What is your favorite 'winter' beverage?

@AmbiePam (93883)
United States
December 2, 2007 12:27pm CST
When it turns into winter, I love to drink non alcoholic egg nog. It's my favorite 'winter' beverage, although I do like apple cider. There are all kinds of cider to choose now days. What about you? What is your favorite beverage when the cold comes, the snow lurks, and you're basically freezing your little buns off?
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OURDEW
@OURDEW (4809)
• United States
2 Dec 07
my favorite winter drink - a cup of hot chocolate my son made for me.
I have three favorites, I couldn't choose between the three. One is french vanilla coffee, one is peppermint tea and the last but not least is hot chocolate. I love hot chocolate with fat free whipped cream. Here is a hot chocolate my son made for me a couple of days ago.:)
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Amber
@AmbiePam (93883)
• United States
2 Dec 07
Mmmmm...I can see why it is your favorite!
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OURDEW
@OURDEW (4809)
• United States
3 Dec 07
Come on over, you can have as many as you want.:)
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3lilangels
@3lilangels (4639)
• United States
3 Dec 07
that looks delicous,i will take 2 of them please,extra whipped cream.my favorite as well is hot chocolate with half a bag of marshmellows and a half can of whipped cream.yummy.pattie
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steerforth
@steerforth (1797)
• Italy
2 Dec 07
I like the hot chocolate, I think that during the cold days it's the best beverage. I drunk a cup of chocolate some hours ago.
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jillhill
@jillhill (37354)
• United States
2 Dec 07
It is good. Do you like yours with marshmallows?
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Amber
@AmbiePam (93883)
• United States
2 Dec 07
That is what I was going to ask. Marshmellows, and if so, the mini ones or the big ones? I like the mini.
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PurpleTeddyBear
@PurpleTeddyBear (6685)
• Canada
2 Dec 07
You can't have hot chocolate without marshmallows ... that's just unheard of lol!
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ElicBxn
@ElicBxn (63643)
• United States
2 Dec 07
I love egg nog too, but it doesn't much care for me :( I also like Wassail, kind of an hot apple cider with more spices in it or even an orange spiced drink, depending on who makes it.
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Amber
@AmbiePam (93883)
• United States
2 Dec 07
Now I have the urge to go find every drink you just mentioned in this response. : )
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firecracker
@sacmom (14192)
• United States
6 Dec 07
My favorite winter beverage has got to be hot chocolate milk. I made some for my family and myself the other day and it warmed us up so nicely. Very soothing and relaxing too. Yep, hot chocolate has got to be my all time favorite drink during the cold weather. :)
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Amber
@AmbiePam (93883)
• United States
6 Dec 07
So it is literally chocolate milk warmed up? I could dig that. Hot chocolate usually tastes watery to me and I'm always thinking, how can I make it with milk?
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Amber
@AmbiePam (93883)
• United States
19 Dec 07
Sounds good to me!
firecracker
@sacmom (14192)
• United States
15 Dec 07
Yep, that's exactly what it is. :) I know about that watery stuff, I used to drink it when I was little. The last time I had it was when I was pregnant with my oldest, but by then I didn't like that watered down taste. :P I usually just grab a medium saucepan, put a few cups of milk in it. Set it on the stove around 5-6 (medium) and pour some Ovaltine into the sausepan, stirring it in while it warms up. Remember to stir often so it doesn't burn. And don't let it boil or it'll get that icky soupy stuff on top (sorry, it's almost 2 in the morning and I cannot remember the name it). Pour some in cup and enjoy (after letting it cool off a bit, if needed). :)
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Flight84
@Flight84 (3048)
• United States
19 Jan 08
I love to drink hot chocolate and the mug has to be full of marshmallows. I buy the kind with marshmallows, but I always end up adding a ton more. I always drink it from my 'Nightmare Before Christmas' mugs.
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Amber
@AmbiePam (93883)
• United States
19 Jan 08
We should just buy chocolate marshmellows! LOL
Flight84
@Flight84 (3048)
• United States
20 Jan 08
Did you know they really have those? My mom had some and they are pretty decent, but not as good as regular marshmallows. :) They actually do kinda taste like hot chocolate.
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disassembled
@disassembled (52)
• United States
3 Dec 07
hot summer or cold winter, i always enjoy a nice cold coors light when i get in. for me, at least, not much beats it.
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Qaeyious
@Qaeyious (2357)
• United States
3 Dec 07
Hot Buttered Rum - basically rum, sugar (I am going to try molasses this year), spices (cloves, nutmeg, cinamon, but I just read cardamom is the original recipe) mix together in a cup and fill with hot water.
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Amber
@AmbiePam (93883)
• United States
3 Dec 07
Sounds VERY tempting!
Qaeyious
@Qaeyious (2357)
• United States
3 Dec 07
(I can't believe I left out the butter ...)
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PurpleTeddyBear
@PurpleTeddyBear (6685)
• Canada
2 Dec 07
Hot Chocolate - Hot chocolate with a ton of marshmallows! Mmmmmm!
Hi AmbiePam,I have 2 favorite winter drinks. The first one is apple cider, and the second is hot chocolate. It has to have a ton of marshmallows in it though, the more the better! I do like Eggnog too, but I usually just drink that Christmas Eve and/or day! Luv & Hugzz, PurpleTeddyBear.
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PurpleTeddyBear
@PurpleTeddyBear (6685)
• Canada
3 Dec 07
Huge Cup Of Hot Chocolate - Wow! Look at all the marshmallows! Yuuuummmmm!
I would love for us to sit and chat over a cup of hot chocolate with extra marshmallows hun!
