How to Make Red Wine Hot Chocolate - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like curling up with a warm and comforting drink on a chilly evening, and if you're a fan of both red wine and hot chocolate, then this recipe is sure to become a new favorite. Combining the rich and velvety texture of hot chocolate with the bold and fruity flavors of red wine, this indulgent beverage is guaranteed to warm you up from the inside out. The addition of a few extra special ingredients takes this classic treat to a whole new level of luxury, making it the per...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups half-and-half, divided
  • 4 ounces semisweet Belgian chocolate (43% cacao)
  • 1 ½ teaspoons white sugar
  • ½ cup Cabernet Sauvignon
  • 1 pinch grated chocolate

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 15 mins
  • Servings: 2
  • Yield: 2 servings

  • Combine 1 cup half-and-half and Belgian chocolate in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook, stirring occasionally with a whisk, until chocolate is melted and mixture is hot, about 5 minutes. Add Cabernet Sauvignon and heat for 2 minutes more, whisking occasionally, until hot. Divide into 2 mugs.
  • Heat remaining 1/2 cup of half-and-half either on the stove or in the microwave until hot. Transfer to a milk frother and froth until creamy. Divide frothed half-and-half between the 2 mugs and sprinkle with grated chocolate.
  • Nutrition

    580 cal.

    • Total Fat: 39g
    • Saturated Fat: 23g
    • Cholesterol: 67mg
    • Sodium: 77mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 45g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 32g
    • Protein: 9g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 195mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 310mg