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How to Replicate 6 of Your Favorite Store-Bought Holiday Drinks at Home!

Written by Amanda Baltazar. Published: December 12 2017

 

It's the most wonderful time of the year! The weather is getting colder and holiday decorations have taken over. It also means that our favorite holiday drinks are back up on the menu! 

 

From peppermint mocha to pumpkin spice (which I'm sure we've all been enjoying already), nothing puts me in the holiday spirit more than cuddling up on the couch near the fireplace watching movies and sipping on some hot chocolate. 

 

Because the holidays are quicky approaching, here are some awesome DIY holiday drinks you can make at home to get in the holiday mood!

 

1. PUMPKIN SPICE LATTE

 

What You'll Need:

Pumpkin Puree

Milk

Coffee or 2 Shots of Espresso

Pumpkin Pie Spice

Sugar

Vanilla Extract

Whipped Cream (optional)

 

Skip to 1:15 in LaurDIY's video to check out how its done!

 

 

 

2. PEPPERMINT MOCHA

 

What You'll Need:

Dark Chocolate Syrup

Peppermint Extract

Milk

Coffee

Whipped Cream (optional)

Sprinkles (optional)

Chocolate Sauce (optional)

 

Skip to 1:53 right after the Pumpkin Spice Recipe in the video above!

 

3. GINGERBREAD LATTE

 

What You'll Need: 

Gingerbread Syrup

Milk

Coffee

Cinnamon

 

Skip to 1:31 in keepupwithliv's DIY video to check it out!

 

 

 

4. WHITE HOT CHOCOLATE (Vegan)

 

What You'll Need:

Cacao Butter

Milk

Maple Syrup

Vanilla Extract

 

Check out Mind Over Munch at 2:45 to see how to make this awesome drink!

 

 

 

5. CARAMEL BRULE LATTE

 

What You'll Need:

Caramel

Vanilla Syrup

Espresso

Milk

Whipped Cream (optional)

 

Ella Elbells makes this drink at 1:37!

 

 

 

6. CHRISTMAS COOKIE FRAPPUCCINO

 

What You'll Need:

Almond Milk

Coconut Cream

Coffee

Butter

Sweetener

Peppermint Extract

Maple Extract

Vanilla Paste 

Salt

Ice

Whipped Cream (optional)

 

Skip to 2:14 to see how Mind Over Munch creates this festive drink!

 

 

 

Let us know if you try out any of these DIY Holiday Drinks and be sure to check out all the DIY channels that make these sweet, festive drinks!

 

(Image via Mind Over Munch)

 

- Amanda Baltazar, YH Contributing Writer