Aromatic cookies, colorful decorations and unforgettable moments with our loved ones – we love Christmas! As soon as it gets colder outside, we all look forward to a fragrant drink that warms our souls. Mulled wine is a must at Christmas time and tastes like heaven. But this year the classic is getting plenty of competition, because red wine cocoa is THE trendy winter drink that has caught our attention. The delicious mix of chocolate, milk and red wine sweetens the wait until the holidays and puts you in a really good mood. But enough talk – read on and find out how you can easily prepare this delicious winter drink yourself! Bon appetit!
Combining wine and chocolate: How to do it right
Both chocolate and wine are popular indulgences that most of us love. Since most types of red wine have a slightly chocolaty note, they harmonize very well with chocolate and when combined correctly, they are guaranteed to create an unforgettable taste experience that will melt away! Many gourmet lovers enjoy a high-quality red wine with a piece of chocolate, which perfectly complements the spice and fruitiness of the wine. The combination is also a real winner when cooking and baking. We think you haveAte mulled wine cake?
To make red wine cocoa yourself, it is best to choose a red wine that is slightly sweeter than the chocolate you have chosen and has a pleasant acidity. A suitable choice for this would be, for example, Cabernet Sauvignon, cuvèes from Bordeaux and Pinot Noir or Merlot. However, Merlot tastes rather stronger and therefore goes particularly well with bitter chocolate.
Red wine cocoa recipe
If you love red wine and chocolate, then you should definitely try our red wine cocoa recipe! Especially in combination with a fewjuicy Christmas cookiesThe winter drink tastes simply divine. Depending on your preferences, you can adjust the recipe and use more wine or chocolate.
Ingredients:
- 110 grams of dark chocolate, roughly chopped
- 150 ml whole milk
- 150 ml Sahne
- 250 ml dry red wine
- 1-2 tbsp sugar if you like it sweeter
- 1 TL Vanilleextrakt
Preparation:
- Heat chocolate in a small saucepan over medium heat for 1-2 minutes.
- Add the remaining ingredients and cook for 6-7 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Pour into cups and garnish with whipped cream or marshmallows if desired.
- Your red wine cocoa is ready!
Low-Carb Rotwein-Kakao
Just because you're on a diet doesn't mean you can't treat yourself. For just 200 calories and 2 grams of net carbs per glass, this low carb red wine cocoa is the ultimate guilt-free treat!
Ingredients for 4 cups:
- 1 can of coconut milk
- 240 ml red wine
- 35 grams cocoa powder, unsweetened
- 60 Gramm Erythrit
- 1 TL Vanilleextrakt
Preparation:
- Bring coconut milk, cocoa powder, and erythritol to a boil in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce heat and add red wine and vanilla extract.
- Pour the low carb red wine cocoa into glasses and enjoy hot.
Mulled wine with hot chocolate
What happens when aromatic mulled wine meets hot chocolate? A real taste explosion! Infused with aromatic spices and spiced up with warm cocoa, this winter drink will change the way you think about mulled wine forever!
Ingredients 6-8 glasses:
- 110 grams dark chocolate, chopped
- 50 grams of cocoa powder
- 1 bottle of red mulled wine
- 180ml water
- 50 grams of brown sugar
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 3 star anise
- 8-10 cloves
- 1 orange, sliced
Preparation:
- Pour cocoa powder, chocolate and spices into a pot of water.
- Add the sugar and orange slices and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add the mulled wine and simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Pour into cups and garnish with orange slices if desired!
- And your mulled wine with chocolate is ready!
