The winter season is here and I can’t seem to move away from piping hot foods and beverages. Be it noshing upon soups or treating myself to gajak in the evening, or drooling over rustic non-vegetarian curries for dinner., winter season is all about indulgence to me. But what I love most about it is that it is the time when I can treat my sweet tooth to my most favourite winter beverage- hot chocolate. Call it a ‘peak winter comfort dream’, hot chocolate has been associated with winters and 'snowy days' especially in western countries; but over the years this decadent drink has become a symbol of winter months all over the world now.
Melted chocolate mixed with cocoa powder topped with shaved chocolate or dollops of whipped cream; I cannot say no to this ever. Can you? Add to it a variety of flavors one can experiment with to spruce up the drink- peppermint extract, salted caramel, cinnamon stick or hazelnut chocolate spread, one can also add a splash of alcohol to it too. Aren’t you slurping already? If yes, then we’ve got some of the most amazing hot chocolate recipes for you try at home.
1. Hot Chocolate
This one is just what you need when having a bad throat or cold or flu. Made with raw cacao powder and adaptogens like Reishi mushroom, maca, and ashwagandha, this hot chocolate os low on sugar and this make for a perfect beverage for all.
2. Baileys Original Irish Cream Hot Chocolate
This is one indulgence that is perfect for peak winter season when you simply can’t beat the chills. With Bailey’s Irish cream liquer mixed with hot chocolate, whipped cream and chocolate shavings, this is a perfect drink to relax with in the evenings
3. Peppermint Hot Chocolate
Four ingredients and just five minutes, this peppermint flavoured hot chocolate with coconut whipped cream can be a dairy-free alternative to classic hot chocolate. All you need is to choose coconut milk instead of the regular one.
So which one are you making first? Let us know.