Festive Tipples

There's nothing like a rich hot toddy on winter evenings. We've been getting creative with our tea, coffee and hot chocolate, concocting some terrifically toasty drinks that'll warm you right through. Pop the kettle on: it's time to raid that drinks cabinet and get mixing.

Mulled Brandy

Mulled Brandy

Time

5 minutes

Difficulty

Super Easy

Serves

1

A merry medley of fruit and festive spices, our Mulled Wine Fruit Infusion is a glorious match for brandy's oaky depth. Try adding it to a small pot and share with family as a fireside tipple.

2 tsp Mulled Wine Fruit Infusion

200ml freshly boiled water

25ml brandy

Orange slices to garnish

  1. Add the Mulled Wine Fruit Infusion to a mug with freshly boiled water, brew for 3–5 minutes, then strain.
  2. Stir in the brandy.
  3. Garnish with a couple of orange slices.
Chocolate Cherry Mousse by Hungry Anja

Baileys Hot Chocolate

Time

3 minutes

Difficulty

Super Easy

Serves

1

When it comes to winter warmers, it's essential that Baileys makes an appearance somewhere – and it just so happens that we've tried it with our rich, velvety Luxury Hot Chocolate. The result? A deeply satisfying blend.

3 heaped tsp (20g) Luxury Hot Chocolate

200ml milk or milk alternative

50ml Baileys

  1. Spoon the Luxury Hot Chocolate into a mug.
  2. Heat the milk, pour it over the hot chocolate powder and whisk until smooth.
  3. Stir in the Baileys.
Chocolate Cherry Bombs by The Little Blog of Vegan

Amaretto Espresso

Time

5 minutes

Difficulty

Super Easy

Serves

1

Prefer to while away winter evenings with visions of warmer climes? Stir up a strong espresso and some of Italy's famous almond-flavoured liqueur. We recommend a darker, chocolatey roast like our Bourbon Espresso Coffee. It's a taste of Lombardy... or the next best thing.