There is nothing I like better than a cup of something warm when I need a comfort drink and warm drinks can cut the chill on those cold winter or spring days and these are great recipes to try!
They also make great mix in a jar gifts to give to people on those special occasions. I'll start with one of my favorites and probably the most easy to make.

Warm Tang Drink

1 cup hot water
2 1/2 tsp tang

Mix and sip. Very soothing.


Hot Cider Tea Mix

1 c. Tang
1 c. apple flavored drink mix (Kool-Aid)
1/2 c. instant tea
1 (6 oz.) pkg. lemonade mix
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ground cloves
1/4 tsp. ground allspice

Mix all ingredients together and keep in airtight container.
Use 2 tablespoons to 1 cup of boiling water.


Luxurious Hot Cocoa

3/4 c. quality unsweetened cocoa
6 oz. quality semisweet chocolate, chopped
1/4 c. sugar
2 Tbsp. sugar
1 1/2 Tbsp. cinnamon
1 1/2 Tbsp. pure vanilla extract
1 tsp ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp ground cloves

To make the mix:
Place all ingredients in a food processor fitted with a metal blade and process just until mixture is powdery -- about 30 seconds.
Do not overprocess.
Store in an airtight container.

Directions to make hot chocolate:
For each serving, combine 1 cup of milk and 2 tablespoons of this mix in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium-low heat,
stirring constantly until chocolate is incorporated and mixture is warmed through. Serve immediately.

This is a great gift when placed in a jar with decorated lid and instructions.

Hot Spiced Tomato Cocktail
I call this a cocktail but it has no alcohol. I guess you could add some if you wanted to but this is another favorite of mine on cold days.

2 cups tomato juice, heated
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 pat butter
2-3 small celery ribs

Directions
Combine all ingredients except celery in saucepan and heat through.
Pour into mugs and add celery sticks for garnish.

Whatever kind of warm drink you enjoy try some of these great recipes when you get a chance. A lot of people claim that some of these are good for colds too. Can't hurt to warm up. If you have a favorite let us know and we'll share yours with everyone.