There really isn’t anything quite like coming in from the cold and enjoying a warm cup of hot cocoa. While instant hot chocolate alone is enough of a treat for most of us, sometimes it’s nice to switch things up a bit.
Use one of these tasty twists to make your next cup of hot chocolate even more indulgent:
- Coffee: If you enjoy coffee, why not add some fresh or instant coffee to your next cup of hot chocolate? Adding a shot of coffee or espresso will not only add something new to your hot cocoa, it’ll also give you an extra boost to get through the chilly afternoon.
- Peppermint: Adding a peppermint stick to your hot chocolate will elevate your drink to the next level of tastiness. This is a great option any time, but it’s particularly satisfying when you have a cold.
- Almond: Want to add a flavor that’s a perfect complement to hot chocolate? Consider using a quarter-cup of almond milk or some almond extract next time you make hot cocoa. To make your beverage even tastier, add some cinnamon and nutmeg, as well.
- Peanut Butter: What’s better than peanut butter and chocolate? If you love this combination of flavors, add a tablespoon of peanut butter to your hot cocoa for a tasty treat. Just be sure you mix your drink enough for the peanut butter to melt before you indulge.
- Nutella: If you don’t have any peanut butter, stir a spoonful or two of Nutella into your hot chocolate to make your beverage extra special.
- Coconut: While you’re busy dreaming about being on the beach in the middle of winter, you can conjure up images of a tropical retreat simply by adding a quarter-cup of coconut milk to your hot cocoa.
- Cherries: If you enjoy a chocolate cordial from time to time, pick up a jar of maraschino cherries and add a drop (or two … or three) of the juice to your hot chocolate to recreate the beverage you love.
- Hot Sauce: Take your hot cocoa to the next level by adding a few dashes of your favorite hot sauce. Out of hot sauce? Consider using two slices of a fresh Habanero pepper to add an extra kick to your hot cocoa.
- Vanilla: Add a quarter-teaspoon of vanilla extract to create a pleasing twist on your hot chocolate.
- Ice Cream: Make your next cup of hot cocoa extra luscious and filling by adding a scoop of your favorite ice cream.
With so many possible twists on hot chocolate, it’s clear the hot beverage is one of the most versatile and pleasing cold weather drinks. Offering a wide array of hard to find brands, Beverage Universe is versatile enough to deliver the products you need right to your doorstep, including some hard-to-find brands.
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