Jul 17 2026
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Hot Chocolate Drinks Recipe

Inspired by Peacock Alley
Time20m
Serves2

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. 1

    Combine Ingredients

    In a saucepan, whisk together the milk, cocoa powder, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Heat Mixture

    Continue to heat, stirring frequently, until the mixture is hot but not boiling.

  3. 3

    Serve

    Pour the hot chocolate into mugs and serve as is or choose a variation below.

Peppermint Hot Chocolate Variation

  1. 4

    Add Peppermint Flavor

    Stir in the peppermint extract after heating the base hot chocolate.

  2. 5

    Top with Whipped Cream

    Finish with whipped cream and sprinkle crushed candy canes on top.

Spicy Hot Chocolate Variation

  1. 6

    Add Spices

    Mix in cinnamon and cayenne pepper after heating the base hot chocolate.

S'mores Hot Chocolate Variation

  1. 7

    Add S'mores Ingredients

    Top the hot chocolate with marshmallows, drizzle with chocolate syrup, and sprinkle graham cracker crumbs.

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