This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at JMU chapter.

As we are nearing finals week, I find myself losing my Christmas spirit. As a new freshman at JMU, Decembers have become more hectic as I submit my last assignments for my classes. Usually I’m humming “Holly Jolly Christmas” by Micheal Buble on my way to class while sipping hot cocoa my mom made me in the morning. Oh High School… Anyway, I have five festive drinks for you to spruce up your holiday spirit, and possibly get you out of the infamous “Finals Blues.”

Oreo Hot Chocolate

I found this baby while scrolling through BuzzFeed on a study break. The video shows a pretty easy recipe and instructions. Now, I’m not going to be on chopped any time soon, but the recipe seems pretty straightforward. All you really need is your favorite hot cocoa mix and some Oreos. I am a huge fan of white chocolate and whipped cream, so I would opt to add those to my cup, but it’s really up to you… And besides, who doesn’t love Oreos?!?

Peppermint Chocolate Milkshake(Chick-fil-a)

I had never really heard of this one until this year to be honest. Chick-fil-a milkshakes are still one of my absolute favorites, but a Christmas themed one is even better. Just think about the classic chocolate milkshake but with oodles of peppermint. Um… can you say yum?

Gingerbread Latte

I’m not much of a coffee drinker myself, but I’ve added one since I know some of you all might be into that. You can get this delicious thing from your local Starbucks, or you could even make it yourself. All you really need is the regular stuff you need to make a bomb latte, some gingerbread, and you’re golden!

Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate

Here’s another classic Starbucks favorite for you guys. Not only is it creamy and delicious hot chocolate, but when you add in the salted caramel it just takes it to a whole different level of “delish”. And the salted caramel cake pops? You just found your new coffee stirrer…

Hot Apple Cider

For those of you who aren’t total coffee fans and couldn’t care less about a cup of hot chocolate, I still have a totally doable option for you. Hot apple cider not only warms up your tummy… but if you add cinnamon and whipped cream it really tastes like a fresh piece of apple pie in a mug. Who wouldn’t want that?! Talk about the perfect drink to watch during a Harry Potter Marathon.

Well, I hope you enjoyed this post, and decide to try out these great drinks! As long as you have one of these babies to keep your warm during the cold, finals will be a breeze. *Crosses fingers and takes a sip*

5 Festive Drinks To Get You In The Holiday Spirit

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