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5 Ways to Enhance Your Hot Chocolate

January 2, 2014 22 Comments

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1.  Amarula Liquor – I discovered this delicious stuff on my last cruise with Hubs, and while it is a taste-relative of Bailey’s, it’s made from the fruit of the marula tree (also called the elephant tree, or the marriage tree) and a dash of sugar. What better to add to your sweet adult drink? A shot will do ya. YUM!

2. Peppermint Extract – Go green and grab this bottle of Organic Peppermint Extract to liven up your hot chocolate.  Christmas in a cup!  (Plus, it’s under $4, which is a STEAL!)
3. Orange Extract – This organic extract is also under $4, and adds a slight citrus flavor to your drink.  It’s much like those chocolate oranges that grace your stocking during the holidays – yum!
4. Dash of Sea Salt – People use it in boxed chocolates, cupcakes, and truffles.  Why not add a dash to your hot chocolate?! Remember that a little goes a long way with this sea salt, so dash carefully and enjoy!
5. Candy Cane STRAWS: Use these nifty candy cane straws for a sweet holiday taste in your hot chocolate – it ends up being like peppermint chocolate bark in a cup! It also doubles as a super fun teacher gift or stocking stuffer with a box of your favorite hot cocoa.

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  1. Lindsey Paris says

    January 2, 2014 at 5:59 pm

    I like all of these. Sometimes I toss a Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup in mine. That is really good, too! Yum.

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  2. Lindsey Paris says

    January 2, 2014 at 6:05 pm

    I love the sea salt recommendation- I LOVE salted caramel hot chocolates from Starbucks so I really want to try them myself now!

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  3. Lindsey Paris says

    January 2, 2014 at 6:05 pm

    Candy cane straws sound delicious. I love these ideas.

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  4. Lindsey Paris says

    January 2, 2014 at 6:11 pm

    I love that liquor is number one! Haha, that’s how I like to enhance my hot chocolate! I’d like to try the sea salt too!

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  5. Lindsey Paris says

    January 2, 2014 at 6:21 pm

    I never thought of using sea salt for my hit chocolate. That sounds delicious!

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  6. Lindsey Paris says

    January 2, 2014 at 7:02 pm

    The candy cane straws will be happening. That I know for sure!

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  7. Lindsey Paris says

    January 2, 2014 at 7:48 pm

    Oh I’ve never thought about adding extracts to my coffee! I have some peppermint extract and regular mint too!

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  8. Lindsey Paris says

    January 2, 2014 at 8:04 pm

    Ok, if you insist! 🙂 I have never tried doing any of this but I will now!

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  9. Lindsey Paris says

    January 2, 2014 at 9:24 pm

    Um…yummy! I have never even thought of putting anything in my hot chocolate other than marshmallows or whip cream, and now I have all these new yummy flavors to try.

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  10. Lindsey Paris says

    January 2, 2014 at 9:34 pm

    You had me at Amarula Liquor. Hey.. you could combine that with all of the other additives 😉

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  11. Lindsey Paris says

    January 2, 2014 at 9:41 pm

    I have lost all respect for you not even making the slightest mention of whipped cream! No hot chocolate is complete without it. PS…I will take mine with peppermint extract, a candy cane straw and whipped cream!

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  12. Lindsey Paris says

    January 2, 2014 at 9:45 pm

    Yummy! I have been using the flavored marshmallows we picked up at Christmas time. I will be trying some of these ideas though because I love to add to my hot chocolate!

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  13. Lindsey Paris says

    January 3, 2014 at 12:15 am

    candy cane straws? must investigate. perfect for hot cocoa!! we love marshmallow too

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  14. Lindsey Paris says

    January 3, 2014 at 12:39 am

    Ahhhh! Hot chocolate made better. I love to drop a peppermint, a butterscotch, or even a couple cinnamon candies in my cocoa from time to time.

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  15. Lindsey Paris says

    January 3, 2014 at 10:33 am

    Oh my goodness, my girls are making me a shopping list as we speak. I love the orange extract idea, but they all sound super yummy.

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  16. Lindsey Paris says

    January 3, 2014 at 11:08 am

    After all this snow I totally need some hot cocoa inspiration! I love the peppermint idea!

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  17. Lindsey Paris says

    January 3, 2014 at 6:05 pm

    Oh I bet the orange extract is awesome. Great ideas thanks.

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  18. Lindsey Paris says

    January 3, 2014 at 9:26 pm

    I love using a peppermint sticks as a hot chocolate stirrer! I’ve also used chocolate milk instead of regular milk before which was odd but after a few sips it grew on me.

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  19. Lindsey Paris says

    January 3, 2014 at 9:50 pm

    These are some great ideas for kicking hot chocolate up a notch. My favorite is the orange extract.

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  20. Lindsey Paris says

    January 3, 2014 at 11:04 pm

    Those are great ideas! I love hot chocolate but I am also pretty boring about it because I usually just use marshmallows and chocolate chips!

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  21. Lindsey Paris says

    January 4, 2014 at 2:37 am

    I love to enhance my hot chocolate. You have me wanting to make some right now. I usually make my hot chocolate with water, add about a tablespoon of milk and throw in some marshmallows.

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  22. Lindsey Paris says

    January 10, 2014 at 10:37 am

    Don’t disown me! 🙂 Whipped cream is a classic for me!

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