Description
A warm and festive beverage perfect for Christmas celebrations. This cafe-style drink brings holiday flavors to your cup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups milk
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Whipped cream for topping
- Crushed candy cane for garnish
Instructions
- Heat milk in a saucepan over medium heat until warm but not boiling.
- Whisk in cocoa powder until fully dissolved.
- Add sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir well.
- Remove from heat and mix in vanilla extract.
- Pour into mugs and top with whipped cream.
- Sprinkle crushed candy cane on top.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use whole milk for a creamier texture.
- Adjust sugar to taste.
- For extra richness, add a splash of heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 5 mins
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: christmas cafe festive beverage hot chocolate holiday drink