Sleep is essential for good health. Insufficient rest increases your risk for depression, diabetes, heart disease and death – but getting quality rest may not always be easy. There are a number of drinks designed to aid sleep such as warm milk or chamomile tea that claim they can help people rest easier at night; but which ones truly deliver?

Magnesium-infused beverages have long been touted as helping people sleep, yet Hunnes disputes this claim. While magnesium deficiency has been linked with sleeping disorders, she does not see evidence that magnesium-infused drinks actually improve sleeping. She advises getting magnesium from food instead. If you opt for L-theanine–an amino acid found in green tea–containing drinks there’s also no guarantee it’ll improve restful nights; some find it beneficial while others experience side effects like jitters as a result.

As temperatures cool and winter holidays arrive, you need a beverage to warm both your heart and taste buds. These winter cocktails range from heavy and creamy to light and fruity – each sure to put you in the festive holiday spirit all season long! From Christmas morning sip-able drinks to New Year’s Eve celebration drinks – there’s sure to be one perfect for every special event here!

If you want a treat without all the sugary excess, try this cocktail which utilizes chocolate syrup and orange juice for an indulgent, flavorful drink. Spicy rye whiskey balances perfectly with orange, thyme and nutmeg to form this Old Fashioned recipe – add even more cozyness by adding an additional pinch of nutmeg.

This warm apple cider-based cocktail is the ideal drink to warm you up on winter nights, whether at an apres-ski party or after a long day on the slopes. Make a big batch and share it with family and friends!

An imaginative pomegranate twist on the classic French 75 cocktail will liven up any dull winter evening. Pomegranate molasses brings seasonal flair, making this drink truly special.

Enjoy this refreshing tequila-based winter beverage that features notes of cranberry and citrus. Perfect for parties, it can even be dressed up with festive sugar rims and salted caramel garnish for extra flair!