This coffee chain makes the best holiday drink

Cheers! No Images? Click here     Ever wonder if there's something out there better than the Starbucks peppermint mocha you've been drinking this holiday season? Contributing writer Lee Breslouer tried every single holiday drink at Peet's, Starbucks, the Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, Caribou Coffee and Dunkin' Donuts to rank them all. Find out his top five and go try the winner. We've also got some insanely delicious holiday party recipes for you, plus an eye-opening warning about stadium food that you've GOT to read. XO, Kristen   A fruitcake everyone'll actually want to eat Behold, a fruitcake that is actually delicious. This recipe from contributor Jake Cohen studs a brown butter-spiked spiced honey cake with dried fruits that've been soaking in rum. The result is a super moist cake with a crumb that’s way more tender than your average version. It’s the ideal balance of sweetness and booziness to bring peak levels of holiday cheer. GET THE RECIPE   Beware of what's lurking in stadium food Whether you're a sports fan or you attend concerts in big arenas, chances are you've taken a few bites of food from concession stands. I used to be a reporter for the Yankees, so I've eaten approximately 500 soft pretzels at Yankee Stadium over the years. And now that I've seen this report from ESPN.com, I wish I could take it all back. A recent story called What's Lurking In Your Stadium Food? exposes some hard truths about the food-safety inspection reports from all 111 North American pro sports venues. From live mice to snotty burgers, it ain't pretty. Check out the ranking to see where your local stadium falls on the ranking.   The best appetizer you'll ever make   Hands down, this is the single-greatest recipe I've ever made for a party. Goat cheese and a paste made of roasted garlic are shaped into a beehive, and then drizzled with honey. Dip your favorite crackers in it and you'll quickly become addicted.  GET THE RECIPE   Eat on: 35 Christmas Cookies You've Got To Make Unconventional Christmas Recipes For Anyone Who Doesn't Want To Make A Roast 7 Nonalcoholic Hot Drinks From Around The World    .     HuffPost is now a part of Oath and a part of Verizon. On May 25, 2018 we introduced a new Oath Privacy Policy which will explain how your data is used and shared. Learn More. No moon dust. No B.S. Just a completely essential daily guide to achieving the good life. Subscribe here. Like what you see? Share it. Can't get enough? You'll also love HuffPost's Entertainment newsletter. ©2018 HuffPost | 770 Broadway, New York, NY 10003 You are receiving this email because you signed up for updates from HuffPost Feedback | Privacy Policy | Unsubscribe      . - - Preferences  |  Unsubscribe