As much as girls enjoy wearing cute beanies and furry Uggs in the winter, the onset of winter does get you feeling low and gloomy as the days get shorter and the nights longer. That’s why we’ve come up with something to naturally boost your mood- well, not entirely natural- could get a little boozy :p

It’s no secret that a cup of creamy hot chocolate can soothe your soul on a cold night- It’s practically a winter tradition by now. But what even tops a cup of soothing hot cocoa?

Yes, you got that right girls! It’s red wine! Bingo!

So imagine mixing the two ultimate winter drinks together to create the most lucrative recipe- A boozy red wine infusion to the classic hot chocolate. Currently making the rounds all over Instagram and Pinterest, Red Wine Hot Chocolate is as easy to make as it sounds. It’s simply red wine mixed with hot chocolate and requires no more than milk, cocoa powder and red wine, ofcourse. You can make it more delicious depending on what ingredients you add- whipped cream, shaved chocolate and marshmallows are some of the many ingredients that will make it creamier and sweeter. At the same time, some might prefer a spiced version by adding a dash of cayenne pepper or cinnamon to mix it up a bit. The ultimate solution to all your winter woes, Red Wine Hot Chocolate is this winter’s stylish upgrade from mulled wine.

A spicy twist to this delicious recipe posted by the “Afternoon Expresso” blog can guide you how to make this delicacy at home.
Red Wine Hot Chocolate
Ingredients:
1 cup Garnacha red wine(Any red wine of your preference)
1 tbsp brown sugar
3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tsp cinnamon
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
2 cups whole milk
1 can sweetened condensed milk
Marshmallows for topping
Method:
Combine all of the dry ingredients in a mixing bowl. Add the condensed milk, wine, and whole milk to the dry ingredients.
In a large pot, heat over the stove on medium high (constantly stirring) until you start to see the steam coming off.
Be sure not to let it boil. Pour into your favorite mug. As an option you can top with marshmallows, cinnamon, and shaved chocolate. Snuggle up by a fire and enjoy!