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12 Sips of Christmas – Drink Ideas

2026 Dates for your Diary – Drinks Edition

This year, transform your Christmas drinks menu into moments of magic with our top 12 festive flavours and recipes. From Christmas bakes inspired beverages to seasonal classics, our 2025 Christmas drink menu suggestions are guaranteed to spark festive joy (and repeat visits).

1. Gingerbread Hot Chocolate

You know Christmas is around the corner when you start looking for a Gingerbread Hot Chocolate recipe! A timeless classic made with Simply Gingerbread Syrup, Simply Hot Chocolate Powder, and steamed milk. Top with Simply Gingerbread Crumb and a mini gingerbread man for the ultimate finishing touch.

2. Winter Spice Latte

Embrace the winter chill with this Winter Spice Latte recipe. Time to step away from the pumpkin spice and say hello to the winter spice latte. Simply Winter Spice Syrup is the perfect blend to add warmth to a winter morning.

3. Yule Log Hot Chocolate

Inspired by the well-known luxurious Christmas treat, our Yule Log Hot Chocolate recipe is perfect throughout the winter months. The flavour combination of sweet vanilla and silky smooth chocolate is a classic. It’s simple to make, uses existing SKUs and an absolute flavour sensation.

4. Blood Orange and Fig Winter Warmer

This easy to make, quick to serve drink will have you satisfied all winter long. With just two ingredients, this drink can be prepared in seconds. Make up a large batch in an urn at the start of the day and keep it going all day to serve a crowd.

5. Sour Cherry and Plum Matcha

Cherry is one of the flavours of the season! And with just four ingredients, this drink can be prepared in seconds – 15ml Simply Sour Cherry and Plum Winter Warmer, 7g Simply Matcha Powder, milk and ice. Just make up a batcha for quick and easy top ups at the start of the day and keep it going all day to serve a crowd.

6. S’mores Hot Chocolate

The delicious combination of fluffy sweet marshmallows and velvety rich chocolate make this recipe an absolute must on your menu. No-one would guess that this super delicious drink only takes minutes to whip up! This recipe will keep your customers nice and toasty through the colder months.

7. Candy Cane White Hot Chocolate

Smooth white chocolate and cooling peppermint go hand in hand, especially for that unbeatable holiday flavour. We’ve put the candy into candy cane with this treat-combining the classic combo with our Simply Candy Floss Syrup for an extra burst of sweetness.

8. Chocolate Clementine Hot Chocolate

This festive staple is easy to make and deliciously creamy. The best flavour combination since mint choc chip has to be orange and chocolate. A certain Mr Terry has become a classic stocking filler, so we’ve made this beloved treat into an even greater hot chocolate recipe.

9. Black Forest Latte

Inspired by the well-known luxurious gateau, our Black Forest Latte recipe is perfect throughout the winter months. It’s also really easy to make dairy free with your favourite plant-based milk alternative, as our Simply Black Forest Syrup is totally vegan!

10. Panettone Latte

This is the easiest way to take the buttery and sweet flavour of Italy’s popular festive treat, we all know and love to be enjoyed with our daily coffee. Add unique flavours, such as Panettone to your menu to draw in the crowds. Use in frappes, iced lattes and hot chocolate, mix it up and make it your own!

11. Mulled Fruit Winter Warmer

This is the ultimate alternative to mulled wine, with all the familiar flavours but none of the alcohol content. The blend of apple, cranberry and gentle winter spices makes this a sweeter option than mulled wine that’s suitable for the whole family.

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