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3lilangels
@3lilangels (4639)
• United States
3 Dec 07
yummy i want some of that please,i am freezing.extra marshmellows too.pattie
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terri0824
@terri0824 (4991)
• United States
3 Dec 07
I like mocha! I make it myself with equal parts instant coffe, hot chocolate mix and creamer. Though I can't drink this at night or it will keep me up all night. I also like to warm up apple cider, but that would be a treat and don't drink it that often. I do like egg nog, as a matter of fact just got some yesterday. I was thinking about getting some vanilla icecream and making a shake with it!
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Amber
@AmbiePam (93883)
• United States
3 Dec 07
Yum! I don't know if you have a Braum's store near you, but they make the best egg nog milkshakes.
molly
@comeonmolly (828)
• China
18 Feb 08
Hi,there,AmbiePam A for me throughout the winter I would like to drink the orange juice as it contained a lot of VC which can strengten our immune system in winter.so as to help us not to effected with the cold and Flu.. Actually,no matter what season it is I will choose orange juice as my beverage to drink.... Molly;-)
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Amber
@AmbiePam (93883)
• United States
19 Feb 08
Sounds like a smart decision!
peanutjar
@peanutjar (5198)
• Canada
3 Dec 07
Hi AmbiePam:) Mine and my daughters is most definitly hot chocolate hands down!Hahaha.A nice big cup of hot chocolate smoothered with dream whip,mini-marshmallows,chocolate shavings and some cinnimon sprinkled on top is the best!Yummy!Especially when done playing outside and to come in the house to a nice cup of this melts our hearts away with delight. Peanutjar:)
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Amber
@AmbiePam (93883)
• United States
3 Dec 07
You make it sound so good that I think you could sell those to the neighbors!
bong_domingo
@bong_domingo (878)
• Philippines
4 Dec 07
well in your country, when its cold, you go outside and it goes crunch crunch crunch... but in our country when its cold, it simply rains and when we go outside, it only goes plak plak plak :-) LOL it's not really as cold as your country, so we're just contented with coffee or local soup (we call that "sinigang") during cold weather.... some old folks would like "lambanog" or "tuba" (it's a local drink from coconut juice or something ) ... but most filipino men especially farmers would still drink that whether hot or cold weather :-)
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Amber
@AmbiePam (93883)
• United States
4 Dec 07
I heard a South African woman on television once talk about 'lambanog.' I thought I just didn't understand what she was saying, but it fits with the description of having coconut juice in the drink she made. I wonder if they make it the same way?
fanji008
@fanji008 (775)
• China
3 Dec 07
Hi,there! I don't have too clear definition for winter or summer beverage.I like sth not because of the season but because of the taste or the feeling itself:) When it's winter time,I like milk shake pretty much.I just had some yesterday but not with milk while with coffee. I like the one mixed with ice cream and I like that pretty much especially in winter.The feeling is just so nice and the taste is wonderful.LOL! Thanks for the discussion and have a nice week^_^
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Amber
@AmbiePam (93883)
• United States
3 Dec 07
The important thing is that you like it! You have a good week too. : )
Hoggie
@Hoggie (1)
• United States
3 Dec 07
During the colder seasons I like to drink vanilla chi tea, its so yummy. I also like hot chocolate but it cant be watery at all or its nasty. :)
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Amber
@AmbiePam (93883)
• United States
3 Dec 07
I hate it when my hot choclate is watery! It just ruins the whole effect.
nangel78
@nangel78 (1454)
• United States
2 Dec 07
I like apple cider and egg nog as well. I really like the caramel apple cider from Starbucks.
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Amber
@AmbiePam (93883)
• United States
3 Dec 07
Sounds addictive! : )
coffeeshot
@coffeeshot (3783)
• Australia
17 Feb 08
definitely hot chocolate! I like to froth it up with my little mini mixer. I like Milo..not sure if you guys have it in the USA or anywhere else overseas but it's chocolate powder. When you heat it up in the microwave, the milo on top goes thick and sticky and it's heaven. Then I like to sprinkle powdered chocolate over the top. It's so comforting and warming on a hot day that I always have more than one!
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Modestah
@Modestah (11179)
• United States
19 Feb 08
I am afraid that my favorite beverage is a year round preference for me - sodium free seltzer water with a twist of lime. though I am really liking that Chai Tea lately.
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CoffeeAnyone
@CoffeeAnyone (3210)
• Canada
2 Dec 07
Will I do enjoy at least one cup of hot chocolate with whipping cream on top but really I don't think I have a favorite. Usually when christmas roles around I am so nervous about gaining more weigh that it is the only time of year that I don't gain weight. So I don't partake in special drinks, I don't have seconds and I have the least amount of treats that my well power will let me get away with. How about everyone else? Do you over indulge or try to limit the intake?
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Amber
@AmbiePam (93883)
• United States
3 Dec 07
In recent years I definitely limit. I'm not going to NOT have dessert, but I don't need seconds.
williamjisir
@williamjisir (22819)
• China
3 Dec 07
Hello AmbiePam. My favorite winter beverage is still orange juice like I have in all the other seasons. I drink milk as well. These two are my favorite that I need to have all the year round. Thanks for your beverage discussion.
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Amber
@AmbiePam (93883)
• United States
3 Dec 07
Orange juice is a good choice because during winter time it is also cold and flu season. And that is what my doctor always says, drink orange juice and your cold chances will decrease. Good answer!
squaretile
@squaretile (3778)
• Singapore
19 Dec 07
i don't like egg nog. I'm in a tropical country so it doesn't get really cold. but slightly colder cos the monsoon rains hit us in 'winter'. there is this other drink with fruits inside that is a deep red but i can't remember for the life of me what the name is. it's a winter drink too. hot chocolate with marshmellows is an all time favourite, that i can safely say. :)
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