Red Wine Hot Chocolate

2 min read September 13, 2026 Missy and Kristen
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Nothing helps keep you warm on those chilly winter nights more than a steaming cup of hot chocolate. And if you're looking for some hot chocolate with a little extra boozy kick, look no further than our Red Wine Hot Chocolate. This thick and dreamy hot chocolate has the perfect touch of dry, red wine that will be sure to keep you warm all winter long. We served this at our recent Buffalo Plaid Winter Wedding and our guests just couldn't get enough!

Recipe Time
10 to 20 min
Difficulty
Beginner
Servings
8 to 9 Servings
Ingredients:
Makes 8 Drinks
  • 1 1/3 c. Red Wine
  • 1 1/2 c. Semisweet Chocoalte Chips
  • 1 c. Whole Milk
  • 1 c. Heavy Whipping Cream
  • 5 Tbsp Granulated Sugar
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
Step
1

In a medium size sauce pan, combine the semisweet chocolate chips, red wine, whole milk, heavy whipping cream and 2.5 Tbsp of sugar and heat over medium heat. Stir until the chocolate chips have melted and the ingredients are thoroughly combined.

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Step
2

Remove from heat and add in the vanilla extract.

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Step
3

Pour into a Classic Champagne Glass and top with a skewer of miniature marshmallows. Serve and enjoy!

Be sure to see our whole Buffalo Plaid Winter Wedding, along with our Diy Pine Cone Fire Starter Place Setting and our Buffalo Plaid Boozy Hot Chocolate Bar 

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