It's Hot CoCoa time!

[rusty_tlc]

Basic Hot Cocoa using the package directions on the Hersey can is great. I love that I can control the amount of sugar, for health reasons and because most mixes are way to sweet for my taste.


But I'm sure this is only the intro to a whole world of chocolate beverage goodness. Post up and share your favorite brand of Cocoa and what you like to add to the basic recipe.

One of my favorite additions is a nice glug or two of 100 proof peppermint schnapps. We call it a Snowshoe around here. It's like drinking a hot peppermint patty. :drool:

 

[AxeAngel]

There was an excellent and LONG thread about hot cocoa on here, I'd search but it sucks to do that on the iPhone.

I remember a lot of guys raving about some Mexican cocoa that was only available at international stores. And of course all the adult hot cocoa recipes. For ease of making some just dropped peppermint patties or butterscotch directly into their drinks. Then their was the whole mini vs regular marshmallow discussion...

-Sam

 

[rusty_tlc]

It's a new season, so why not a new thread?

BTW I'm a whipped cream guy, I prefer it over marsh mellows.

 

[Antichrist]

My input
http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/showpost.php?p=305594&postcount=23

I prefer maple syrup rather than sugar.

 

[AxeAngel]

Here ya go

Best Cocoa

 

[bucketosudz]

Stephens Gourmet for me! http://www.indulgentfoods.com/

 

[rusty_tlc]

My input
http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/showpost.php?p=305594&postcount=23

I prefer maple syrup rather than sugar.

I have real maple syrup in the cupboard right now. I may try this later if I can sneak by the dessert police.

 

[Errant]

I really like the Nestle Mexican Abuelita stuff. It's a puck of cocoa mix that you cook into milk. Great with your choice of spirits, too

 

[Black Dog]

When I'm out winter camping I like to drink a cup of cocoa with a pad of butter in it before bed time. Then that gives me warm fluid and some fat to burn while I sleep. I doubt it keeps me any warmer but its something I was taught years ago and have always done it.

 

[jeepdreamer]

Now your talkin'..!

Man...You guys are killing me! Less than a week left in the sandbox and I'm already on page two of things I've missed and need to enjoy! Gonna load the Jeep F/******** with all kinds of stuff and head out into the desert! Since its cool out finally I think the Hot Cocoa is gonna be a must too! Yippie!

 

[xcmountain80]

i really like the nestle mexican abuelita stuff. It's a puck of cocoa mix that you cook into milk. Great with your choice of spirits, too

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[rusty_tlc]

I really like the Nestle Mexican Abuelita stuff. It's a puck of cocoa mix that you cook into milk. Great with your choice of spirits, too

I've seen that in the store, guess I'll have to give it a try.,

 

[SilverBullet]

My wife has a killer home made hot chocolate recipe, if you guys are ever campign with us, feel free to ask for some. We serve it at the christmas party too at our house every year.

 

[Maude]

When I'm out winter camping I like to drink a cup of cocoa with a pad of butter in it before bed time. Then that gives me warm fluid and some fat to burn while I sleep. I doubt it keeps me any warmer but its something I was taught years ago and have always done it.

I have never heard of this, but definitely sounds worth trying! Supposed to be below freezing in North GA this weekend - perfect time to test it out. :REOutCampFire03:

 

[jeepdreamer]

I have never heard of this, but definitely sounds worth trying! Supposed to be below freezing in North GA this weekend - perfect time to test it out. :REOutCampFire03:

Mmm....Top of Blood Mountain at sunrise with a very large cup of perfect tempature hot cocoa sounds like Heaven!!! Or maybe along Jacks river falls when the night noises start cranking up. Man I miss Georgia!