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If you've never made a batch of drinks in your slow cooker before, you're seriously missing out. All that extra time simmering will amplify a warm drink's flavor, whether it comes from mulling spices, rum, tea, or melted chocolate. Before your next cool weather gathering, you have to check out our collection of warm drink recipes conveniently made in the Crock-Pot ? including slow cooker mulled wine, slow cooker cider, slow cooker hot buttered rum, slow cooker hot chocolate, and even slow cooker chai. They'll add a whole new meaning to "winter warmer."
Hot Spiced Cider
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Although this particular recipe is written for an automatic coffee maker, it can easily be adapted for the slow cooker — just assemble and slow-cook on low for 4 hours, stirring occasionally. Bundle all of the solid ingredients in a cheesecloth before you start so you don't have to fish them out when the cider is ready to serve.
Weihnachtsbowle Gluhwein
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Gluhwein, a traditional German mulled wine served during the holidays, is an excellent excuse to break out your slow cooker. You can also prepare it ahead of time and refrigerate until serving — simply pour it into the slow cooker when it's time to drink so that it maintains a warm temperature.
Old-Fashioned Hot Buttered Rum
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Simmering rum, butter, sugar, a bit of salt, and cozy spices in a slow cooker is the simplest (and most delicious) way to make this traditional winter warmer that tastes like a liquid cinnamon bun. If the butter isn't completely melted or is floating around in a glob, turn up the heat — you'll know it's right when the crock is steaming and the butter is glistening.
Wassail Punch
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Letting wassail simmer in a slow cooker all day long brings the flavor exactly where it needs to be — tart, spicy, and not overly sweet. If you have fresh ginger on hand, use that instead of the ground dry spice. You should also consider boosting the beverage with some spiced rum, that'll take it to the next level.
Cozy Mulled Wine
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This mulled wine recipe is all the proof you need that drinks and the slow cooker belong together. It comes together in about half an hour, putting it on the shorter side of slow cooker drinks, and the combination of spices, wine, and brandy will lift anyone's spirits.
Slow Cooker Chai
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Although it's not a traditional chai, this slow cooker chai recipe simplifies the cooking process while making enough warm tea for a crowd. Reduce or omit the condensed milk and add more spices for a more traditional flavor.
Rich Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate
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Once you try this rich slow cooker hot chocolate recipe, those powdered hot cocoa mixes will be a thing of the past. It's a perfect warming treat for a holiday party, especially since it's kid- and adult-friendly, and can easily be multiplied. Set up a hot cocoa station with mix-ins and marshmallows for some hands-off customization.
Hot Buttered Rum in a Slow Cooker
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This low-maintenance slow cooker hot buttered rum recipe is exactly what you need to lift spirits at a winter gathering. The smooth, sweet, and salty beverage has a light bite from the rum, making it an excellent reprieve from a day in the cold.
Spiked Caramel Apple Cider
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Sundae season comes and goes, but caramel ice cream topping's merit lasts all year long thanks to this decadent slow cooker cider recipe. The caramel sauce perfectly complements the rum's warmth, making an ideal sipper for any chilly night.
Slow Cooker Hot Cocoa
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This slow cooker hot cocoa isn't just easy to make, it's also one of the most creamy and delicious cocoa tricks out there. You can add whatever seasonings or spiking agents you want — simply stir them in when you add the marshmallows. If you're looking for something a tad lighter, low-fat coffee creamer makes a good substitution for heavy cream.
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