Hot Chocolate Drinks Recipe
A variety of hot chocolate beverages.
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Ingredients
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Base Hot Chocolate
Peppermint Hot Chocolate Variation
Spicy Hot Chocolate Variation
S'mores Hot Chocolate Variation
Method
Base Hot Chocolate Preparation
- 1
- 2
Heat Mixture
Continue to heat, stirring frequently, until the mixture is hot but not boiling.
- 3
Serve
Pour the hot chocolate into mugs and serve as is or choose a variation below.
Peppermint Hot Chocolate Variation
- 4
Add Peppermint Flavor
Stir in the peppermint extract after heating the base hot chocolate.
- 5
Top with Whipped Cream
Finish with whipped cream and sprinkle crushed candy canes on top.
Spicy Hot Chocolate Variation
- 6
Add Spices
Mix in cinnamon and cayenne pepper after heating the base hot chocolate.
S'mores Hot Chocolate Variation
- 7
Add S'mores Ingredients
Top the hot chocolate with marshmallows, drizzle with chocolate syrup, and sprinkle graham cracker crumbs.