Christmas is the season of happiness, sharing gifts, and bringing families together. Without celebrations with family, Christmas would only be a pale ghost of its former glory. For some, Christmas celebration is a family tradition that bonds them closer. The celebrations generate lifelong memories as they give us something to look forward to, and they can help shape children’s personalities.
Hosting a Christmas dinner could be challenging as you must consider many things. Sure, cocktails and wine will flow freely during the day, but what about the children and non-drinkers? They deserve some festive drinks with the same kind of passion and whimsy.
Keep on reading to find out some of the best festive drinks that are kid-friendly. Along with the right playlist, you will surely have a wonderful Christmas celebration.
Strawberry Hot Chocolate
There’s no better way to enjoy the day than with the smell of hot chocolate. Chocolate’s appeal comes from its rich, chocolatey aromas, as well as the pleasant recollections of youth evoked by such smells. And with strawberries added to it, it could be the best homemade recipe for you.
All you need is strawberries puree; mix it with some milk and white chocolate on low heat. Wait until the chocolate is fully melted, and you are ready to enjoy this delicious hot chocolate drink! You can always add more strawberries, if you want to.
Sugar Cookie Coffee
Everyone loves cookies. Cookies are like a delicious, crunchy, chewy canvas waiting to be painted with whatever you can think of. This drink is suitable as the combination of cookie and coffee is just perfect – not too strong and not too sweet.
You simply need to brew the coffee with any coffee machine and prepare the creamer on the stovetop. Combine white chocolate chips, vanilla syrup, and almond extract. The creamer formula can be quadrupled, halved, quartered, and so on, giving it a lot of versatility. Stir frequently until the white chocolate chips have melted.
Pour the coffee in a cup, add the sugar cookie, and you are good to go. You can always top it with whipped cream and a dash of cinnamon to add to that Christmas vibe. It’s a terrific beverage to make for a large group at a holiday gathering.
Frozen Blackberry Smoothie
The list will not be complete without a healthy drink for you to enjoy with your family. This frozen blackberry smoothie will help you stay healthy and nourished. With banana, stem ginger, and pomegranate juice, it’s deliciously sweet and tangy.
Simply mix some frozen blackberries, banana, stem ginger, and pomegranate juice into a blender with some ice cubes. Blend it until it is thick and smooth enough to your liking. Garnish with a sprig of thyme and a frozen blackberry. You can also keep it in your fridge if you enjoy cold drinks.
Gingerbread Latte
Nothing beats the smell of ginger during Christmas. Wafting in the scent of gingerbread while going past a kitchen or market says “holidays” like nothing else. Enjoy this sweet and creamy gingerbread latte with spices and whipped cream. You can also have it with or without an espresso shot.
Combine ground ginger, cinnamon, ground nutmeg, sugar, and vanilla extract in a bowl. Together with some milk, heat the mixture until the sugar dissolves. Pour in a cup and top with whipped cream and a mini gingerbread man to serve. If you prefer some espresso, just add the shots according to your preference.
Sweet Adeline
It’s not difficult to make a delicious tea drink, and Sweet Adeline is a great example. On those cold winter evenings when you’re confined inside, this drink recipe is warm, cozy, and a treat. To make this drink, which is made with fresh pomegranate juice and homemade cinnamon syrup, you will need black tea with a spiced orange blend, hot water, and a cinnamon stick.
What you have to do to enjoy this tea is to mix the pomegranate juice and cinnamon syrup in a mug. Then add in the tea bag with some hot water. Lastly, you can garnish the drink with a cinnamon stick before serving. It is as easy as that.
Egg Cream
You must think about how an egg can be made a drink? Sounds odd but rest assured there is no egg included in the recipe. It is made with only three simple ingredients: milk, seltzer water, and chocolate-flavored syrup.
Proceed you start mixing the drink, you need to put an empty serving glass in the freezer because you must ensure that the glass is icy cold before mixing the drink. After that, fill the chilled glass halfway with cold milk and the seltzer until the white head reaches the top of the glass. Finally, add the syrup, and you can enjoy your homemade egg cream.
