When the weather gets cold, I can’t help but start to think about tasty hot beverages. I don’t drink coffee, but I’m a huge fan of hot cocoa! Which got me thinking about the fun ways you could incorporate it into your holiday entertaining. Start with some delicious gourmet hot chocolate, and then provide as many delicious garnishes as you please!
Tasty topping ideas:
- Peppermint sticks
- Cinnamon sticks
- Homemade marshmallows
- Ginger snap cookies
- Chocolate chips (or mint chocolate chips, even better!)
- Marshmallow fluff
- Rock candy sticks
- Homemade biscotti
- Chocolate dipped spoons
- Whipped Cream
- Nutmeg, cinnamon and other spices to dust on top
- Candy crumbles: toffee crunch, peppermints, candy bars
- For the adults: Peppermint schnapps, Kahlua or Baileys
I think a fabulous assortment of cookies would be the perfect accompaniment to a hot cocoa bar, and you could even create some “take home” mugs for your friends and family to enjoy later. Include a keepsake mug, hot cocoa mix and a chocolate spoon, and wrap it beautifully.
