Hot Chocolate for Grown-ups.

Indulge. Too much of a good thing is...wonderful.

Escape into Steelhead Bar & Grille in downtown Spokane for grown-up Hot Chocolate.

Here is a childhood favorite that growns up fast with the proper additions. The Steelhead Bar and Grille serves Sticky Stuff, which is blissful concoction for chattering sweet teeth. The Steelhead bartenders mix amaretto, Malibu Coconut Rum into Hot Chocolate topped with whipped cream. Not wanting to venture out? Click on the link to create a Hot Chocolate Bar with all the fixings. Stay warm Spokane!

We love this idea from HGTV

Set Up a Holiday Hot Chocolate Bar

During the winter offer guests an alternate sundae station by creating a hot chocolate bar. Set out toppings like whipped cream, chocolate chips and peppermints so they can create the ultimate holiday treat.

Ingredients

4 cups whole milk
8 ounces bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, roughly chopped
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Wynn Myers

Toppings

butterscotch chips
semisweet chocolate chips
peppermint melts or candy canes
whipped cream
sprinkles
chocolate syrup
regular marshmallows
peppermint marshmallows
optional: peppermint schnapps or amaretto, for spiking

Wynn Meyers

Instructions

1. Heat milk in a saucepan over medium heat until barely simmering. 

2. Remove from heat and add chopped chocolate. 

3. Whisk mixture until chocolate is melted, then add vanilla and whisk to combine. 

4. Transfer to an insulated thermos or carafe and place on hot chocolate bar with 4 mugs.

5. Transfer all topping ingredients to individual serving bowls, and place next to hot cocoa on bar. 

6. If desired, place bottles of peppermint schnapps or amaretto on bar. 

7. Invite guests to build their ultimate hot chocolate treat using their favorite ingredients

Wynn Meyers