Powdered chocolate added into your hot water maybe too plain and boring. Take some new and unique hot chocolate recipes to seize your cold day.
The cold breeze of the wind strikes your cheek and you cannot stop yourself from shivering right? Why not pamper yourself with these exceptional hot chocolate recipe ideas to soothe the numbness your body is experiencing from the cold weather.
Gingerbread Hot Cocoa
Prepare a saucepan over low heat to warm the milk. On the other hand, combine the ginger, cocoa powder, brown sugar, cinnamon and allspice in a small bowl. Add the mixture to the milk until hot. Serve it with whipped cream and sprinkle with cinnamon on top.
Hot Choc-Colada
According to Buzzfeed, this boozy hot chocolate was inspired by a summer Pina-Colada and adding coconut and rum to your cocoa. Start with a large pot over medium heat. Whisk together the cocoa powder, coconut milk, condensed milk, salt and pineapple juice. Then, reduce heat to steam and add water and rum. When the desired temperature is reached, dip edges of glass into honey, letting the leftover drip off. Pour some hot chocolate into glass then pipe whipped cream on top. Sprinkle with some toasted coconut and serve hot.
Black Cherry Bourbon Hot Chocolate
Sugar and Soul suggested that this hot chocolate is the perfect thing that could warm you up. Just take a small saucepan and heat the milk and hot chocolate, mix together over medium heat until steamed while stirring frequently. Prepare two empty cups then pour an ounce of black cherry bourbon into your cups and divide the hot chocolate evenly among them. You may try to top it with whipped cream or chocolate shavings.
Hot Chocolate del Diablo
Grab a small saucepan over low heat and mix 1 and ¾ cups of whole milk, three ounces of tequila, finely chopped chocolate, one tablespoon of brown sugar and cocoa powder. Stir slowly until the mixture is just boiling and remove from heat. Add half teaspoon of vanilla extract and crushed cinnamon. Pour into a glass and add some cinnamon sticks before serving. Thanks to Broma Bakery for this brilliant hot chocolate recipe.
So honey, start stirring your hot chocolate now because it is pretty cold outside. Relish the cold weather by cuddling someone or your fave pillow. Or you could find a sweet spot by the window while enjoying your soothing sips.
