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There are plenty of options to personalize hot chocolate.Try adding coffee, coconut milk or peppermint for a change of pace.
A new
TWIST
on classic hot chocolate
Few things are more comforting than sitting under a warm afghan and sipping a mug of steaming hot choc- olate when cold wind and snow are blowing outside.
Hot chocolate seems tailor-made for chilly winter evenings, providing the perfect indulgence while watching a favor- ite holiday film, entertaining friends around the holidays or warming up after a day spent building snowmen.
The terms “hot chocolate” and “hot co- coa” are used interchangeably, but they actually refer to two different beverages. Hot chocolate is made from shaved solid chocolate, which contains both cocoa and cocoa butter. Hot cocoa is made from cocoa powder, which alone does not constitute full chocolate. Either drink can be delicious, and many people prefer one over the other.
While traditional hot chocolate is a fa- vorite for many, there are ways to make this beloved beverage more unique. By ex- perimenting with flavor combinations, hot chocolate can become new again each day. The following are some flavorful ingredients you may want to try to spice up your next cup of hot chocolate.
Caramel
Pair a rich, dark or semisweet hot choc- olate with a swirl of caramel. The caramel will add sweetness and extra creaminess to the blend.
Peppermint
Peppermint and hot chocolate can make for an interesting contrast. The cooling na- ture of peppermint works nicely with the heat of hot chocolate, imparting a won- derful aroma, as well. Melt a candy cane or mint from a restaurant in the mug and enjoy.
Nutmeg
What nutmeg does for eggnog it can do for hot chocolate. Nutmeg offers that earthy bite that calls to mind long days baking in the kitchen.
Chile powder
Chile powder can add a little kick to hot chocolate that works surprisingly well. Add just enough to offer a little tingle of
residual heat at the back of your throat. This concoction also may help clear up a case of congestion or the sniffles.
Coffee
Add a splash of coffee to the hot chocolate for an instant boost of caffeine and some mocha flavoring.
Whipped cream
Create the flavor combination of a choc- olate cream pie with a generous spoonful of whipped cream. For a truly rich flavor, make a batch of fresh whipped cream, which also will thicken the hot chocolate.
Coconut milk
Invoke the tropics by substituting coco- nut milk for regular milk. You may feel like you’re on your own private island.
Peanut butter
Few people can resist the combination of chocolate and peanut butter. Melt a spoon- ful of peanut butter into the beverage and enjoy.
Liqueur
Enhance hot chocolate with your favorite liqueurs. Orange and raspberry flavorings work well, or try a creamy spirited beverage, such as Kahlua or Irish cream.
Marshmallows
Of course, one of the simplest ways to dress up hot chocolate is to fill the mug to the brim with sweet marshmallows.
Put a different spin on hot chocolate with various add-ins. The combinations and possibilities are only limited by your imagination.
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