8 Ways to Jazz Up Basic Hot Chocolate

Hot chocolate is a great treat in the winter. Chocolate, milk and a bit of whipped cream on top, it always seems to evoke a smile. We’ve come up with a few ways you can jazz up your basic bag of hot chocolate.

1. Peppermint Pleaser

Add 1 tsp peppermint extract to hot chocolate. Top with whipped cream.

2. Hazelnut Heaven

Drizzle 2 tbsp hazelnut spread into prepared hot chocolate.

3. Caramel Delight

Prepare hot chocolate. Add 3 tbsp of store-bought caramel sauce and stir until combined.

4. Irish Dream

Add 1 shot of Irish cream to hot chocolate. Top with whipped cream.

5. Coconut Breeze

Prepare hot chocolate with coconut milk. Top with whipped cream, toasted coconut and a drizzle of chocolate sauce.

6. Chocolaty Chocolate

Grab a handful of chocolate chips and pour into a mug. Prepare hot chocolate with water and stir.

7. Spicy Hot Chocolate

Stir 1 tsp of cinnamon into prepared hot chocolate. Add a cinnamon stick and top with whipped cream.

8. Boozy Hot Chocolate

Take a liquor, like Kahlua, blackberry brandy, Frangelico or Grand Marnier, and add 1 shot to prepared hot chocolate for and adult treat.