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Cherry Hot Chocolate

Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Keyword cherry hot chocolate, gift in a jar, homemade drink mix, hot cocoa mix
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 13 mugs
A two-ingredient cherry hot cocoa mix shaken together in a jar or bag. Stir a spoonful into hot water or milk, or give it as a gift with serving directions attached.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup hot cocoa powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon cherry-flavored Kool-Aid powder

Directions

  • Put both ingredients in a jar or vacuum-seal bag, close it, and shake or stir until the color is even.

Notes

Store airtight in a cool, dry place up to 6 months.
Add 2 to 3 heaping teaspoons or about 2 tablespoons to a mug of hot water or milk and stir until dissolved; add more for stronger flavor. Refrigerate prepared drinks within 2 hours; use within 3 to 4 days. Gift idea: small jar or bag with serving directions attached; add marshmallows separately, not inside the jar.

Nutrition

Serving: 12g | Calories: 46kcal | Carbohydrates: 9.7g | Protein: 0.8g | Fat: 0.5g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 58mg | Potassium: 82mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 7.6g | Vitamin A: 0.5IU | Vitamin C: 0mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 0.1mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for 13 mugs, the mix made with water (milk adds more); hot cocoa powder counted as cocoa mix powder. Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.