How do you add flavor to hot chocolate?

An easy way to add extra flavor to any cup of cocoa—be it out of the box or homemade—is to add a touch of your favorite spices. A sprinkle of cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, nutmeg or even cayenne can all be welcome warming additions.

What Flavours go well with hot chocolate?

Generally, the best sweet food pairings for hot chocolate are sweets with a pronounced flavor, such as mint—anything with peppermint, such as mints, chocolates, candy canes, etc., are a great choice. Try angel food cake drizzled with caramel sauce, crème de menthe liqueur, or limoncello.

What do you spike hot chocolate with?

Best liquor to spike hot chocolate

  1. Aged or dark rum: The favorite!
  2. Bourbon: Another great choice: the sip is deliciously cozy with a whiskey finish.
  3. Creme de menthe or peppermint schnapps: Perfectly minty and smooth!
  4. Baileys: Creamy, bright, almost fruity, and sweet.
  5. Kahlua: Smooth and subtle, and very sweet.

Can I add vanilla extract to hot chocolate?

In a mug, combine the cocoa powder, sugar and water and stir to make a paste. Remove the cinnamon stick from the milk. Pour the milk into the mug and stir to mix well. Add the vanilla extract and stir.

How do you upgrade Swiss Miss hot cocoa?

It’s time to spice up your classic cocoa with caramel, candy, and even ice cream. Bye bye boring Swiss Miss….

  1. Boil water.
  2. While it boils, crush an Oreo at the bottom of a mug.
  3. Pour hot chocolate mix on top of Oreo. Add water to hot chocolate mix. Stir until combined.
  4. Top with whipped cream and crushed up Oreo.

How do you make Swiss Miss hot chocolate taste better?

Add a tablespoon of peanut butter or other nut butter. For an enhanced flavor experience, heat up some creamy nut butter and incorporate it into your mix. We’d be hard-pressed to find a more iconic flavor duo than chocolate and peanut butter — so why miss out on that opportunity with hot cocoa?

What can you put in hot chocolate instead of marshmallows?

Sweet add-ins include marshmallows, whipped cream, caramel, flavored spreads, and maple syrup. To transform cocoa into a cocktail, add flavored liqueurs or traditional spirits. Other unique ways to liven up hot chocolate include adding coffee, spices, and extracts.

What liquor is good in hot chocolate?

You have a lot of options when making a spiked hot chocolate. My favorite liquor to add to hot chocolate is Baileys Irish Cream, it’s luxurious creamy flavor blends perfectly with chocolate. However, peppermint schnapps is another great option, as is Kahlua, rum, or brandy.

How much alcohol do you add to hot chocolate?

Single Serving: To make an alcoholic hot chocolate with whipped cream vodka, add 1 1/2 ounce of whipped cream vodka per serving of hot cocoa. Big Batch: For a big batch, follow the hot chocolate recipe located in the recipe card, omitting the vodka and Kahlua it calls for. Instead, add 1 cup of whipped cream vodka.

Does cinnamon and vanilla go together?

Pairing Cinnamon with Vanilla This is a classic flavor to pair with cinnamon. Think snickerdoodles. Try our famous Old-Fashioned Snickerdoodles to see how vanilla and cinnamon create a great flavor combination.

How do you make caramel hot chocolate?

Instructions

  1. In a small saucepan, stir together sugar and cocoa powder. Add water and heat over medium heat, stirring continuously until well-combined and smooth.
  2. Stir in caramel sauce followed by milk.
  3. Pour into an 8-ounce mug, top with whipped cream or marshmallows and optional extra caramel sauce, and enjoy!