This red wine hot cocoa recipe is the new spiked holiday drink. Warming and comforting, this hot chocolate is anything but ordinary. A nice red wine pairs well with the chocolate. The fruity flavors hit all the right spots in combination with the brown sugar. This is a perfect nightcap. Share it with a loved one or your best friend in front of a fire. It is sure to be a hit at your next winter party.
Key Takeaways:
- Add cinnamon to give you an extra boost of flavor in the hot chocolate
- Don’t use store-bought hot chocolate, instead follow this recipe to make your own
- Use an inexpensive bottle, like you would for sangria, and save the expensive stuff for a nice meal.
“A fruity red wine like a Merlot or Zinfandel works best here, as it plays in harmony with the delicately bitter dark chocolate and caramel notes in brown sugar.”
Read more: https://www.thekitchn.com/recipe-red-wine-hot-chocolate-238376
