Description
A rich and indulgent hot chocolate blended with dry red wine, creating a bold and luxurious winter cocktail that’s perfect for cozy evenings.
Ingredients
Hot Chocolate Base
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp sugar
Flavorings
- 2 oz dry red wine (such as Merlot)
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Heat the milk: Pour the whole milk into a saucepan and heat it over low heat, ensuring it warms gently without boiling.
- Add cocoa and sugar: Whisk in the unsweetened cocoa powder and sugar until fully dissolved and the mixture is smooth and evenly combined.
- Incorporate wine and vanilla: Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the dry red wine and vanilla extract carefully. Avoid boiling after adding the wine to preserve its flavor and alcohol content.
- Serve warm: Pour the hot chocolate into a mug and serve immediately to enjoy the rich, luxurious blend.
Notes
- Use a dry red wine like Merlot for the best flavor balance.
- Do not boil the mixture after adding the wine to maintain the delicate taste and alcohol content.
- Adjust sugar to taste if preferred sweeter or less sweet.
- This recipe is ideal for a single serving, but proportions can be adjusted for more servings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Hot Cocktails
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: European
