5 Cozy Hot Drink Recipes to Make This Season

It’s officially time to sit out on our front porches in the South with a hot beverage. The weather is cooling, the humidity is slightly less, and the holiday season is in the air. We’ve gathered five hot drink recipes from major Southern cities to cozy up with on your front porch. 

Pumpkin Latte

Royal Cup Coffee in Birmingham, Alabama, shared its recipe for a seasonal classic— a pumpkin spice latte. The release of this spiced drink marks the turn of seasons for some, and making it at home can save time and money. 

Combine your milk and pumpkin syrup in a saucepan over medium heat. After adding your vanilla and pumpkin pie spice, blend until foamy for the perfect latte. Top with whipped cream and sprinkle with nutmeg to complete the drink. 

Moonshine Hot Chocolate

This hot chocolate calls Asheville home, and Troy & Sons Distillers shared the recipe so we could all enjoy. If coffee isn’t your jam, a creamy glass of hot cocoa will do the trick. 

Grab your favorite premium hot chocolate mix, or if you’re feeling fancy, make it from scratch. Add in your liquor of choice or keep it booze free. Top with whipped cream and shaved chocolate garnish before indulging. 

The Original Hot Toddy

Jasmine Beck of The Cocktail Club in Charleston calls this the original hot toddy for its traditional ingredients and chest-warming taste. Pair with a glowing fire on a cool night for a perfect evening. 

Make this classic drink by combining whiskey, lemon juice, honey, and hot water. An Irish coffee mug is recommended, but your favorite one from the cabinet will do just fine. Add a lemon wheel and cinnamon stick before taking your first sip. 

Mississippi Mud Hot Chocolate

Bring some Tennessee into the kitchen with a little taste of Memphis from master chocolatier Phillip Ashley Rix. Rix specializes in luxury chocolate and shared this recipe for his twist on a winter classic. 

In a deep pot, combine milk, cream, and a vanilla bean split lengthwise. After adding in the chocolate, stir to melt for a rich, creamy consistency. Remove the vanilla bean and let it simmer. Add your bourbon or omit for a non-alcoholic beverage. You’ll get about three cups from this recipe, so invite a few friends over. 

The Hot Grogg

This hot Earl Grey tea drink mixes seasonal elements with St. Germain elderflower liqueur for a toasty, yet refreshing evening sip. While The Hot Grogg originated at Off the Record in the Hay-Adams Hotel in Washington, DC, now you can make it at home. 

Recreate this hot toddy alternative by combining Dewar’s White Scotch, St. Germain, and simple syrup in a mug. Pour hot Earl Grey tea over the mix and head outside to enjoy. 

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