#winter drinks

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Haven't done these in a while and I missed it, so today I bring you each companion's favorite winter drink. Alcoholic or otherwise.

Astarion

As a vampire, he can't feel the taste of food or drinks. The only way for him to feel something is to make it very spicy, so it'd have to be a cocktail that involves jalapeños, chili or anything of the sort.

Win-win - he gets to feel something AND it helps keep him warm.

If he wanted to get a little tipsy, he'd simply feed on someone who's tipsy.

Gale

Definitely a tea guy, and a fancy one at that. Not much into alcohol unless it's good wine.

His favorite is Earl Grey, and he takes it with honey and a drop of lemon to intensify the flavor.

It gives him energy, but it doesn't make him as nervous as coffee would.

Halsin

The more natural, the better, so he generally prefers water and herbal drinks.

He ADORES yerba mate. In case you haven't heard of it, it's a very popular beverage in Latin America that is usually drunk from a gourd through a special type of straw. The taste is a little bitter and it's generally drunk hot.

Apart from the taste (he generally prefers sweet stuff, but he's a big fan of this tea), he really enjoys the social aspect of it. The gourd is passed on and shared by everyone in a circle, and he's a sucker for that community spirit.

Jaheira

Has an appreciation for all drinks. Water is important to stay hydrated, teas remind us of the wonders nature can offer, coffee is a great energize and she enjoys a wide variety of alcoholic beverages.

However, her favorite is hot toddy. There are many different recipes, but the one I know consists of green tea, lemon, whisky and a big spoonful of honey.

She originally used it as a natural remedy against a cold, but she realized it tastes amazing, so now she uses it as some sort of preventive measure.

Karlach

Mostly into beer - any temperature - but she also has a soft spot for a certain cocktail.

That cocktail is eggnog. Yes, she has more of a sweet tooth than she'll ever admit.

She also adores it because it's a Christmas drink, and she loooooves Christmas. Makes her instantly happy.

Lae'zel

Rarely drinks alcohol and finds tea a little tasteless most of the time. And sweeter drinks are too much for her.

As soon as winter begins, she'll start her mornings with a glass of orange and lemon juice with a spoonful of honey.

It's healthy. Keeps colds away, plus everyone knows vitamins are very important for a warrior. And to her it has the perfect balance of sweet and sour.

Minthara

Definitely a coffee lady.

She takes it black and strong. Milk and sugar are for cowards.

Helps her wake up in the morning and cope with The Horrors™, so she has a few of those throughout the day.

Shadowheart

Her love for wine is canonical, but she also gives someone who enjoys sweet, girly drinks.

Glühwein is the answer to her prayers. If you don't know what it is, it's a very popular German drink consisting of red wine with spices (mainly cinnamon and clove), boiled with pieces of fruit. It's very sweet and helps keep you warm.

The first time she tastes it as an adult, it immediately returns her memories of helping her mom make it as a kid. Of course, she wasn't allowed to drink it, but she loved the smell and it fills her with nostalgia.

Wyll

Not a huge drinker (other than fancy wines and the occasional pint), finds coffee disgusting and tries hard to like tea, but it doesn't completely work.

Unapologetic fan of hot chocolate. With or without marshmallows.

Perfect cozy drink. Plus it brings memories of a more innocent time.

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Hot Buttered Rum

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A Nice Warm Mug....

I have ample mugs for countless hot tea, hot chocolate, and coffee drinks. I rarely drink water during the winter. Which is why I try to lard up on the tea. My favorite drinks for the winter (I chose the fancier drinks):

cinnamon hot chocolate, and blueberry white hot chocolate

When I drink tea, I usually drink healthy herbal teas. The fruity ones are really good too, and they don't need a lot of sugar. In my opinion, the best kind to make is the loose tea that you have to steep for a while. and yes, I drink these, I LOVE tea, in a parallel universe I own a tea shop.

apple cinnamon tea and hibiscus tea

I'm not a coffee person but I like my coffee sweet, creamy and unique flavors.

Chocolate mocha and caramel apple cider coffee

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Again tagged by my good friend @nuklearis-sutotok to take this quiz. I'm gonna move to Rhode Island at this rate because it NEVER snows in San Diego due to low elevation. But that's not the point LOL anyways here's what I got

Tagging @breakthestereo @qveenofthefullmoon @the-other-nightmare-people

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