Red wine hot cocoa is a grown up version of a traditional and easy hot cocoa recipe to warm up with on a cold winter's night.
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: hot cocoa, red wine
Servings: 0
Author: Chasing the Seasons
Ingredients
2cupswhole milk
3tbsp100% unsweetened cocoa powder
4tbspgranulated sugar
pinch of salt
1/3cupbold red wine of choicerecommended Bordeaux
whipped cream (optional)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine milk, cocoa, sugar and salt, whisk continuously until chocolate and sugar have dissolved and the milk is very hot, but not boiling, about 5 minutes.
Remove from the heat and add the wine, stir well to incorporate. Ladle into mugs. Top with whipped cream (optional).