Cosy Christmas Hot Chocolate Flavours You Can Easily Make At Home

Christmas has an amusing way of turning everybody into little kids again. Suddenly, your fairy lights start feeling magical, music sounds merrier, and there is a craving for something hot, not sweet, but chocolatey, something like coffee, etc. Amidst all this, one name is hot chocolate. There is something about holding a warm cup of hot chocolate that instantly feels joyful, like you’re covering your hands around a cosy warmer. It is nostalgic, indulgent, and also a bit emotional, taking down the memory lane of winter holidays, family desserts, and childhood evenings spent while watching Christmas movies. But also, there is not always the mood to get dressed up and step out on cold evenings to take a sip of hot chocolate. The best part? You can easily whip up some of the flavours to make your kind of mug of hot chocolate at home.

With some good cocoa, warm milk and a hint of Christmasy flavours like cinnamon, peppermint or orange, you can easily make your own winter drink at home. Even if you are not celebrating Christmas the traditional way, hot chocolate will still give you that holiday feeling - soft, sweet, and extremely comforting after a long, tiring day. Hot chocolate is perfect for gifting yourself small joy, enjoying sip by sip.

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Candy Cane Peppermint Hot Chocolate

This tastes like holidays in every sip, where cool mint meets silky chocolate. Begin by melting some chocolate into milk, and add peppermint essence to it. Stir the crushed candy cane into the drink. The mint will slowly dissolve and flavour up the cocoa instead of overpowering its taste. Top it with some mini marshmallows and a candy cane hook on the edge of the mug, and suddenly, your regular evening becomes Christmas-special. Kids will love it, but adults will enjoy it even more. Candy can pepperment hot chocolate feels like the winter version of peppermint-flavoured ice cream.

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Orange Cinnamon Hot Chocolate

If you adore chocolate oranges during the time of Christmas, you will definitely love them. Simmer milk with a cinnamon stick, melt chocolate into it and grate some fresh orange zest from the top right at the end. The outcome is deep cocoa with a bright citrusy lift and a subtle spice, almost like mulled wine punch but in dessert form. Orange cinnamon hot chocolate is for evenings when you want something indulgent but also not too heavy. Dust some cocoa powder from the top and serve it steaming hot with a slice of orange by the side. 

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Nutella Hazelnut Christmas Hot Cocoa

When the winter feels extra cold, sipping on Nutella hot chocolate feels like snuggling inside a blanket. Whisk some Nutella into the hot milk until it turns creamy and glossy, then add one teaspoon of cocoa to balance the sweetness. The hazelnut flavour will give all the Christmas vibes, just like Ferrero Rocher, but in a melted format. Add some toasted nuts from the top for extra crunch or whipped cream to make it more festive. The real charm lies in how unbelievably easy it is to make, as you do not need any fancy chocolate at all, but will still end up enjoying something elegant and luxurious.

Spiced Mocha Noel Hot Chocolate

This drink is for those who like bold flavours. Brew strong coffee and mix it with some melted chocolate, cinnamon and a hint of nutmeg to make it more like a wintery mocha. It is bold, satisfying, a little bittersweet and just warming enough for the cool December nights. The coffee stops the drink from being too sweet, whereas the spices add to that festive holiday feeling. Serve it in that special mug you take out only during Christmas, and sip slowly. It will give you a feeling like you are sitting in a European Christmas café without leaving your home.

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