Celebrate this Christmas at home while enjoying a hot cup of cocoa to get into the jolly Christmas spirit. We have an easy yet simple recipe for you to enjoy a hot cup at home which you can make for yourself and your loved ones.

Ingredients required for this recipe:

1.Hot cocoa (unsweetened)

2.1 cup of Milk- almond milk, soy milk, rice milk, cow milk (any kind of milk works)

3. I-2 tablespoons of sugar (depending on how much sweet you like can be more than 2 tbsp)

4.Pinch of salt

5.1/4 tbsp vanilla extract

6.1 Tbsp cinnamon (can be less or more depends on your preference) (optional)

7.Marshmallows (optional)

8.Whipped cream (optional)

Preparation:

Whisk the Cocoa, sugar, salt and 2 tbsp of milk together in a small saucepan over a medium-low flame until the cocoa and sugar are dissolved in the milk. Whisk the rest of the milk over medium heat, whisking occasionally until the drink is hot. Stir in vanilla 5 minutes before taking out the drink. Pour into a mug. Add marshmallows and sprinkle cinnamon on top.Add whipped cream to the sides of the circumference of the cup.

If you like your drink frothy, you can blend it in the blender and once removed from the blender, you can add marshmallows and sprinkle cinnamon on top. However, you must add the whipped cream in the blender. You can also add it again once you remove it from the blender just for the aesthetic or presentation if serving to others.

Your drink is ready to serve! Enjoy!

By Meena Atmakuri