Indulge me for a minute… no, actually indulge YOURSELF. Red Wine Hot Chocolate is a thing, and it is delicious!
We are on the other side of a winter storm which brought snow followed by freezing rain and then single digit temperatures, and I can’t think of a better drink to warm up with after navigating the frozen tundra that is currently Massachusetts.
The ingredient list is short, it comes together quickly, and the combination of red wine and chocolate is – unsurprisingly – quite good (the smooth acidity of the wine keeps the hot chocolate from being too cloyingly sweet). You could certainly simply add wine to instant hot cocoa, but making it from scratch yields a cup of unrivaled rich chocolatey goodness.
I’ll just be over here cuddled up with a mug of this blissful beverage until winter is over.
Red Wine Hot Chocolate
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 3-5 minutes
Ingredients (2 servings)
- 1 cup milk, preferably organic (I used 1%)
- 1/3 cup good quality dark chocolate (chips or finely chopped)
- 1/2 cup good quality dry red wine, such as Cabernet Sauvignon
- 1 Tbsp pure maple syrup, optional
Instructions
Combine the milk and chocolate in a heavy-bottomed saucepan set over medium heat. Slowly heat the mixture, whisking often, until the chocolate has fully melted into the milk. Add in the red wine and stir until heated through. Taste and add maple syrup for additional sweetness, if desired.
