Ahhh, winter is about to arrive, and that only means one thing: hot chocolate recipes and movies.

When the holiday season starts, we automatically think about the smell of cinnamon, gingerbread cookies, peppermint, and good ole hot chocolate. If you are not a fan of coffee and this is your drink of choice during these dates, we give you three original recipes to prepare.

Give your hot chocolate a twist with these recipes

1. Chili Spice Hot Chocolate

We know it sounds a little weird but it’s not. In fact, the flavor of cocoa stands out a lot when you add spices.

Need:

• Milk (2 cups)
• Dark chocolate (about 100 g, chopped)
• Sugar to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Pinch of chili powder

Preparation:

1. Heat the milk in a saucepan over medium heat until hot but not boiling.
2. Add the chopped dark chocolate and stir until completely melted.
3. Add sugar to taste and mix well.
4. Stir in the cinnamon powder and a pinch of chili powder.
5. Continue stirring until everything is well combined.
6. Serve hot and enjoy.

2. Mint Marshmallow Hot Chocolate

Need:

• Milk (2 cups)
• Milk chocolate (about 100 g, chopped)
• Sugar to taste
• Peppermint extract (1/4 teaspoon)
• Marshmallows

Preparation:

1. Heat the milk in a saucepan over medium heat until hot but not boiling.
2. Add the chopped milk chocolate and stir until completely melted.
3. Add sugar to taste and mix well.
4. Add the peppermint extract and stir to incorporate.
5. Serve in mugs and garnish with marshmallows.
6. If desired, you can toast the marshmallows for a hint of smoky flavor.

3. Caramelized Orange Cinnamon Hot Chocolate

Need:

• 2 cups milk
• 100 g dark chocolate (with a high percentage of cocoa)
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1 cinnamon stick
• Peel of half an orange, cut into strips
• 1 pinch of salt
• Whipped cream and chocolate zest for garnish (optional)

Preparation:

1. In a saucepan over medium heat, heat the milk and cinnamon stick until almost boiling.
2. Melt the chocolate in a microwave in adouble boiler or at short intervals in the microwave.
3. Add the melted chocolate to the hot milk and mix well until incorporated.
4. Add the sugar and a pinch of salt. Stir well.
5. Add the strips of orange peel to the mixture and let it infuse for about 5 minutes.
6. Remove the cinnamon stick and orange peel strips from your chocolate.
7. Serve the hot chocolate, washwith whipped cream and chocolate zest if you’re craving it.