Drinking Chocolate in the Summer? Yes. Absolutely.
I’ll be the first to admit that some foods belong to certain seasons. I don’t usually fill my freezer with popsicles in January, and hearty soup rarely sounds appealing in July. Most of us don’t dream about curling up with hot cocoa on a sweltering summer afternoon.
But chocolate?
Chocolate cravings don’t follow the weather.
That’s why drinking chocolate—which is very different from hot cocoa—doesn’t have to disappear when summer arrives. It delivers the same rich, dark chocolate satisfaction any time of year. You might just enjoy it a little differently.
If sipping a steaming mug isn’t your thing in July, here are a few delicious alternatives.
1. Pour it over ice cream.
Turn an ordinary bowl of vanilla ice cream into a gourmet dessert. Our favorite? Cayenne Kick over vanilla. Your guests will talk about it long after dessert is over.
2. Use it as a fondue dip.
Fresh fruit, cookies, pretzels, marshmallows—anything that pairs with chocolate works beautifully. As a bonus, Deep Dark Drinking Chocolate doesn’t rely on the added oils that traditional chocolate fondue often does.
3. Drizzle it over cake.
Forget ordinary chocolate syrup. A spoonful of rich drinking chocolate instantly elevates cakes, brownies, cheesecake, or almost any dessert.
4. Upgrade your iced coffee.
Stir a little into an iced latte or cappuccino for an incredible mocha that’s richer and more chocolate-forward than any coffee shop version.
5. Blend it into a smoothie.
A spoonful adds deep chocolate flavor to your morning smoothie. Since Deep Dark Drinking Chocolate is made with premium dark chocolate, it also has the health benefits of dark chocolate.
6. Chill it.
Prepare a serving (or two) and keep it in the refrigerator. It stays delicious for several days. Just give it a quick stir before enjoying.
Summer may not be hot cocoa season.
But it’s always chocolate season.
How do you enjoy your Deep Dark Drinking Chocolate when the weather heats up? We’d love to hear your favorite ideas.
