Microwave Hot Cocoa
The Microwave Hot Cocoa is an alcohol-free hot drink, creamy and sweet on the palate. Heated and served in a mug.
- 6 min
- Mug
- Heated
- Alcohol-free
Flavor profile
- Sweet
- 65 out of 100
- Bitter
- 12 out of 100
- Creamy
- 97 out of 100
- Boozy
- 0 out of 100
How to make a Microwave Hot Cocoa
To make a Microwave Hot Cocoa, heat gently and pour into a mug: 3¾ oz simple syrup, 1½ oz cocoa powder, 1½ oz water, 16 oz milk and 1 dash vanilla extract. Garnish with salt.
Contains no alcohol as written. If you need to avoid alcohol completely, check labels: some products sold as non-alcoholic, like beers, wines and bitters, can contain small amounts.
You'll need
- Simple syrupor ¼ cup sugar + a splash of water3¾ oz
- Cocoa powder1½ oz
- Water1½ oz
- Milk16 oz
- Vanilla extract1 dash
- Saltgarnish
Pairs well with: Simple syrup · All syrups
Instructions
- 1
Warm a mug by filling it with hot water, then empty it.
- 2
Heat simple syrup, cocoa powder, water, milk and vanilla extract gently in a small saucepan (or the microwave), stirring, until smooth and steaming, without letting it boil.
- 3
Pour it into the warmed mug.
Why heat it gently? Milk, cream and chocolate scorch if they boil.
No simple syrup? Stir ¼ cup sugar into the warm drink until it dissolves.
Microwave Hot Cocoa questions
What does a Microwave Hot Cocoa taste like?
Mostly creamy and sweet. It's a non-alcoholic drink.
What's the difference between a Microwave Hot Cocoa and a Nuked Hot Chocolate?
Both use simple syrup, cocoa powder, milk and vanilla extract. The Microwave Hot Cocoa is blended and served in a mug; the Nuked Hot Chocolate is stirred and served in a mug.
What glass do you serve a Microwave Hot Cocoa in?
A mug.