Introduce your kids to the joy of a warm beverage on a chilly night. Here are a few delicious drinks that your whole family will enjoy — plus a few bonus adult-only options. 

Homemade Hot Chocolate

Quintessential for a reason, hot chocolate is creamy, filling and oh-so-yummy. Skip the packets and try this quick homemade version. 

Via celebratingsweets.com

Ingredients:

  • 4 cups milk (preferably whole or 2%)
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup bittersweet or semisweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate bar
  • 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

For the full recipe, click here. We also love this slow cooker recipe for a crowd. 

Caramel Apple Cider

Your house will smell like fall as you make this healthy spin on cider. 

Via superhealthykids.com

Ingredients: 

  • 4 cup apple juice

  • 1/2 teaspoon cloves, ground

  • 4 each cinnamon sticks

  • 1/8 teaspoon allspice

  • 1/8 teaspoon cardamom

  • 10 medium dates, Medjool

  • 1/4 cup water

For the full recipe, click here. For adults, try this Spiked Hot Apple Cider. 

Warm Honey Vanilla Milk

This one has a sweet bonus: it can also help lull your kids down for bedtime. 

Via kidsactivityblog.com 

Ingredients: 

  • 1 cup of 2% milk

  • 1 tablespoon honey

  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

For the full recipe, click here. 

Warm and Soothing Ginger Root Tea

Host a tea party with this healthy mix of ginger, water and honey. Bonus: this is a perfect recipe for little ones (or adults) who are recovering from winter illness. 

Via homehealthandhappiness.com

Ingredients: 

  • Fresh ginger root

  • Filtered water 

  • Honey to taste

For the full recipe, click here.