Winter is creeping in, and so are the drinks to make this holiday season worth it. During the colder months, having a festive drink in hand makes the season feel a little warmer. With the holiday energy filling the halls, students and staff of South Windsor High School shared what they are sipping on during the crisp winter.
Everyone has different takes on what makes the perfect winter drink. Some people want something sweet, while others prefer something warm and simple. No matter what your preference is, it’s undeniable that the allure of comforting beverages becomes irresistible with the colder temperatures.
South Windsor High School Math teacher, Ms. Goslin, shared her winter favorites in an interview with The Prowl,
“I really like peppermint mocha, coffee, or a nice peppermint mocha hot chocolate,” Goslin said.
One of Goslin’s favorite drinks is the sugar cookie latte from Starbucks. However she prefers Dunkin’s Peppermint mocha to any drink from Starbucks.
“Dunkin’s Peppermint Mocha way better than Starbucks,” Goslin said.
While popular coffee shops, like Dunkin and Starbucks, provide some festive options, homemade drinks are also a unique way to bring some warmth to winter. SWHS Student Lily Donovan shares her simple at-home recipe for her favorite festive drink.
“I like the box of Swiss Miss hot chocolate, then I get peppermint whip cream from Target and put it on top,” Donovan said.
This do-it-yourself approach allows for personalized flavor combinations and more of a cozy feel to the drink. Donovan also shares flavors that perfect her winter drink, including, anything chocolate, peppermint, marshmallow, or gingerbread.
While peppermint seems to be a popular flavor, there is one very disliked flavor that comes up again and again; eggnog. 12th grade student, Addie Sharp, provided some insight.
“I think eggnog is overrated and gross, “ Sharp explained.
Ms. Goslin had a similar answer,
“Now that I’m thinking of it [eggnog] is good once in a while, but I’m not excited for it,” she said.
While some may appreciate the traditional role of eggnog others are great with skipping it altogether.
Despite their origins or ingredients, the purpose of winter drinks is to spread festivity during the holiday season and bring cheer to the tiring winter school days. Winter drinks are more than just some sugar or spice, they are a small comfort during a busy, cold season. For students and staff, picking up their favorite drink before or after school becomes a routine that makes long winter days feel a little brighter.
