The main dish is covered, the sides are settled, and dessert is already planned. But what your holiday table really needs is a slow cooker bubbling away with something warm, cozy, and totally Christmasy.
I’ve rounded up 8 ridiculously delicious non alcoholic slow cooker sips that taste just like the season—think fruity, tangy apple cider and rich, chocolatey hot cocoa, plus a few surprises. Whether you’re hosting a crowd or curling up all by yourself, there’s a mug on this list calling your name.
1. Slow Cooker Apple Cider
Sometimes all you want is a straightforward, classic hot apple cider that still makes everyone at the table go wow. That’s exactly why I keep coming back to this recipe from Gimme Some Oven.
It’s simple, cozy, and packed with warm spices, brown sugar goodness, and a bright pop of citrus. Honestly, it’s the perfect way to welcome December first.
2. Slow Cooker Mexican Hot Chocolate
If Mexican hot chocolate is your thing, I really think you need to give this slow cooker version a go. It’s smooth, laced with cinnamon, and delivers pure chocolatey joy that I’m pretty sure won’t let you down. So if spiced, super rich, and creamy drinks are your love language, do not skip this one all holiday season.
3. Cranberry Apple Cider
Apple cider and cranberries are two of my cold weather obsessions, so this hot Christmas drink is an absolute must for me right now. It comes together with just 5 minutes of prep, which makes it a total star for big holiday gatherings. Sweet, cinnamony, and kissed with citrus, this spiced sipper is exactly what you need.
4. Spiced White Hot Chocolate
White chocolate fans, this recipe is absolutely for you. It’s thick, wonderful, holiday level awesomeness that’ll warm you right up. With real vanilla beans, cinnamon, and a touch of cardamom, I am suddenly craving a mug of this right this very second.
5. Slow Cooker Peppermint Hot Chocolate
When a serious chocolate craving strikes, I’m telling you to add this peppermint hot chocolate to your holiday drink list. It’s wildly cozy and tailor made for anyone who lives for peppermint cocoa. With just 5 minutes of prep, zero apologies about not being “healthy” (that’s what the holidays are for!), and a finish that looks impossibly rich and creamy, this one’s a dream in a mug.
6. Fall Harvest Hot Apple Cider
I know the name says “fall harvest,” but honestly, this gorgeous apple cider deserves a spot in your slow cooker all winter long. It’s the real deal when it comes to orchard fruit: persimmons, pomegranates, oranges, pears, and apples all mingle together.
If you love super fruity drinks, this is the one to serve hot to your guests. Tuck a cinnamon stick into each glass and you’re ready to go.
7. Nutella Hot Chocolate
I know this one isn’t a slow cooker recipe, but I could not leave it off the list. Nutella is amazing, and this drink really does it justice.
I mean, just look at how incredibly good that cup looks. If you do want a CrockPot version, though, here’s a slow cooker Nutella hot chocolate you can try.
8. Another Slow Cooker Cranberry Apple Cider Recipe
Okay, I already shared one cranberry apple cider, but I couldn’t ignore this ruby red beauty. It’s just such a stunning drink to pour during the holidays, and I know it’ll taste every bit as lovely as it looks.