Cold weather and holiday festivities means one thing, and one thing only: it’s the perfect time of year for hot cocoa! So create an amazing homemade hot chocolate beverage with Olympus Carrington’s handy how-to guide – keep reading to get started.

Use High Quality Chocolate

Whether your hot chocolate recipe calls for cocoa powder or whole chocolate, make sure to use one with high quality ingredients – trust us, it really makes a difference in taste! For chopped chocolate bars melted into dreamy deliciousness, check out this French-style recipe. Or maybe, you’d prefer to use cocoa powder, like in this easy-to-make recipe.

Whipped Hot Cocoa

Whip it? Yea, we said it! This hot cocoa recipe is a chocolatey spin-off of the uber-popular whipped coffee craze happening on social media platforms. All you’ll need for this delicious recipe is cocoa powder, sugar, and heavy whipping cream. And of course, we can’t forget about the whisk or the hand mixer to make this light and fluffy, chocolatey masterpiece.

Mix Up the Flavors & Toppings

Add a dash of vanilla or peppermint extract, sprinkle on some cinnamon and nutmeg, dollop on some frothed cream, or pop on a few marshmallows – the possibilities are endless!

Not Feeling Inspired?

Olympus Carrington has you covered for all your hot chocolate needs! Stop by the leasing office anytime during business hours to pick up an on-the-house Holiday Hot Cocoa.

Looking for more delicious recipes and seasonal activities? Check out our other blog posts today!