If you are looking for a way to add a more grown-up element to your hot chocolate during these cold months, this red wine hot chocolate is a very adult choice. Created by Kylie Held Mitchell from the food blogger immaEATthat, the dessert and drink in one allows you to indulge in childhood nostalgia while also relaxing like the grown person you are.
Made with just three ingredients: 2% milk, dark chocolate chunks and red wine (specifically, a cabernet sauvignon from Kendall-Jackson), the red wine hot chocolate recipe can also be topped with coconut whipped cream for some extra decadence that's still health-conscious.
The very rich beverage combines two staples that will make winter much more enjoyable.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Wine-infused Desserts
- There is an opportunity for pastry chefs and dessert shops to create wine-infused desserts for those who want to have an adult twist to their childhood favorites.
- Healthy Indulgence
- Health-conscious food businesses can explore the potential of creating indulgent desserts that are still considered healthy, like this recipe which used coconut whipped cream instead of regular whipped cream.
- Alcohol-infused Hot Beverages
- The trend of adding alcohol to hot beverages, like hot chocolate or coffee, can inspire bartenders and cafes to create unique drinks with a more elevated twist.
Sectors Adopting This
- Food and Beverage
- Restaurants, cafes, and food businesses can explore the opportunity to create new recipes for wine-infused desserts or alcohol-infused hot beverages.
- Wine Industry
- Wine companies can create recipes or collaborate with food businesses to promote their wine and show its versatility by being used in desserts and drinks.
- Health and Wellness Industry
- Businesses in the health and wellness industry can capitalize on the trend of healthy indulgence by creating new products that are indulgent but still considered healthy and nutritious.
