On a chilly day, our grown-up version—rich with bittersweet chocolate and punched up with French brandy—will warm you to your toes.
serves 4
You might need to buy:
- * 1 1/2 cups grated bittersweet chocolate
- * 1/2 cup dry milk powder
- * 4 cups whole milk
- * 4 tablespoons Armagnac
The combination of hot chocolate and espresso is enjoyed in Spain and throughout Europe. This version shows off the chocolate with a hint of orange and isn’t as sweet as traditional American-style cocoa drinks.
serves 4
You might need to buy:
- * 2/3 cup boiling water
- * 1 1/3 cups 1% low-fat milk
- * 1 cup brewed espresso or strong coffee
- * 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- * 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- * 1 2-inch piece orange rind strip
A reader describes this as “watermelon-scented water.” The flavor doesn’t overpower, but refreshes, especially on hot days.
You might need to buy:
- * 8 cups water
- * 1/2 cup sugar
- * 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
- * Garnish: watermelon wedges
You might need to buy:
- * 1 1/2 cups sugar
- * 1/2 cup boiling water
- * 2 teaspoons grated lemon rind*
- * 1 1/2 cups fresh lemon juice
- * 5 cups cold water
- * Garnish: lemon slices
This sweet-tart beverage is refreshing on a hot day. Feel free to adjust the sugar to suit your taste. Tote the limeade in a thermos so it stays cold.
serves 4
You might need to buy:
- * 1/2 cup sugar
- * 3 tablespoons chopped peeled fresh ginger
- * 3 tablespoons grated lime rind
- * 10 mint leaves
serves 8
You might need to buy:
- * 1 1/2 cups sliced fresh ginger
- * 1 1/2 cups sugar
- * 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
Strain out the lime rinds so the lemonade won’t get bitter.
You might need to buy:
- * 1/3 cup sugar
- * 3 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
serves 8
You might need to buy:
- * 1 cup sugar
- * 8 cups lemonade
Very rich, very decadant.
ready in about 5 minutes;
serves 1
You might need to buy:
- unsweetened cocoa
- real maple syrup
- boiling hot water
- table cream or half'n'half