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Keep the wedding guests warm and going all night with one of these delicious, hot beverages.POMEGRANATE APPLE CIDERIngredients:3 cups pomegranate juice4 1\/2 cups pressed apple cider2 1\/2 tablespoons packed brown sugar1 teaspoon whole cloves1\/2 teaspoon whole allspice berries2 whole cinnamon sticks1 large orange, cut into slices1 drop pure orange essential oil (optional)Makes 6-8 servingsDirections:Combine the pomegranate juice, apple cider, brown sugar, cloves, allspice and cinnamon sticks in a small stock pot or large saucepan.Bring the mixture to a rolling boil for five minutes.Add orange slices.Reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes.Alternatively, keep warm in a slow cooker on low if you are entertaining for the holidays.Do not add whole spice to glasses or mugs when serving. Place a slice of orange in each glass. Serve hot.Recipe and photo from Good Life EatsWHITE CHOCOLATE PEPPERMINT HOT COCOAIngredients:2 1\/2 cups nonfat dry milk powder3\/4 cup sugar1\/2 cup unsweetened cocoa3\/4 cup white chocolate chips1\/2 cup crushed candy cane or peppermint crumbsMakes 16 servingsDirections:Combine all the ingredients. Store in a large jar or in a Ziploc bag.To make a serving of cocoa, heat eight ounces of milk or hot water.Stir in a heaping 1\/4 cup of the mixture, shaking the jar or container first to be sure you get some white chocolate chips and crushed candy in each serving.Recipe from iVillage; photo from 123life.comCRANBERRY CITRUS PUNCHIngredients:2 quarts cranberry juice cocktail3 cups orange juice1\/4 cup sugar1\/4 cup brown sugar2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice1 pinch salt2 (3-inch) cinnamon sticksMakes 20 servingsDirections:In a four quart or larger slow cooker, combine the cranberry juice, orange juice, sugar, brown sugar, lemon juice, salt and cinnamon sticks.Stir to dissolve sugar.Cook on high for 4-6 hours.Turn heat to low and keep warm for serving.Recipe and photo from AllRecipes.comHOT GINGERBREAD PUNCHIngredients:3 cups of water2 12-oounce bottles of Guinness Stout3\/4 cup sugar1\/2 cup finely chopped, peeled, fresh ginger12 whole cloves3 cinnamon sticks, broken in half3 whole cardamom pods, cracked1 orange1 1\/2 cups dark rumLightly sweetened whipped creamGround cinnamonMakes 8 servingsDirections:Combine first seven ingredients in large saucepans.Using vegetable peeler, remove peel from orange in strips (orange part only) and add to stout mixture.Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.Simmer over medium-low heat 15 minutes.Remove from heat and let stand 15 minutes.Strain liquid into bowl; discard solids in strainer.Cover chilled punch and rum in large saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium-low heat.Pour hot punch into small teacups or large demitasse cups.Top with whipped cream and cinnamon.Recipe from Bon App\u00e9tit; Photo from CupcakesandCrablegs.comHOT BUTTER RUM MIXIngredients:1\/2 cup unsalted butter3 cups brown sugar3 tablespoon honey1 tablespoon vanilla extract1 teaspoon allspice1 teaspoon ground nutmeg1 teaspoon ground cinnamonMakes 25 servingsDirections:Mix all the ingredients using a beater until everything is blended together.Store mix in a well-sealed jar in the refrigerator until needed.Pour 1 1\/2 ounces of rum (light or dark) into a glass or mug.Add a heaping spoonful of the butter rum mix.Filly rest of glass with hot water (not boiling).Stir well.Recipe from About.com; Photo from everydayfoodblog.marthastewart.com"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Good for the Soul: 5 Warm Sips for Chilly Nights","item":"https:\/\/equallywed.com\/good-for-the-soul-5-warm-sips-for-chilly-nights\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]