Holiday drink ideas

As the winter season brings cool air and finals are soon over, now is a great time to warm up with some festive drink ideas to make with family and friends. Here are spots on campus where you can grab a hot coffee or tea for a quick pick-me-up, as well as cozy holiday drink recipes for those looking to wind down at home for the holidays.

Free coffee on campus

Congrats on making it to the home stretch of fall quarter! A tradition for over 20 years, Kerckhoff Coffee House (KCH) will be offering free coffee and tea from 7 p.m. to closing time for all Bruins! This is KCH’s way of wishing students the best of luck during finals week. Stop by anytime Sunday, Dec. 8 through Thursday, Dec. 12 to enjoy a nice drink in between studying, finals or to just hang out with friends. Stay up to date with the latest information and more details on this event by following @asucla on Instagram. 

Warm holiday drinks 

As fall is coming to a close and exam season begins, savor the seasonal flavors by trying this 15-minute, homemade hot apple cider recipe by Allrecipes. Do not be discouraged by the word “homemade,” as you will not have to make the actual apple cider from scratch. Rather, this recipe offers a way to elevate your favorite apple cider brand by adding cinnamon sticks, orange or lemon peels and a few other spices. Click the link below to check out the recipe. 

With winter fast approaching, get in the festive spirit by making a holiday classic: hot chocolate. You can opt for a quick pre-made hot chocolate packet where you just add hot water or milk. Or, this winter break, check out this easy, five-ingredient homemade hot chocolate recipe by Celebrating Sweets, which takes only six minutes to make. Click the link below to read the recipe. 

Best of luck on fall finals, Bruins!