The magical experience of biting into a freshly made chocolate-covered cherry can now also be sipped! Cherry-On-Top Hot Chocolate enchants your taste buds with the richness and creaminess of hot chocolate, with the addition of the bold, tart notes of cherry, adding a welcome contrast and great depth of flavor! Add in a little vodka for an extra warming experience and you have the perfect way to enjoy an evening watching the snow fall outside from your favorite cozy chair! Cherry-On-Top Hot Chocolate really does put a cherry on top of your day!
Ingredients
For the hot chocolate:
- 1 ounce vodka, optional
- 1 cup prepared hot chocolate, homemade or store-bought, cooled
- 5 maraschino cherries
- 2 teaspoons maraschino cherry juice
Optional, for serving:
- whipped cream, to taste
- maraschino cherries, to taste
- chocolate sauce, to taste
Directions
Step 1 –In a blender, add the vodka, the cooled hot chocolate, 5 of the cherries, and the cherry juice and blend the mixture until smooth.
Step 2 –Reheat the hot chocolate mixture to your preferred temperature.
Step 3 –Transfer the hot chocolate to a serving glass.
Step 4 –Serve garnished with the whipped cream, the remaining cherries, and the chocolate sauce.
