Crisp fall days and nights are the perfect time to wrap your hands around a cozy autumn drink.

From apple picking to the first hockey game of the season, autumn is packed with activities for the whole family. And what better way to toast these special moments than with a hot beverage that warms you to your toes? Here are some of our favourites.

Easy hot chocolate for a fall hike

Get a look at the first of the season’s colourful foliage by heading out for a hike. But first, whip up a batch of Classic Cocoa with Marshmallows and pour it into a thermal bottle. Pack the marshmallows separately in a sturdy container — so they don’t get squished — and make sure to bring spoons for scooping them up. Once you’ve found a fine lookout, raise a cup of hot chocolate to the beautiful leaves.

Easy apple cider post apple picking

A family trip to an apple farm creates some of the best autumn memories. Buy a jug of apple cider before you leave so you can make Orange-Spice Mulled Apple Cider when you get home.

Prepare the perfect cuppa

Try a twist on the traditional brew by creating creamy cups of Green Tea Hazelnut Latte to enjoy as a treat for yourself or to share with company. The grassy flavour of green tea is terrific combined with rich hazelnuts, and this drink also happens to be dairy-free.

Lattes at the rink

Let hockey season begin! Before you warm up the car, fill a couple of travel mugs with our Gingerbread Almond Latte. Sweetened with honey, should you desire, enhanced with almond beverage, and fragrant with baking spices, this tasty latte will keep you warm while you cheer in the stands. And for those crack-of-dawn start times, this coffee-based drink is a tasty replacement for your regular morning brew.

Halloween movie marathon toddy

Whether you prefer horror, comedy or a bit of both, a Halloween movie night will get the whole family into the spooky spirit. For the adults, our Maple Caramel Cider Toddy is a delicious match for the scarier stuff, and you can make a separate non-alcoholic batch for the kids for a soothing “not toddy” before bed.

Pumpkin-spiced lattes for carving pumpkins

While the kids are scooping out the seeds, warm up with Maple Pumpkin Spiced Latte for the adults. If you’re in the mood, spike it with a slug of brandy, whisky or rum.

London fog for the first-of-the-season fire

As the evenings get colder, it’s time to clear out the fireplace, stock up on wood and light the first fire of the season. While the kids are upstairs doing their homework, enjoy a quiet moment with a cup of Spiked London Fog This unique beverage combines milky Earl Grey tea with a bit of aromatic gin. To warm up the mugs, partially fill them with boiling water and dump it out right before tea time.

Easy peppermint tea hot chocolate for the family skate

When fall heads into its final weeks, outdoor rinks start to open for the winter season. With an icier chill in the air, you’ll want to pack a big thermal bottle of Peppermint Tea Hot Chocolate along with extra scarves for your first family skate. Featuring the classic pairing of chocolate and mint, this beverage combines soothing herbal tea with rich hot cocoa.