Rachel SWhether you are having friends over for the holidays or just for fun, we have 3 fun and festive drinks for you to share at your next get together!
1. Peppermint Wonderland Hot Cocoa
Perfect for cozy nights by the fire!
Ingredients:
- 2 cups milk
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 candy cane (crushed for garnish)
- Whipped cream
Instructions:
- Heat milk in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Whisk in cocoa powder and sugar until smooth.
- Add vanilla extract and pour into your favorite mug.
- Top with whipped cream and sprinkle crushed candy cane on top for a festive flair.
2. Whiskey Wonderland Spiked Cocoa
Warm up from the inside out!
Ingredients:
- 2 cups milk
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 1.5 oz whiskey (your favorite brand)
- Whipped cream
- Chocolate shavings or marshmallows for garnish
Instructions:
- Follow the same steps as the classic hot cocoa.
- After pouring into your mug, stir in the whiskey.
- Top with whipped cream and garnish with chocolate shavings and marshmallows. Cheers to holiday magic!
3. Frosty’s Hot Cocoa Martini
When hot cocoa meets the party life!
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup hot cocoa (cooled)
- 1 oz vodka
- 1 oz Irish cream liqueur
- Ice
- Chocolate syrup (for the glass rim)
- Crushed candy canes or sprinkles for garnish
Instructions:
- Rim your martini glass with chocolate syrup and dip it in crushed candy canes or sprinkles.
- In a blender, combine cooled hot cocoa, vodka, Irish cream.
- Pour into your prepared glass and sip like the holiday star you are!
Whether you’re cozying up, spiking things up, or shaking it up, these hot cocoa recipes bring the festive spirit to every sip. Cheers to a warm and merry holiday season!
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Lasonja Williams
