11 Awesome Hot Chocolate Variations

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No matter what age you are, hot chocolate has long been the quintessential drink of wintertime. But while childhood memories of sprinkling packets of Swiss Miss into Styrofoam cups at a ski lodge will always be held dear, hot chocolate is finally breaking out of its watery shackles and getting a much-needed upgrade.

From boozed-up cocoa to hot chocolate that doubles as a snack, these cold-weather beverages will keep you winning ’til winter’s through.

Step your cocoa game up—here are 11 awesome ways to upgrade your hot chocolate.

Fancy-Ass Hot Chocolate

Hot chocolate with cinnamon and orange liqueur

Kahlua hot chocolate

Pretzel Frozen Hot Chocolate

Cookies and Cream Frozen Hot Chocolate

Hot Spiced Mexican Hot Chocolate with Ice Cream Dusted with Chili Powder

Spicy hot chocolate with Baileys, cinnamon, and cardamom

Roasted-chesnut hot chocolate with toasted vanilla-bean marshmallows

Grasshopper hot chocolate

Pasilla Hot Chocolate with Vanilla Bean Whipped Cream

Mexican Spiced Hot Chocolate

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