Vampire Blood Hot Chocolate
As the cool winds of October sweep in and Halloween night creeps closer, there’s nothing quite like sipping a warm, spooky drink to get into the spirit of the season.
Ingredients
For the Hot Chocolate:
- 4 cups whole milk (or 2% milk)
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (or chopped chocolate)
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 3 tablespoons sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon (optional, for warmth)
- ¼ cup raspberry or strawberry syrup (for “vampire blood”)
For the Marshmallow Ghosts:
- 8–10 large marshmallows
- Melted chocolate or black decorating gel (for eyes and mouth)
- Toothpicks (optional, for easier placement)
Instructions
- Make the Hot Chocolate In a medium saucepan, combine milk, heavy cream, cocoa powder, and sugar. Heat over medium-low, whisking until smooth. Once warm, add chocolate chips and stir until completely melted and creamy. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and raspberry/strawberry syrup for the red “blood” swirl.
- Prepare the Marshmallow Ghosts Use melted chocolate or black decorating gel to draw ghost faces on each marshmallow. Set them aside to dry for a few minutes.
- Assemble the Drink Pour hot chocolate into mugs. Drop a marshmallow ghost (or two) on top. Drizzle extra “vampire blood” syrup over the top if desired.