This past summer Elsie, Rachel and I got together for a little backyard bonfire party! I get a little sentimental looking through these pictures because recently Rachel and her family up and moved on us! We have been missing the Denbow family, but we can't wait to visit them—maybe this summer! We'll be sharing a number of cute projects from this backyard bonfire. First up is a sweet and cold drink; frozen hot chocolate.
Frozen Hot Chocolate, makes 3 small servings, recipe adapted from here.
Needed: 6 ounces of your favorite chocolate (we used dark chocolate), 1 teaspoon espresso powder (optional), 4 teaspoons hot cocoa mix, 4 tablespoons powdered sugar, 3 cups milk, 5-6 cups of ice and marshmallows to garnish (you can toast them or sprinkle mini ones on top).
In a pan melt the chocolate over low/medium heat. Whisk in the espresso powder, cocoa mix and powder sugar until well combined and no lumps remain. Allow this mixture to cool off. In a blender combine the chocolate mixture, milk and ice; blend until well incorporated. If you want to make this a milkshake instead you could use ice cream in stead of milk and ice—up to you! Garnish with marshmallows and enjoy before it melts away!Enjoy these and get excited for the warm weather days ahead! xo. emma
All photos by: Janae Hardy
That looks sooooooo tempting! Thanks for posting.
Posted by: My Style Canvas | April 14, 2012 at 03:44 PM
What a delicious idea. Love the marshallows as the accessory.
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Posted by: Shannon | April 14, 2012 at 03:49 PM
oh dear. I'm toast.
Posted by: simplemittens | April 14, 2012 at 04:16 PM
That is one tasty sounding oxymoron!!
Posted by: Anji* | April 14, 2012 at 04:52 PM
Yum! My kids would love this. Oh who are we kidding here. Me too.
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Posted by: Rachel | April 14, 2012 at 05:58 PM
Yummy! Definitely something I'll be getting use out of this spring/summer. Florida is H.O.T. right now!
xo Heather
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Posted by: Heather | April 14, 2012 at 06:27 PM
ohhh that looks delicious and perfect for warm weather!
Posted by: cori | April 14, 2012 at 07:07 PM
one of my favorite things, ever! i usually just order the mix from serendipity, but i'll give this a shot <3
Posted by: robbie | April 14, 2012 at 07:27 PM
Ooooh! Perfect for our firepit get-togethers this summer!
Posted by: Bekka | April 14, 2012 at 08:33 PM
hmmmmmmm... I luv it!
xoxo.
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Posted by: Uliane Tatit | April 14, 2012 at 10:40 PM
too yummy!
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Posted by: grace | April 15, 2012 at 12:39 AM
Looks yummy! ;)
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Posted by: Joanna | April 15, 2012 at 01:32 AM
Omg, it looks really delicious!! :D
Posted by: Lotta | April 15, 2012 at 02:59 AM
Thanks for sharing! I think I'm going to prepare that next weekend!!!
I absolutely love your blog!
Posted by: The slow pace | April 15, 2012 at 03:47 AM
We make something simular to these, they are sooooo yummy!
Zoe
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Posted by: Zoe | April 15, 2012 at 03:52 AM
Have to agree with Debbie those straws are so cute ! Where did you get them from? I'm working a few Candy Cocktail recipes and think these would be perfect for decoration :)
- Pixi
Posted by: Pixi | April 15, 2012 at 06:42 AM
Love this idea and it sounds so funny :)
Thanks for sharing!
xo Sari
Posted by: Sari | April 15, 2012 at 08:22 AM
Definitely trying this! Thank you for sharing :)
Posted by: Megan | April 15, 2012 at 01:17 PM
Why it's still called ,,hot chocolate" when it's cold :D?
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Posted by: http://sztukastudiowania.blogspot.com/ | April 15, 2012 at 03:11 PM
YUM!
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Posted by: Val | April 15, 2012 at 03:43 PM