5 Gourmet Hot Chocolates Recipes

 

We all need a little extra warmth on those long winter nights. Here are five gourmet hot chocolate recipes to get you through the frostiest of winter nights.

 

Peppermint White Hot Chocolate

Vesper & Vine Best Hot Chocolate Recipes Peppermint White Hot Chocolate

This Peppermint White Hot Chocolate is ultra-delicious and over the top which makes it a delectable treat on cold winter days. This drink features white chocolate and peppermint candy canes which makes it creamy, delicious and oh-so-silky. Slip a little Peppermint Schnapps into this gourmet hot chocolate for cozy winter date nights in.

Get the full recipe at Cincy Shopper.

 

Blackberry Hot Chocolate

Vesper & Vine Best Hot Chocolate Recipes Blackberry Hot Chocolate

This creation mixes the rich flavors of blackberries with the deep flavors of chocolate for a classic dessert taste. This gourmet hot chocolate recipe calls for actual dark chocolate to be melted into scalding milk before being blitzed with blackberries. As a result, it's rich and frothy and a perfect combination fo the two flavors. It's sure to be a hit with the kids!

Get the full recipe at Little Sugar Snaps.

Red Velvet Hot Chocolate

Vesper & Vine Best Hot Chocolate Vegan Beet Hot Chocolate

Vegan queens, this one is for you! This Red Velvet Hot Chocolate has a few secret ingredients that make it a superfood delight. Most noteworthy of the super ingredients are beets. Beets give this drink a rich pink color, also tons of healthful benefits, and you almost can't taste the beets! Finally, it's topped with a coconut milk whipped cream which makes it even more delicious!

Get the full recipe at The Green Life.

 

London Fog Hot Chocolate with Mapled Whipped Cream

Vesper & Vine Gourmet Hot Chocolate Recipes London Fog with Mapled Whipped Cream

Here's a gourmet hot chocolate recipe that is a mouthful in more ways than one. This London Fog Hot Chocolate with Mapled Whipped Cream is a true original and will be a wintertime favorite for tea lovers. This recipe features Early Gray tea which gives it a delicate bergamot flavor that results in an even more unique combination with the dark chocolate. It's a must-try on your next cold weekend at home.

Get the full recipe from the Kitchen McCabe.

Bourbon Spiked Hot Chocolate

Vesper & Vine Gourmet Hot Chocolate Recipes Bourbon Spike Hot Chocolate

This list wouldn't be complete without a boozy concoction slipped in. This Bourbon Spiked Hot Chocolate recipe is truly the easiest way to get that internal warm glow on cold winter's days. It's thick, creamy, and topped with a decadent helping of whipped cream. You certainly can choose your own bourbon, but I would suggest a peanut butter bourbon. Alternatively, you could even use a spiced rum if you wanted a little cinnamon in your life. If you click the link below, a delicious mess of caramel, bourbon, and chocolate will be headed your way.

Get the full recipe at A Cookie Named Desire.

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