Russian tea is similar to a classic, hot cider, but with a few twists! It has a more citrusy taste, but still has comforting undertones of cinnamon and nutmeg. Another twist you can add to make it more Russian is a shot of vodka. If you're hosting a girls' night in, watching cheesy Christmas movies and getting in the spirit, this is a great beverage to serve! Recipe: celebrationsathomeblog.com

Why would you ever use powdered cider mix and hot water to satisfy your apple cider craving, when you can have this amazing alternative? Every year my sister makes slow cooker apple cider for our Christmas Eve brunch, and I swear it's changed the way I look at apple cider forever! By heating the apple juice and the cinnamon sticks in a slow cooker, the flavors really fuse together to make an unbelievable taste! And adding caramel and whipped cream just takes it to the next level. Recipe: tatertotsandjello.com

You can sign me up for just about anything with red velvet! I know that red velvet is basically chocolate going by a different name... but I swear it changes the taste! Don't believe me? Try this delectable red velvet hot cocoa for yourself! Even if it tastes exactly the same, its red color at least makes it taste festive. Recipe: heathersfrenchpress.com

If you've always been torn between your two loves, wine and hot cocoa, now you're in luck! Now you can combine both for a warm winter treat. This recipe is really rich, so it's not something you want to gulp down after dinner, but rather sip as you snuggle up by a warm fire. Recipe:immaeatthat.com

German mulled wine is quick and easy to serve, but sure to be a crowd pleaser nonetheless. It tastes like you're drinking holiday cheer, bursting with flavors like cinnamon, cranberry, vanilla, and nutmeg. It's sure to be a favorite at all of your holiday gatherings this year! Recipe: tidymom.net

Save yourself a trip to Starbucks this year by perfecting your own egg nog latte recipe! Egg nog is a Holiday season staple, but cold egg nog doesn't always do the trick when it's below freezing outside. So try a slow cooker egg nog latte. It will be bursting with the flavor of egg nog, but still warm you up. Plus, the caffeine will give you the kick you need to finish all of your holiday shopping on time! Recipe: themagicalslowcooker.com The holidays are a time to get cozy inside and out! And tasty hot drinks are a big part of that. Make these drinks for yourself, or to share with your family and friends. Which one do you want to try first?