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Homemade cocoa mix recipe. This ingredient serves two important. Rich, creamy cocoa that you can make ahead. A mixture of pomegranate and cranberry juice form the base, along with a hit of gin.

Spoon 1/4 cup of the cocoa mix into a heavy mug and whisk in 1/4 cup (2 ounces or 60 ml) of the water to create a paste. Web instructions add all the ingredients to a large bowl and stir with a wire whisk to combine. You can also mix ingredients in a large bowl and then pour into the mason jar.

Choose between plain, peppermint, and mexican chocolate versions. For the full recipe and ingredient amounts for old fashioned hot chocolate mix can be found in the recipe card at the bottom of this post. Web instructions put all ingredients in a blender and blend until mixed thoroughly with no visible milk powder left.

When ready to use, add 2 to 3 tablespoons of hot cocoa mix to 8 ounce of hot water or milk. 13 cups mix (about 41 servings). It's stored and used year round.

It’s so much better than hot cocoa packets and much more economical. Store in jar and enjoy! When you're ready to make the hot cocoa itself, warm up a mug of milk of your choice and add 1 1/2 tablespoons of cocoa mix to the milk (adjust for taste).

Top with whipped cream and cinnamon if you'd like. Makes about 15 cups mix, or enough for about 45 servings. Transfer the cocoa mixture to a clean mason jar.