Chilly weather doesn’t stand a chance

Keep spirits bright this holiday season with these cozy crowd-pleasers.

Toasted Marshmallow Hot Chocolate

Warm hands and hearts.

White mug with hot chocolate and marshmallows, surrounded by cinnamon sticks and pine cones.

Yield: 1 (12 oz)

Ingredients:

Instructions:

  • 1. Whisk cocoa, chocolate syrup, and vanilla with a splash of steamed milk until smooth.
  • 2. Add remaining milk and stir gently.
  • 3. Top with whipped cream, toast marshmallows (or torch mini marshmallows) and sprinkle crushed graham crackers.

Honey & Cinnamon Latte

The cure for winter blues.

Glass mug of hot chocolate with cinnamon on a wooden surface with autumn leaves

Yield: 1 serving (12 oz mug)

Ingredients:

  • 2 shots espresso
  • ¾ oz honey syrup (or 1 tsp honey)
  • 8 oz steamed milk (or alt milk)
  • Ground cinnamon or cinnamon stick for garnish

Instructions:

  • 1. Combine espresso and honey syrup in mug. Stir to dissolve.
  • 2. Add steamed milk and swirl.
  • 3. Finish with a dust of cinnamon or a cinnamon stick.

Vanilla Bean Latte

A true winter classic.

Glass mug of latte with whipped cream and cinnamon on a gray background

Yield: 1 (12 oz mug)

Ingredients:

  • 2 shots espresso
  • ¾ oz vanilla bean syrup
  • 8 oz steamed milk (or alt milk)
  • Optional: sprinkle of raw sugar, lightly torched; smoked salt for garnish

Instructions:

  • 1. Combine espresso and vanilla syrup.
  • 2. Add steamed milk and stir.
  • 3. Optional: top with raw sugar and briefly torch; a tiny pinch of smoked salt adds depth.

Brown Sugar Vanilla Steamer (Caffeine-free)

For those that want more cozy and no caffeine.

Glass of iced coffee with whipped cream and a cinnamon stick on a table in a cozy cafe.

Yield: 1 serving (12 oz mug)

Ingredients:

Instructions:

  • 1. Combine syrups in mug.
  • 2. Pour steamed milk and stir gently.
  • 3. Top with whipped cream and a light raw-sugar sprinkle or cinnamon.

Recipe Ingredients