Mexican Hot Cocoa Mix

 

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Holiday shopping done? Are you sure? Because there’s nothing worse than forgetting to get a holiday gift for someone special. (Actually, here’s one thing that might be worse: You could receive a gift from someone from whom you weren’t expecting a gift, and then wish you had gotten them something too.)

There’s always that temporary moment of panic: “Oh no! I don’t want to hit the mall at the last minute. Oh no! I just want to relax and enjoy the holidays!” Girl, I hear you.

That’s why there’s this easy, homemade Mexican Hot Cocoa Mix to set you straight. Not only is hot chocolate an amazing wintertime treat, but it also makes a stupendous gift. And the best gifts are the homemade ones, right?

Make a big batch and keep a few jars on hand for whoever. (Maybe that neighbor who baked you a bazillion surprise holiday cookies? Maybe your cousin’s girlfriend who you just found out is coming to Christmas? Or perhaps your grandma who has everything?)

Mexican Hot Chocolate Mix, an easy, homemade holiday gift. // Feast + West

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Don’t like it spicy? Nix the cayenne, maybe even the cinnamon and you’ve got a basic cocoa mix anyone would love.

Want a buzz? Stir in 1 ounce of liqueur, like vodka, coffee liqueur or cinnamon whiskey. And stop by Feast + West for more cocktail inspiration!

 

Mexican Hot Chocolate Mix, an easy, homemade holiday gift. // Feast + West

By Susannah

Susannah is an Instagram-obsessed graphic designer and cat lady based in Charlotte, N.C. When she's not designing or taking a zillion photos, she blogs about food, design and travel at Feast + West. It's kind-of like a road trip — a casual drive through the backroads with lots of on-a-whim stops to take photos, peruse lovely shops and eat excellent food. Traveling inspires Susannah the most in her design work and in the kitchen, and she loves to recreate recipes at home.

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