National Hot Cocoa Day is a holiday event celebrated on December 13 every year. The quirky Holiday pays tribute to the steaming cups of hot cocoa and hot chocolate that keep us warm and refreshed through the cold nights of winter.
Hot Cocoa is a simple drink of cocoa powder mixed with hot water or milk and sugar while hot chocolate is made from ground chocolates with cocoa butter. However “hot chocolate” and “hot cocoa” have become almost synonyms and are used interchangeably.
The National Hot Cocoa Day is an avenue to bond with family and loved ones over cups of Hot Cocoa. Whether you like to call it Hot Cocoa or Hot Chocolate, below is a carefully curated list of the best spots to grab these liquid treats with friends and family for the Holidays.
Buttermilk & Bourbon, Ginger Elizabeth, and 3 other spots to get hot chocolate for National Hot Cocoa Day
1) Buttermilk & Bourbon
Buttermilk & Bourbon’s S’more’s Hot Chocolate is a bestseller and for good reason. The drink is described by Buttermilk & Bourbon as a decadent indulgence in rich creamy chocolate mixed with Luxardo cherry jam and smoked marshmallow fluff.
The addition of Bourbon culminates in a unique flavor that should be enjoyed for National Hot Cocoa Day.
2) Starbucks
The Starbucks company is known for premium hot chocolate drinks that are great choices for National Hot Cocoa Day. The drinks come in the brand’s iconic green, black, and white paper cups and are steamed milk with chocolate-flavored syrups topped with sweetened whipped cream and chocolate-covered drizzle. Pair with your preferred baked goods.
3) Dunkin’
Dunkin’ locations offer hot chocolate drinks available in different flavors including roasted hazelnuts, mojito mint, morello cherry, French vanilla, and cinnamon.
Hot cocoa drinks are made by combining water with a special mix of sugar, non-dairy creamer made from coconut oil, cocoa powder, corn syrup solids, and some nonfat dry milk for creaminess.
4) Stephanie’s on Newbury
To enjoy rich and creamy hot chocolate in honor of National Hot Cocoa Day, walk into Stephanie’s on Newbury. The establishment offers rich and creamy hot chocolate in three varieties.
Their menu provides options for foodies hoping to explore different flavors of the classic beverage. For a wholesome experience, order the hot chocolate with any of their snacks from the menu.
5) Ginger Elizabeth
Ginger Elizabeth was ranked number one on Yelp’s 2022 list of the top 25 places to get hot chocolate in the US and Canada. The establishment is a pastel-hued shop that offers creamy and hot chocolates, truffles, macarons, and ice cream amongst other things.
Ginger Elizabeth’s hot chocolate is made from a mixture of the brand’s renowned hot chocolate mix with hot water. The restaurant also provides online recipes for those willing to try making the hot chocolates on their own.
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You can visit other restaurants including the Chocolate Dragon Bittersweet cafe & bakery and The Bent Spoon, for a unique hot chocolate experience.
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