Spiked Hot Cocoa

This decadent treat is something that will warm anyone’s heart. Sweet, creamy, with a deep chocolate taste, this indulgent beverage will make you forget your holiday stress and embrace the Christmas spirit. If you want to make the occasion merrier, a splash or two (or three, we won’t judge you) of cognac will do the trick.

Ingredients:

• Serves two:
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup water
• 2 blocks tablea
• 2 tbsp Hershey’s powder
• 2 tbsp brown sugar or to taste whipped cream splash or two of cognac (for grown-ups)

Directions:

1. Heat water in pot. Add tablea and mix until dissolved.
2. Add milk and heat.
3. Add Hershey’s powder and sugar and stir until dissolved.
4. Slowly simmer to a boil.
5. Rim inside of cup with chocolate syrup Pour hot chocolate into cup.
6. Add whipped cream and garnish with sprinkles and Stik-O.
7. Add cognac to make the occasion merrier.

Video by Star Sabroso • Photography by Chapter One Studio • Food and props styling by Chichi Tullao