Orange Scented Hot Chocolate
The Orange Scented Hot Chocolate 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
- 59 out of 100
- Bitter
- 32 out of 100
- Creamy
- 98 out of 100
- Boozy
- 0 out of 100
How to make an Orange Scented Hot Chocolate
To make an Orange Scented Hot Chocolate, heat gently and pour into a mug: 16 oz milk, 4 oz chocolate, 3 dashes espresso and 1 dash nutmeg. Garnish with orange peel.
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
Instructions
- 1
Warm a mug by filling it with hot water, then empty it.
- 2
Heat milk, chocolate and nutmeg gently in a small saucepan (or the microwave), stirring, until smooth and steaming, without letting it boil.
- 3
Brew the espresso.
- 4
Pour it into the warmed mug with the heated mixture.
- 5
Garnish with an orange twist.
Why heat it gently? Milk, cream and chocolate scorch if they boil.
Orange Scented Hot Chocolate questions
What does an Orange Scented Hot Chocolate taste like?
Mostly creamy and sweet. It's a non-alcoholic drink.
What's the difference between an Orange Scented Hot Chocolate and a Castillian Hot Chocolate?
Both use milk and chocolate. The Orange Scented Hot Chocolate adds espresso and nutmeg, while the Castillian Hot Chocolate uses simple syrup and cornstarch.
What glass do you serve an Orange Scented Hot Chocolate in?
A mug.