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This Apple Elderflower Pomegranate Hot Smoothie is a delicious and soothing drink made with warming spices and the tastes of apples, elderflower, and pomegranate. On a cold day or when you just want a warm drink, this is perfect.

Ingredients: 2 apples, peeled, cored, and diced. 1/2 cup elderflower cordial. 1/2 cup pomegranate juice. 1 cup water. 1 tablespoon honey optional. 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon. 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg. A pinch of salt.

Instructions: Put the apple slices, elderflower cordial, pomegranate juice, and water in a saucepan. Slowly raise the heat and let the mixture boil for a few minutes. Then lower it and let it cook for another ten minutes, or until the apples are soft and fully cooked. Honey, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and a pinch of salt should all be mixed in. Carefully blend the hot mixture until it is smooth and creamy with a regular blender or an immersion blender. Put the hot smoothie into mugs and serve right away.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

A thick and creamy Filipino-style hot chocolate with vanilla and cinnamon to warm you up. Great for cold mornings or cozy evenings.

Ingredients: 2 cups whole milk. 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder. 3 tablespoons sugar. 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon powder. 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract.

Instructions: In a saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat until it starts to simmer. Add cocoa powder, sugar, cinnamon powder, and vanilla extract to the milk. Whisk continuously until all the ingredients are well combined and the mixture is smooth. Continue to heat for another 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and pour into mugs. Serve hot and enjoy!

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

This hot chocolate recipe is comforting because it combines the rich flavors of pistachios, cardamom, and dark chocolate.

Ingredients: 2 cups milk. 1/4 cup heavy cream. 1/4 cup chopped pistachios. 4 cardamom pods, crushed. 4 ounces dark chocolate, chopped. 2 tablespoons granulated sugar. Whipped cream and additional pistachios for garnish.

Instructions: In a saucepan, combine milk, heavy cream, chopped pistachios, and crushed cardamom pods. Heat over medium heat until it begins to simmer, then reduce heat to low and let it steep for 10 minutes. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into another saucepan, pressing down on the solids to extract maximum flavor. Discard solids and return the infused milk mixture to low heat. Add chopped dark chocolate and granulated sugar, stirring until the chocolate is melted and the sugar is dissolved. Once heated through, pour into mugs. Top with whipped cream and chopped pistachios for garnish. Serve hot and enjoy!

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

This hot chocolate recipe is comforting because it combines the rich flavors of pistachios, cardamom, and dark chocolate.

Ingredients: 2 cups milk. 1/4 cup heavy cream. 1/4 cup chopped pistachios. 4 cardamom pods, crushed. 4 ounces dark chocolate, chopped. 2 tablespoons granulated sugar. Whipped cream and additional pistachios for garnish.

Instructions: In a saucepan, combine milk, heavy cream, chopped pistachios, and crushed cardamom pods. Heat over medium heat until it begins to simmer, then reduce heat to low and let it steep for 10 minutes. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into another saucepan, pressing down on the solids to extract maximum flavor. Discard solids and return the infused milk mixture to low heat. Add chopped dark chocolate and granulated sugar, stirring until the chocolate is melted and the sugar is dissolved. Once heated through, pour into mugs. Top with whipped cream and chopped pistachios for garnish. Serve hot and enjoy!

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes