I've always loved hot chocolate, especially with marshmallows or whipped cream served on top. Yesterday, I came across an old, but interesting way to "change it up" a bit.
Try putting a little extra "zip" in your cup of cocoa with peppermint. Either melt a few peppermint candies into the hot beverage or add a peppermint candy cane as a stirrer. It's not only delicious, but also adds a festive touch for the holidays.
Gift idea: One cute Christmas mug from the $1.00 store, one packet of instant cocoa mix, and a candy cane. Wrap in red cellophane and add a nice holiday ribbon. (Especially nice for a child's gift.)
***What's your holiday drink of choice?
I really enjoy the pumpkin spice lattes and cappuccinos that come out during the fall. But I have to admit, I'm not a fan of peppermint. Still, it's a great idea for those who do, to mix it with cocoa!
ReplyDeleteJanna- I'm not a huge fan of peppermint, either, but I do like it around the holidays. It carries with it some nice memories.
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ReplyDeleteCoffee even more so now, because lingering with a cup just slows the holiday pace a bit.
ReplyDeleteOur special treat for the holidays is a cup of hot soy nog ... with nutmeg. But ... I have to say ... your chocolate with peppermint sounds awfully good.
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Sounds yummy to me Barbara - we love hot coco here.
ReplyDeleteBlessings today!
Jill
Joanne- There's just nothing like a good hot cup of aromatic coffee to start any winter day.
ReplyDeleteFootprints- Soy nog...that sounds interesting. Can you give us the recipe?
ReplyDeleteJill- Welcome!!
ReplyDeleteMmm, that sounds good. Do they make those chocolate stirring spoons with a peppermint flavor too?
ReplyDeleteBesides coffee, my favorite winter drink is a certain brand of eggnog from the liquor section of the store (and I rarely drink) so I can't recall the name right now. LOL There are some great spiced teas out too. Did you ever make the one involving instant tea and Tang?
Great Christmas gift idea. I have seen it called Snowman Soup especially if it is put into a snowman theme mug.
ReplyDeleteI bought a Chipotle recipe book the other day and there was hot chocolate with chipotle pepper in it.
ReplyDelete"Grown Up Hot Chocolate"
2 cups milk
4 oz bittersweet or semi-sweet chocolate cut into pieces
Large pinch of Chipotle powder, or to taste
1/2 tsp grate orange zest
freshly grated nutmeg for dusting
(*You can spike with Grand Marnier or favorite coffee liqueur)
Pat- I'm going to offer more ideas in the coming days.
ReplyDeleteLinda R.- Wow, that is different. Maybe we should try it at your house.
ReplyDeleteI made some really cute cups up like you are talking with the pep. sticks and marshmellows,chocolate and a note that read:
ReplyDeleteWas told you've been good this year
Always glad to hear it
With freezing weather drawing near
You'll need to warm the spirit
So here's a little snowman soup
Complete with stirring stick
Add hot water, Sip it slow
Its sure to do the trick.
It makes a cute gift for teachers and co-workers too!
As for my fav holiday drink I love egg nog! Yum! Have a great afternoon. Blessings, Karen
KKJD1 (Karen)- Love the little note with the Snowman Soup. So cute!
ReplyDeleteAngie- I don't have the one for tea and tang, but it sounds good.
ReplyDeleteTea with Tang is very good. My favorite winter drink is hot spiced cider. Love it. During the holidays I keep it brewing and hot. Just the smell of it makes good memories.
ReplyDeleteLea- That's a great idea for making the house smell like Christmas all winter long.
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