Slip on your woollens, and savour our picks of some of the yummiest hot chocolate concoctions this winter
Sugar spice and everything nice
Made with Belgian chocolate and topped with a marshmallow, this hot chocolate that 's a part of the Christmas thaal is not as sweet as it seems since it comes with a hint of the spicy bhut jolokia.
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From December 22 to January 1, 12 pm to 3 pm and 7 pm to 1 am
At Arth, 15th Road, Khar West.
Call 9594060038
Cost Rs 1,900 for the non-vegetarian thaal and R1,600 for vegetarian
Caramel love
A mix of dark and milk Belgian chocolAt e steamed with milk and salted caramel, this hot chocolate will surely have you drooling.
Time 9 am to 12 pm
At 10th Street Cafe, JVPD Scheme, Juhu. Call 61344913
Cost Rs 275
Spoilt for choice
Take your pick from this special hot chocolAt e menu thAt includes flutternutter hot chocolAt e for peanut butter lovers, orange and dark chocolate fantasy that is infused with orange zest, and Xmas boozy hot chocolAt e, a mixture of red wine and hot chocolate.
Till January 15
At All Grandmama's Cafe outlets.
Call 24145555 (Dadar)
Cost R250
Tequila!
Tequila and hot chocolate have joined hands to keep you warm this winter with the tequila mint hot chocolate made with homemade chocolate, tequila and mint liqueur. They also have a sinful Cointreau and caramel version.
At All Indigo Deli outlets.
Call 66551010 (Colaba)
Cost Rs 585
In good company
Call for churros and champurrado and dip crispy cinnamon and sugar-coated dough sticks into Mexican hot chocolate.
Time 7.30 pm to 1.30 am
At XICO, Trade View Building, Kamala Mills Compound, Lower Parel.
Call 24978910
Cost R400
Drink it up
These hot chocolate cocktails are pure indulgence. Pick one based on your poison -- old fashioned romance, made with caramel and white rum, or man-made monk -- a rum and cheesecake concoction.
Time 12 pm to 1 am
At Madeira and Mime, Transocean House, Powai.
Call 41415161
Cost Rs 200 onwards
'Cus you're hot and you're cold
If you love eating ice-cream in cold weather, try the hot chocolate ice-cream float made using Belgian chocolate, a scoop of ice-cream and a sprinkle of cocoa.
At Papacream outlets at Churchgate, Andheri and Juhu.
Call 65177272 (Churchgate)
Cost R150 for float Rs 100 for regular hot chocolate