In the dark days of winter, we pile on layers of extra clothes and turn up the fire in an attempt to banish the cold. We are warm on the outside, but why should our insides do without? They deserve to be warmed up too!
Top of the pile is everyone’s favorite winter warmer: hot chocolate. There are so many ways to enjoy this drink, so why not try some these variations. Some you will have tried, others may appeal to you and make you want to try them.
Two obvious ones are cream or marshmallows; these basically act as sweeteners and don’t add much to the taste.
Why not add mint to your hot chocolate? This can be done easily with peppermint or even a candy cane to give different strengths of minty taste. If you are a fan of peppermint bark, imagine it warmed up in a cup, sounds good doesn’t it?
An indulgent way to make hot chocolate is to pop some chocolate into a cup and melt it by pouring on boiling milk. This is rich, delicious hot chocolate, not the substitute which comes courtesy of instant powder or granules.
If you fancy something a bit different as your hot winter drink, why not try something fruity? An apple drink such as Cider is both warming and delicious; add a few spices for extra warmth.
If you prefer it a bit sweeter, you could try it with caramel. This is a versatile drink that can various things added to it, all resulting in satisfying, fruity beverage.
A very sweet drink that gives the impression of being a dessert is easily created by adding Nutella to your coffee. Coffee with Hazelnuts is a well known beverage, and the inclusion of chocolate into the mix is surprisingly good.
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