Want to make your hot tub visit feel a little more fancy?
Celebrating something special, or just looking for a fun twist on your next soak?
We’ve put together a few drink recipes for you — warm or cold, adult‑only or kid‑friendly. Try one, try them all, and if you get creative, let us know what changes you made. We always love hearing your ideas.

Smoked Sbiten (Makes 2 cups)

Adult‑only and warm

Ingredients

• 1 Lapsang Souchong tea bag
• ½ cup water
• 3 tbsp honey
• ½ cup red wine (Gamay, Pinot Noir, Grenache, Merlot, or Zinfandel work well)
• ½ cup blackberry or mixed berry jam
• 1 small chili slice
• 1½ inch cinnamon stick
• 1 clove
• ½ inch unpeeled ginger, sliced
• 1/8 tsp fresh nutmeg
• 3 tbsp VSOP cognac

How to Make It
Make the tea with the Lapsang Souchong and water, and let it brew for 2 minutes.
Put the tea, honey, wine, jam, chili, cinnamon, clove, ginger, and nutmeg in a pot. Bring it to a boil. Stir for 2 minutes, then let it cool to your favourite drinking temperature.
Strain the mixture and add the cognac.
Pour into mugs and enjoy the warm, smoky flavour.

Spiced Tea (Makes 4 cups)

Child‑friendly and warm

Ingredients

• 1 apple, cored and sliced (Honeycrisp recommended)
• 4 cups water
• ½ inch ginger, grated
• 3 cardamom pods, crushed
• ½ tbsp honey
• 3 inch cinnamon stick

How to Make It
Place the apple slices in a large pot with the water and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
Add the ginger, cardamom, honey, and cinnamon.
Let it simmer for 20 minutes, then strain the mixture.
Allow it to cool to your preferred drinking temperature and pour into mugs.
It’s cozy, simple, and perfect for kids or anyone avoiding alcohol.

Naughty Pixie (Makes 2 cups)

Adult‑only and chilly

Ingredients

• Ice cubes
• 1 tsp cinnamon syrup (like Monin)
• ¾ cup ice cider
• ¼ cup gin
• ¾ cup tonic water

How to Make It
Fill a Collins or highball glass halfway with ice.
Add the cinnamon syrup, ice cider, gin, and tonic water, then stir gently.
Add more ice if you want it extra cold.
This one is crisp, sweet, and a little magical.

Shirley Temple (Makes 4 cups)

Child‑friendly and chilly

Ingredients

• 2 cups no‑pulp orange juice
• 2 cups ginger ale or lemon‑lime pop
• ¼ cup grenadine syrup
• Ice

How to Make It
Fill a tall glass halfway with ice.
Add the orange juice and ginger ale or lemon‑lime pop.
Pour in the grenadine syrup.
Add more ice if you like.
It’s bright, fun, and perfect for kids or anyone who wants a classic treat.

Had a Nice Break?

If you enjoyed this little break, check back next Friday for our favourite hot tub snacks. And if you ever need help with your hot tub, we’re just a call, email, or visit away.