Red Wine Hot Cocoa

What could possibly go better with chocolate than red wine?  This is just a match made in heaven and begs to be served together!  I thought it would be great to create a creamy and delicious red wine hot cocoa recipe and boy am I glad I did.  The flavors in this drink are amazing and I’ll definitely be serving it at all my holiday gatherings this year!  This is one of those recipes that will impress all your guests! Check out how easy it is to make!

 I decided to use Mirassou Pinot Noir in my recipe because it displays fresh fruit aromas and flavors of cherries, strawberries and red currants.  It was the perfect blend of flavors with the chocolate.  Be sure to stop by the Mirassou website for more information on Pinot Noir and the PERFECT pairing ideas!

How to Make Red Wine Hot Cocoa

Ingredients

•  1 1/2 Cup Milk
• 1/2 Cup Mirassou Pinot Noir Red Wine
• 1 Cup Milk Chocolate Chips
• 1 Teaspoon Cinnamon

Instructions

Step 1 – In a medium sauce pan, heat the milk and Mirassou Pinot Noir on medium heat

Step 2 – Add the chocolate chips and cinnamon and stir constantly until the chocolate is completely melted and you have a creamy consistency

Step 3 – Pour into mugs and enjoy.

I made a homemade cinnamon whipped topping as well and it was like a dessert.

Homemade Cinnamon Whipped Topping

Ingredients You Need

• 2 Cups Heavy Cream
• 2 Tablespoons Powdered sugar
• 1 Teaspoon Cinnamon

Instructions

In a stand mixer, beat the heavy cream, sugar and cinnamon until soft peaks form.  Add to your red wine hot cocoa!

 I added some chocolate shavings on top of my red wine hot cocoa, and a drizzle of dark chocolate syrup would be yummy, too.

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Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Mirassou.  Even though I have been compensated for this post, all opinions are 100% my own!