There’s something deeply comforting about wrapping your hands around a mug of hot chocolate, especially when it’s infused with flavours that feel just a little bit special. This Ginger and Rose Hot Chocolate is a gentle twist on the classic. It’s rich, velvety cocoa warmed with spicy ginger and softened by the delicate floral notes of rose. It’s the kind of drink that invites you to slow down, take a breath, and turn an ordinary moment into a small ritual of calm and indulgence. Below is a video and recipe for you.
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Serves 2
Equipment
- Blender
- Tablespoon
- Teaspoon
- Mug
- Saucepan
- Stirring Spoon
Ingredients for the Hot Chocolate
- Cashew nuts x 30g
- Raw cacao powder x 2 – 4 tsps
- Ground ginger 1 – 2 tsp
- Rose essence x 1 – 2 tsp
- Rose paste x 1 tsp
- Dates x 2 – 4
- Coconut water or milk of your choice x 2 mugs
Method for the hot chocolate
- Soak the cashew nuts in water overnight or soak in hot water for 5 minutes.
- Put the soaked cashew nuts, raw cacao powder, ground ginger, rose essence, rose paste, dates and coconut water or milk of your choice into the blender.
- Blend all of these ingredients together until smooth.
- Pour the ingredients into the saucepan and place on the hob.
- Turn the hob onto high and heat until hot.
- Once the drink is hot pour into the cups or mugs.
- Then serve and enjoy.
Whether you’re curling up on a cold evening, hosting friends, or simply treating yourself to a quiet moment, this Ginger and Rose Hot Chocolate is proof that comfort can be both familiar and beautifully unexpected. Fragrant, warming, and luxuriously soothing, it’s a drink that feels as good as it tastes—one you’ll come back to whenever you need a little extra warmth and wonder in your day.
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