
Santorini Hot Chocolate Bliss with Vinsanto
Santorini
19/12/2024
Transport yourself to the magical cliffs of Santorini with this decadent hot chocolate inspired by the island’s sweet Vin Santo wine. Let every sip take you to a cozy evening overlooking the Aegean, with waves crashing below and the twinkling lights of Oia above. Here’s your recipe for a little cup of heaven, Santorini style.
Ingredients (Serves 2):
- 2 cups (500ml) whole milk – as creamy as the sunsets are golden.
- 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream – for that extra lush texture, like the sands of Santorini’s beaches.
- 4 oz (115g) dark chocolate (70% cocoa) – rich and bold, just like Greece’s timeless charm.
- 1/4 cup (60ml) Vin Santo – Santorini’s iconic sweet wine, full of sun-kissed grape flavors.
- 1 tbsp honey or sugar – a nod to Greece’s love for sweetness.
- 1 tsp vanilla extract – like the whispers of the sea breeze.
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon – a warm spice that echoes ancient Greek traditions.
- Pinch of sea salt – imagine the Aegean waters in every sip.
- Optional toppings: Whipped cream, a dusting of cocoa, or even crumbled baklava (yes, really!).
Instructions:
- Aegean Warmth:
- Pour the milk and cream into a saucepan and warm it over low heat. Stir gently as if you’re swirling the sea.
- Pour the milk and cream into a saucepan and warm it over low heat. Stir gently as if you’re swirling the sea.
- Melt the Magic:
- Add the chopped chocolate to the warm milk mixture. Whisk until it’s melted and silky smooth, like a Santorini sunset reflecting on the water.
- Add the chopped chocolate to the warm milk mixture. Whisk until it’s melted and silky smooth, like a Santorini sunset reflecting on the water.
- Add the Greek Soul:
- Stir in honey (or sugar), cinnamon, and a tiny pinch of sea salt. Let the flavors dance like a festive Greek celebration.
- Stir in honey (or sugar), cinnamon, and a tiny pinch of sea salt. Let the flavors dance like a festive Greek celebration.
- Pour in the Vin Santo:
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the Vin Santo. Its sweet, sun-soaked essence will elevate the hot chocolate to divine levels.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the Vin Santo. Its sweet, sun-soaked essence will elevate the hot chocolate to divine levels.
- Serve with Style:
- Pour into your favorite mugs or glasses. If you’re feeling fancy, serve it in clear mugs to show off the luxurious color.
- Pour into your favorite mugs or glasses. If you’re feeling fancy, serve it in clear mugs to show off the luxurious color.
- Santorini-Inspired Toppings:
- Crown your drink with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cocoa powder or crumbled baklava for a Greek twist. Add a cinnamon stick for stirring – it’s like a tiny mast of a sailing ship.
The Experience:
Close your eyes with every sip and imagine yourself perched on a whitewashed terrace, gazing at the endless blue. The warmth of the drink mirrors the island’s sun, while the Vin Santo whispers stories of ancient vines and volcanic soil.
Raise your mug and say, “Stin igia mas!” (To our health!)