What Do You Drink When It Is Cold Outside?
@BelleStarr (61102)
United States
December 17, 2017 10:25pm CST
I know that many people are fans of hot chocolate when it is cold outside. I do like hot chocolate but I like to make it homemade so it is a lot more work than just opening up a bag of Swiss Miss. I decided to make hot mulled apple cider.
I used my little crock pot to warm up the cider along with mulling spices. I do have to strain it and add a cinnamon stick but it is really delicious. I think I still prefer a good cup of coffee but to me mulled cider seems a perfect Christmas time drink.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
18 Dec 17
We don't eat a lot of soup but I certainly can see the appeal.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
18 Dec 17
@Ganma7 I like Lentil soup, I make a very good one as a matter of fact, we are having soup and salad at Steves on Saturday, my kids are eating healthy lol and I have been asked to bring the lentil.
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@Ganma7 (3664)
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18 Dec 17
@BelleStarr I don't like soup but my hubby loves all soups
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
18 Dec 17
It is very nice, a little spicy and warm in the tummy!!
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@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
18 Dec 17
sounds wonderful. yes I too just stick with my coffee and am a happy camper as long as I have that at least.
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@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
21 Dec 17
@BelleStarr i am such a coffee hound, i love it all day. like i have said many times, i get addicted to things too easily and really have to watch all i take and do.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
21 Dec 17
@bunnybon7 I have two cups every morning and a decaf in the evening, but if I go out for lunch I might just have a cappuccino.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
21 Dec 17
Yes there is nothing better than that first cup of coffee in the morning lol
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@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
18 Dec 17
It is cold right now and I am drinking cold milk lol
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
18 Dec 17
I have never had hot milk, I like my milk extra cold. But throw a little chocolate in it and that appeals lol
@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
18 Dec 17
@BelleStarr I've heard of some who like hot milk (so I always specify mine is cold) 
@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
19 Dec 17
@wellget6 Like whey protein? Or milk shake?
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@andriaperry (116936)
• Anniston, Alabama
18 Dec 17
I have not had any cider in years.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
18 Dec 17
I love warm apple cider especially with the mulling spices, I try to get at least one half gallon every fall.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
22 Dec 17
I avoid soda, it is just so bad for you and so filled with sugar or with really bad artificial sweeteners. But I do know that most people love it.
@Rollo1 (16679)
• Boston, Massachusetts
18 Dec 17
I missed my opportunity to try the hot cider as my son finished off the jug of cider we had. I also forgot to buy instant cocoa and although I thought about making it from scratch the other night, I decided the reward wasn't worth going into that cold kitchen. I think I am drinking more coffee because it's something warm, and also because it goes cold in my cup faster in these cold months, so it needs to be replenished more often. I should drink more tea, especially the varieties without caffeine.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
18 Dec 17
I love peach tea but I don't drink it as often as I probably should. I drink at least 2 or 3 cups of coffee a day.
@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
20 Dec 17
It is just such a special part of fall and the holidays, I never even think of it in the spring or summer!!
@allen0187 (58582)
• Philippines
19 Dec 17
A hot chocolate drink would be fine with me.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
21 Dec 17
Yes hot chocolate is very appealing to a lot of people.
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@FourWalls (68000)
• United States
19 Dec 17
I love hot tea. Lots and lots of hot tea. I have apple cider flavored herbal tea for the "apple cider" urges.
I must give you applause for making mulled cider "from scratch." Way to go!
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
22 Dec 17
Thank you, we are trying to eat and drink as clean as we can and I like to know what goes into what goes into us. The only way to do that is to make things from scratch!!
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
18 Dec 17
I do drink coffee everyday, I ccan't imagine starting the day wothout it.
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@moffittjc (121582)
• Gainesville, Florida
19 Dec 17
I love cider, but mostly I drink coffee, lattes and espressos from Starbucks. I think with the amount of drinks I've purchased from them over the years, I must be a majority stockholder by now! lol
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
21 Dec 17
You would think so wouldn't you. lol I just find their prices ridiculously high.
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@moffittjc (121582)
• Gainesville, Florida
23 Dec 17
@BelleStarr Yes, their prices are ridiculously high. That's why I limit myself to one Starbucks visit per week.
@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
20 Dec 17
Both of them are very delicious and are perfect for the colder weather we get.
@sw8sincere (5204)
• Philippines
18 Dec 17
i only wanna drink any sort of chocolate drink. =)
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@celticeagle (166912)
• Boise, Idaho
18 Dec 17
Yes, cider is delightful. We have tea, hot chocolate and coffee too.
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@celticeagle (166912)
• Boise, Idaho
20 Dec 17
@BelleStarr .....Yes, and some eggnog for the new year is nice.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
20 Dec 17
I agree, all of these are good options but the mulled cider is seasonal and special sort of like eggnog this time of year.
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@lovinangelsinstead21 (36850)
• Pamplona, Spain
18 Dec 17
It does sound really nice but I use infusions of red tea that have a couple of different flavours to them and like now when its cold I use them sometimes and ordinary tea of good quality too.
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@lovinangelsinstead21 (36850)
• Pamplona, Spain
22 Dec 17
@BelleStarr
A few other times I can get to buy small packets of different flavoured tea like chocolate flavoured although its not actually chocolate itself.
Does have a very nice taste to it for sure.
@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
22 Dec 17
I did have some tea today with lunch and enjoyed it very much.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
20 Dec 17
Well I do love pineapple but it would have to be virgin for me, sigh but Mrs Bond, I like your style!!
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@FayeHazel (40243)
• United States
18 Dec 17
Oh that looks so good and I imagine it smelled wonderful too
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
22 Dec 17
It does smell wonderful, makes me want to make some more lol
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
18 Dec 17
Now that does sound lovely, I would imagine the ginger makes your tummy feel warm.
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@stapllotik (1933)
• India
18 Dec 17
@BelleStarr that's true. Also Ginger tea can be taken with lemon juice, honey or peppermint. All these has different health benefits.
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