Festive Holiday Cocktail!

Tis the season for a good holiday cocktail! What's the point of having a holiday party if you aren't serving a festive drink? Or don't you dare have your friends over to gather around the fireplace and not have a warm cocktail in their hands! Of course, I won't let you go out like that so I've crafted a delicious strawberry dipped hot cocoa cocktail that's perfect for your next holiday shindig ! This spiked cocoa literally tastes like a warm chocolate covered strawberry and it's sure to NOT disappoint you or your loved ones this holiday season. Enjoy this yummy hand crafted goodness as a token of cheer from me to you! Have a Beautiful & Happy Holiday!

Strawberry Dipped Hot CoCoa

Items Needed:

Hot CoCoa Mix

Heavy Whipping Cream

Half & Half

Whipped cream

Cinnamon

Fresh or Frozen Strawberries

Strawberry liqueur

Crème De Cocoa

Directions:

Pour a half a cup of half & half into a small pot on a low to medium heat setting
Mix in a half a cup of heavy whipping cream into the pot with the half & half (This cream mixture allows your cocktail to be thick and creamy. If you would like your cocktail to be less creamy use hot water only)
Allow cream mixture to warm while you stir every 2 minutes
Once your cream mixture is hot enough for your liking remove it from the stove top
Pour a packet of your favorite hot cocoa mix into your best holiday mug (you can also make your hot cocoa from scratch if you prefer )
Pour 1 cup of your cream mixture into your mug with your hot cocoa mix
Stir Until it is well mixed
Pour 1 oz of Crème De Cocoa into your mug
Pour a 1/2 oz of your chosen strawberry liqueur (I Used strawberry Pucker by Dekuyper)
Stir liqueur's until well mixed
Top your spiked hot cocoa with 1 tablespoon of whipped cream
Top your whipped cream with 1 whole strawberry
Garnish your whipped cream & strawberry with a pinch of cinnamon

Happy Holidays,

-EEH