Sunday, January 1, 2012

Frozen Cocktails

A frozen chocolate cocktail. 

When I saw it at ValSoCal I knew I would be making this for New Year's Eve. I need more practice with the sugar on the glass but otherwise these were a big hit!  I added a little chocolate syrup to make it more chocolatey, some silver sugar to make it a little more festive and it was a delicious way to celebrate the New Year!




Frozen Hot Cocoa Cocktail
Source: ValSoCal
4 ounces of hot cocoa mix
3 cups of milk
3/4 cup vanilla vodka
4 to 5 cups ice
chocolate syrup, for garnish
mini marshmallows, for garnish
chocolate shavings, for garnish
sugar, for the rim
hot cocoa mix, for the rim

Put some water into a saucer. Dip the rims of the martini glasses into the water and shake off any excess. Dip them in the sugar to rim the glass. You can also rim the glass in hot cocoa instead of the sugar.

In a blender, combine cocoa mix, milk, vodka and 6 cups of ice and blend until smooth. Serve in martini glasses and garnish with the mini marshmallows, chocolate syrup and some chocolate shavings!


Happy New Year Graphic -- more clip art can be found here


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37 comments:

  1. JoytiJanuary 1, 2012 at 12:48 PM

    What a fabulous cocktail. Looks very elegant too...
    And Happy New Year to you!

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  2. GratefulPrayerThankfulHeartJanuary 1, 2012 at 12:56 PM

    Very Special! :)

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  3. LynnJanuary 1, 2012 at 2:11 PM

    Wow! What a fun and festive drink! Happy New Year Carol:@)

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  4. JulieJanuary 1, 2012 at 2:22 PM

    Oh all of my favorites, chocolate and vanilla vodka! Your sugar looks great!! Wish I could drop by for one or two.....

    Happy New Year!!

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  5. mia mariaJanuary 1, 2012 at 4:16 PM

    Wishing you a healthy, happy, and prosperous New Year!

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  6. eileeninmdJanuary 1, 2012 at 4:37 PM

    Happy New Year, Carol! Your drink looks and sounds delicious! I wish I had one now in front of me. I wish you and yours all the best in 2012.

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  7. FoleyJanuary 1, 2012 at 4:40 PM

    You Lush!! Looks really good..how many were you able to down in one night???

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  8. KaterinaJanuary 1, 2012 at 6:27 PM

    I want one please! Happy New Year!

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  9. ~Lavender Dreamer~January 1, 2012 at 8:04 PM

    I love cocoa drinks...have never mixed vodka in with one but it sounds good for late at night! Happy New Year! ♥

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  10. black eyed susans kitchenJanuary 1, 2012 at 8:24 PM

    Wishes for a very happy New Year Carol...that drink looks delicious and dangerous!

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  11. MaryJanuary 1, 2012 at 8:38 PM

    Wow, that's fabulous! Thanks for sharing all your wonderful creations with us, Carol. Wishing you and yours much love and laughter in the new year! xoxo

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  12. podsoJanuary 1, 2012 at 8:47 PM

    Very fancy looking!!! Happy New Year to you and your family!

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  13. A Bit of the BlarneyJanuary 1, 2012 at 8:58 PM

    Oh my how wonderful it looks!!!!! Happy New Year to you and yours!!! Cathy

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  14. KathleenJanuary 1, 2012 at 9:55 PM

    Looks delicious, sounds like a dessert!

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  15. Alicia@ eco friendly homemakingJanuary 1, 2012 at 10:04 PM

    Oh that is such a pretty drink!!

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  16. VelvaJanuary 1, 2012 at 10:47 PM

    I saw this cocktail on Val so cal...Its a wonderful cocktail. I was thinking it would be good as a dessert cocktail.

    Happy New Year to you.

    Velva

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  17. ElaineJanuary 1, 2012 at 11:18 PM

    Looks like a stunnner for New Year Eve. Will have to check other posts for recipes.

    Have a wonderful New Year!

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  18. Kim, USAJanuary 1, 2012 at 11:35 PM

    That looks very delish! Happy New Year!

    Museum

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  19. Teacup-In-The-GardenJanuary 1, 2012 at 11:58 PM

    Mhhhhhh!
    Happy New Year!
    Markus

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  20. mia xaraJanuary 2, 2012 at 12:39 AM

    Happy New Year,Carol!Your drink looks sooooo YUMMY!!!Fancy way to start off 2012..XO

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  21. UnknownJanuary 2, 2012 at 5:07 AM

    How fun and unique is this!!

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  22. JoanneJanuary 2, 2012 at 8:45 AM

    Yesterday I realized that I only really like my alcohol in dessert form...and this totally counts. Looks delicious!

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  23. Ocean Breezes and Country SneezesJanuary 2, 2012 at 11:17 AM

    I've had a similar frozen version of this cocktail! Your's looks amazing, and one that I'd like to try! Yum!

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  24. Gardening in a SandboxJanuary 2, 2012 at 1:43 PM

    Oh boy I could go for that. Happy New Year. V

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  25. Cathy at Wives with KnivesJanuary 2, 2012 at 1:59 PM

    What a beautiful NYE cocktail. I'm not usually tempted by sweet drinks, but I wouldn't be able to resist this one.

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  26. SavoringTime in the KitchenJanuary 2, 2012 at 3:52 PM

    Oh, those do look delicious, Carol! At first I thought they were non-alcoholic but then I saw the vodka :)

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  27. PondsideJanuary 2, 2012 at 5:48 PM

    How festive! This would be good for Valentine's Day too.

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  28. Kiersten @ Oh My VeggiesJanuary 2, 2012 at 6:34 PM

    WOW! This sounds so good--I love chocolatey cocktails. And marshmallows? Even better! :) These are definitely a great way to ring in the New Year!

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  29. AVCr8teurJanuary 3, 2012 at 1:22 AM

    Happy New Year! It looks delicious and I like the fancy decorations on the rim. I never would have guessed it was sugar.

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  30. Ellen WhyteJanuary 3, 2012 at 3:10 AM

    We want to come and live with you! Wishing you a happy, healthy, fun and successful New Year.

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  31. Debbie@Mountain BreathsJanuary 3, 2012 at 6:38 AM

    A very festive drink Carol! Wishing you a healthy and happy New Year!

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  32. Angie's RecipesJanuary 3, 2012 at 8:49 AM

    So festive! Pretty rimmed with blue sugar ;-)

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  33. PamJanuary 3, 2012 at 11:13 AM

    Oh my... it looks wonderful!

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  34. JulianaJanuary 3, 2012 at 3:55 PM

    What a great way to celebrate the New Year...Happy New Year Carol :-)

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  35. RitaJanuary 4, 2012 at 2:45 PM

    I really want a taste of thta cocktail Carol.
    Wishing all the best for 2012!
    Rita

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  36. CaroleJune 22, 2012 at 4:05 PM

    Looks yummy. I will have a sore head if I try all these cocktails too close together! Thanks for linking in to Food on Friday. Have a great week.

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  37. ISOcampus.com ISO 22000June 28, 2012 at 5:41 AM

    Looks really fabulously frozen! Thanks for sharing such a delightful cocktail!

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