Find out how to prepare options that will make your winter even more delicious
Hot drinks are a great choice on cold winter days. Appreciated for offering a feeling of warmth and well-being, they can be consumed at different times of the day and are the perfect combination to harmonize with the most varied types of food. And the best part: some of them, like teas, contain natural properties that can help you relax and relieve stress, contributing to the well-being of the body.
With this in mind, we have selected 5 simple and delicious hot drink recipes to make at home and ward off the cold. I wait!
Creamy hot chocolate
ingredients
- 2 cups of tea milk
- 1 tablespoon of corn starch
- 3 spoons of cocoa powder
- 4 tablespoons of sugar
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 250 g of sour cream
Method of preparation
In a blender, put the milk, the cornstarch, the chocolate powder and the sugar and beat until you get a homogeneous consistency. Transfer the mixture to a pan, add the cinnamon stick and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until bubbly. Then, turn off the heat, add the milk cream and mix until you obtain a homogeneous mixture. Remove the cinnamon and serve hot.
Tip: serve the drink with chocolate chips on top.
mocha
ingredients
- 240ml of hot coffee
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder unsweetened
- 1 tablespoon of sugar
- 2 tablespoons of powdered milk
Method of preparation
In a blender, put the coffee, cocoa, sugar and powdered milk and beat until you get a homogeneous consistency. Transfer the mixture into a cup and serve immediately.
creamy mocha
ingredients
- 2 teacups of milk
- 3 spoons of cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 tablespoons starch corn
- 395 g of condensed milk
- 2 teaspoons of instant coffee
Method of preparation
In a saucepan, put half the milk and the chocolate powder and mix until completely melted. Reserve. Put the rest of the milk and the cornstarch in a bowl and mix well. Pour the mixture into the pan with the chocolate and mix. Add the instant coffee and condensed milk and cook over medium heat until boiling, stirring constantly. Turn off the heat and continue stirring for another 2 minutes. Serve immediately.
Pineapple peel, mint and ginger tea
ingredients
- Peels of 1 pineapple cut into pieces
- 1 ginger sliced
- 1 cup of mint leaves
- 300ml of water
- honey, to taste
Method of preparation
In a pan, put the pineapple, mint leaves and ginger and cover with water. Bring to a boil over medium heat for 20 minutes. Subsequently, turn off the heat, wait for it to cool down and, with the help of a strainer, filter the tea. Sweeten with honey and serve immediately.
Hot chocolate with brandy and cinnamon
ingredients
- 1/2 liter of milk
- 395 g of condensed milk
- 2 1/2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon of corn starch
- 1/4 cup of tea Brandy
- whipped cream to taste
- Ground cinnamon for dusting
Method of preparation
In a blender, put the condensed milk and milk and beat until smooth. Add the chocolate powder and cornstarch and beat again to incorporate with the other ingredients. Transfer the mixture to a skillet and bring to medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened. Add the brandy, mix well and turn off the heat. Distribute the hot chocolate into the cups, add the whipped cream and sprinkle with the cinnamon. Serve immediately.
Source: Terra
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