National Cocoa Day: How to Celebrate

National Cocoa Day is an occasion that’s celebrated on December 13th every year. And honestly, December might just be the perfect month for this occasion because there’s nothing better than a warm cup of cocoa on a cold December day. Cocoa is an ingredient that’s been used for millennia and continues to be one of the more popular products for making drinks and desserts right up ’til the present time. And this holiday is the perfect way for people to enjoy this tasty beverage while they’re skiing, snowboarding, sledding, or just simply lounging around the house by a roaring fire.

And now, it’s time to start celebrating the beauty and enjoyment of National Cocoa Day. Get started with some of the ideas listed below or come up with some creative ideas of your own to observe this most important day:

Enjoy a Cup of Hot Cocoa

The primary thing on the plan for the day is to settle down with a warm cup of cocoa and savor the sweet and delicious flavor. Some people like to keep it simple and classic. However, others might think that the best way to celebrate National Cocoa Day is to try every variety it’s possible to think of! In that case, it’s certainly permissible to get a little creative by adding a peppermint stick, some red hot candies, salted caramel sauce, or (for the adults in the room) even a bit of Bailey’s Irish Cream Liqueur.

Go Out for Hot Cocoa

It’s true, not every cafe serves hot cocoa – but the best ones sure do! Get a group of friends or family members together, or head out on your own to enjoy a tasty cup of hot cocoa from one of the well-known establishments in your town.

Host a National Cocoa Day Gathering

Form a gathering of friends and have everyone bring their favorite recipe and all their favorite varieties. White and Dark, Milk and Bittersweet, there are as many different Hot Cocoa recipes as there are individuals!

One favorite is to make Hot Cocoa with 50/50 Milk and Sweetened Condensed milk and Dark Powdered Chocolate, followed by a sprinkling of cinnamon and shavings of dark chocolate on top. Rich and flavorful, it’s not for the timid!