‘Tis the season for merry-making, and whether it be friends dropping by your home or an impromptu office Christmas gathering, being prepared for the unexpected will keep you smiling and stress free this holiday season. Here are a few easy drinks that can be whipped up in no time and are sure to warm everyone’s stomachs and hearts:

-add 4 oz chocolate milk to 2 oz cold coffee and serve over ice. whipped cream and Bailey’s optional

-warm equal parts cranberry and orange juice and sprinkle with cinnamon and ginger. orleave cold and add some ginger ale for instant punch!

-add a tea bag to your hot chocolate. peppermint and raspberry are both delicious options – but get creative!

-deck your coffee with eggnog instead of milk, or if you really want to get crazy, throw some ground ginger, cinnamon, and orange zest in with the grinds before you brew your next pot

And of course the most important step – sit back, relax, and revel in the joy of giving.