It's Hot Cocoa Time....

                  Hot Cocoa

My hot beverage of choice is always hot cocoa (second choice is tea).  I also have to be really chilled to drink a hot beverage.  Last year I set up a Hot Cocoa Station with chocolate spoons and lots of peppermints - and some Peppermint Twist vodka (in case I was REALLY chilled!)

The candy spoons are real easy to make and melt in the hot cocoa, adding a sweet and cinnamon flavor:

They can also make a cute gift:

A festive mug, a packet of cocoa mix and a chocolate dipped marshmallow with crushed candy canes also makes a fun and useful gift:

Children love these reindeer who hang on the side of a mug or bowl!

They can be found at Raw Rutes

            What's new this year?

This year I used my MacKenzie-Childs Cheese Course for a mini Hot Cocoa Station:

I placed my favorite mug beside a few packets of instant hot cocoa mix....

.....a bowl of seasonal marshmallows, some candy canes....

...and peppermint spoons!

Once the snow falls, I love a cup of this on a chilly morning!

Mr Snowman is just waiting !

Here's a recipe if you like to make your own cocoa mix:

What's your favorite hot beverage?