The most popular winter warming non-alcoholic drink is cocoa. It is made for cold evenings, and with spices it becomes even more aromatic and warming.
So, in addition to marshmallows, bring something else for the evening.
How to cook cocoa with milk
You will need:
- cocoa (powder) - 2 tbsp. l.;
- sugar - 2 tbsp;
- milk - 500 ml.
How to cook
1. Place cocoa powder in a bowl and mix with sugar to form a smooth dry mixture.
2. Heat the milk in a suitable saucepan, without bringing it to a boil, and pour a small amount into a cup.
3. Stir to make a thick and concentrated mixture. Stir until all lumps are dissolved.
4. Pour the concentrate into the saucepan with the milk and cook, stirring, until foam appears, about 7-10 minutes.
What to add to cocoa
Option one: lemon juice
Not the most common combination, but cocoa will open up in a new color and taste. A couple of drops of lemon juice are enough for one cup.
Option two: vanilla and cinnamon
A pair that has become a classic combination. You can use vanilla sugar, and cinnamon, either ground or sticks.
Option three: salt
This is a well-known flavor enhancer. You can add a small pinch of salt per cup. Salt will make the cocoa taste richer.
Option four: hot pepper
Who doesn't know the taste of chocolate with hot pepper? The main thing is not to get carried away with spices, so that you don't have to wash down the cocoa with water.
