Sunday, December 18, 2022

Orange Hot Chocolate #SundayFundayBloggers

Every holiday season I look forward to buying those Chocolate Oranges that they sell wrapped in foil.  You crach them on the table and they break into segments.  I think chocolate and orange is one of my favorite flavor profiles.  

Orange Hot Chocolate

So I decided to ask Frank to jazz up my hot chocolate with a splash of Grand Marnier last night.  

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Sue of Palatable Pastime is hosting our Sunday Funday Blogging group this week and asked us to share Hot Drinks.  I was originally going to make a large batch of Vin Brule to serve at one of the numerous holiday parties I had planned. But then I got smashed by a truck and spent all my entertainment time in the hospital.

Orange Hot Chocolate

Three weeks to the day that I got hit, I was released from the hospital.  Yesterday was my second day home and when Frank asked if he could get me anything I asked for some Orange Hot Chocolate.  He was happy to comply and even took over all the taking of photos so that I could join in today's event.

Let's take a look at what the others are serving up.........

Orange Hot Chocolate pin

Happily it is not quite as sweet as the Chocolate Orange and is a cozy and comforting way to cuddle up with a Christmas movie. He added a sprinkle of cinnamon on the top and it really amped up the flavor profile of this satisfying cup of cocoa.



Drinks, Cocktails, Chocolate, Grand Marnier
Drinks
American
Yield: 1 serving
Author: Wendy Klik
Orange Hot Chocolate

Orange Hot Chocolate

Creamy, delicious and comforting this hot chocolate gets elevated with the addition of Grand Marnier and a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar.
Prep time: 1 MinCook time: 4 MinTotal time: 5 Min

Ingredients

  • 1 packet hot cocoa mix
  • 1 c. milk
  • 1 jigger Grand Marnier
  • Marshmallows, if desired
  • Cinnamon sugar, if desired

Instructions

  1. Combine the milk and hot cocoa mix in a small saucepan over med heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until the cocoa is incorporated and the milk is steaming but not boiling.
  2. Pour into a mug and stir in the Grand Marnier.
  3. Garnish with Marshmallows and sprinkle with Cinnamon Sugar, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

202.86

Fat (grams)

8

Sat. Fat (grams)

4.64

Carbs (grams)

25.22

Fiber (grams)

0.04

Net carbs

25.18

Sugar (grams)

25.22

Protein (grams)

8.05

Sodium (milligrams)

102.22

Cholesterol (grams)

29.28
Created using The Recipes Generator

14 comments:

  1. So glad you are home! This sounds fantastic and I love that he took the photos too.

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  2. So glad you are home and recovering. Cheers to Frank for making that and taking photos. Life of a food blogger husband....

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  3. So glad you're home Wendy! I bet this is delicious!

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  4. Looks delicious, glad you are home to enjoy it.

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  5. That Frank! He's a keeper Wendy! Glad you are home and feeling better!

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  6. It's judee from Gluten Free A-Z Blog. I do love this idea and must admit that I never thought about orange and chocolate together. Sounds perfect.

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