The weather is cooler, we’re pulling out our winter necessities and turning to hot beverages to keep our hands warm. The classic Pumpkin Spice Latte is back and with it the other delicious tastes of early winter, including hot apple cider and of course, hot chocolate. The perfect thing about owning a Keurig is you can brew yourself one cup of hot chocolate at the touch of a button, but we want to share with you a few ways you can enhance your Keurig hot chocolate to make it a little more special!
Just Add Milk!
Sometimes the best answer can be the easiest one. For a creamy, delicious addition to your Keurig hot chocolate, try adding a splash of warm milk or cream to turn it from regular hot chocolate to decadent hot chocolate! Any milk you prefer works and if dairy doesn’t sit well with you, try almond, oat or soy for a creamy twist! Just adding some milk is the best way to enhance your hot chocolate beverage and you can use this as the first step to how you spice up your cup! Combine this step with any of the following for the perfect hot chocolate!
Make It Thick
The trick to making a delicious hot chocolate is to thicken it. You can do this by stirring in some whipped cream and combining it thoroughly for an even smoothness that tastes incredible. You can also use cornstarch to thicken your hot chocolate and it works in a pinch, but you may want to add some sugar and milk just in case!
Give It A Flavour Boost!
If you love peppermint, the best way to elevate your Keurig hot chocolate is just to add some DaVinci Peppermint Syrup! Adding flavour to your cup means you can have a different cup of hot chocolate every day. Imagine the possibilities. If you love the salted caramel hot chocolate from Starbucks, make it at home instead! Combine DaVinci’s Naturals Caramel Syrup with your hot chocolate and sprinkle with a dash of sea salt and voila! Add milk and whip cream for even more of a Starbucks feel!
Spice It Up - No Actually!
Sprinkling spices over your cup will make you feel fancy and will taste lovely too. Adding cinnamon, nutmeg, or a dash of sea salt is another way to shake up the hot chocolate game! If you love marshmallows in your cup, you can even find different marshmallow flavours or colours to make it fun. Vanilla bean powder, cocoa powder, ginger and cloves are other spice options to dash over your cup!
Frothing
To take that hot chocolate to another level, give the milk you intend to add a good shake. If you have a frothing device, use it! Otherwise, a jar and your determination are all you need. The addition of froth gives the chocolate a premium texture and will definitely make you feel like you’ve ordered from a high-class cafe. You can use a handheld frother to just froth the hot chocolate directly too if you prefer not to add milk!
However you enjoy your hot chocolate, you deserve to have it taste amazing. Follow these easy steps to enhance your Keurig hot chocolates to the next level! For more flavour options, check out all the DaVinci Syrups and Sauces we have in stock!
