liqueur, makes this coffee and chocolate concoction a cup to remember.

Hot White Chocolate
Hints of hazelnut or almond liqueur linger over this delicious hot chocolate recipe.

Rich Dark Cocoa
The hot drink, loosely translated as "bitter water," was a concoction of cocoa, spices and water. This adult version of an old favourite isn't too sweet - but it's still delicious enough to serve as a dessert.

Virgin Eggnog
Without the alcohol, this eggnog recipe is one for everyone to enjoy!

Mulled Apple
Flavoured with raisins, cloves, cinnamon and fresh lemon juice, this traiditional mulled apple recipe is a a tart treat.

Warm Spiced Apple Cider
This warming drink is great to serve when you return home from a walk or to take along in a Thermos.