Name: Hot Chocolate Recipes from Around the World
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I've curated this list of 17 Hot Chocolate Recipes from Aroundthe World, the first in a series of Winter Drinks Around the World Series. Make sure you listen to Christmas in Norway and try these Chocolate and Mint Christmas Truffles from my podcast guest, Alexandra Taylor while you find the perfect cup of hot coco for this holiday season.

Joshua holding a mug of hot chocolate with peppermint marshmallows.

Since I created a Summer Drinks Around the World round-up series, I thought it was appropriate to make a Winter Drinks series as well. Plus, there's really nothing better than setting down during these colder months with a warm cup of hot chocolate, a fuzzy blanket, and a nice book.

How To Use This List

Some of the following recipes may not be entirely traditional, and if you spot one from your home country that’s unfamiliar, I completely understand! I aimed to find authentic hot chocolate recipes from each country, but I also came across creative variations that were too fun not to include.
Each recipe is formatted as the title of the recipe, followed by a "|" symbol and then the blog or person who it is from.
I've split this list into the following categories: North and South America, Western and Central Europe, Africa, and Asia & the Pacific.

An overhead shot of two mugs of hot chocolate surrounded by candy canes and peppermint marshmallows.

North and South America

Across these regions, hot chocolate takes on deliciously unique forms. From spiced to silky smooth, no matter your craving, these cozy recipes are sure to warm you up this season.

Mexican Hot Chocolate | Isabel Eats

This Mexican Hot Chocolate made with 100% unsweetened cocoa powder, cinnamon and a hint of chili will warm you up from the inside out!

Colombian-Style Hot Chocolate (Chocolate Caliente) | My Columbian Recipes

Chocolate Santafereño is a Colombian-Style Hot Chocolate popular in the Cundinamarca region of Colombia. This drink can be served for breakfast or snack

Brazilian Hot Chocolate | Brazilian Kitchen Abroad

This luscious Brazilian Hot Chocolate recipe is sweet, creamy and chocolaty! Add a splash of cachaça and this kid favorite becomes the ultimate adult treat!

Argentinian El Submarino | 196 Flavors

El submarino means submarine in Spanish...and it’s one of the most traditional drinks from Argentina and Uruguay. El submarino is a cup of hot milk with a thick rectangle of dark chocolate served next to it.

Haitian Hot Chocolate | Yummy Medley

Haitian hot chocolate is a rich and creamy beverage, with warming spices lend that extra touch of heat that really warms you up inside on cold winter days!

The Great Canadian Hot Cocoa | Food52

Made with real maple syrup and a whisper of cayenne, this rich and velvety hot chocolate brings a bold Canadian twist to a timeless favorite.

Western and Central Europe

I'm sure everyone is very familiar with many of the types of hot chocolate in this category, and for a good reason. These rich, and decadent recipes are sure to become a favorite this holiday season.

Authentic Spanish Hot Chocolate Recipe | Spanish Sabores

Try my authentic Spanish hot chocolate recipe and learn how to make the best hot chocolate at home. Decadent, rich, and creamy every time!

Thick Italian Hot Chocolate | An Italian In My Kitchen

Italian Hot Chocolate is a mug full of creamy deliciously thick Hot Chocolate, made with real chocolate and milk, the ultimate comfort drink.

Parisian Hot Chocolate (Le Chocolat Chaud) | Daring Gourmet

Luxuriously thick, smooth, creamy and flavorful, Parisian Hot Chocolate is the ultimate hot chocolate experience!

Viennese Hot Chocolate | The Spruce Eats

Elegant and indulgent, Viennese hot chocolate is a café classic made with rich cocoa and topped with a generous swirl of whipped cream — the perfect balance of decadence and comfort.

Belgian Hot Chocolate Recipe | Busy Creating Memories

The Best Belgian Hot Chocolate Recipe you will ever taste, made from real Belgian chocolate, smooth and creamy and full of flavor.

Forro Csoki (Hungarian Hot Chocolate) | Kiwilimon

It’s a Hungarian chocolate for this cold season and helps to maintain the Christmas spirit. It’s a warm and comforting drink that you have to try.

Classic Dutch Hot Chocolate (Warme Chocolademelk) | The Spruce Eats

Smooth and mellow, Dutch hot chocolate features Dutch-processed cocoa for a silky texture and mild flavor that’s perfect for sipping on a chilly afternoon.

Africa

Did you know that Africa was one of the world's largest cocoa producers? Africa's connection to chocolate is a long one, and the recipe below showcases a recipe that is less sugary and with more of a bold chocolate flavor that really emphasizes the cocoa bean.

Ghanian Hot Chocolate | Spicing Your Life

Nothing can beat Chocolate in my house... and I came across the famous West African Hot Chocolate. I knew it would be a hit, and yes naturally my kids enjoyed it to the last bit!

Asia and the Pacific

Across Asia and the Pacific, hot chocolate takes on a local twist. From the Philippines' Tsokolate made with pure cacao tablets to India’s spice-infused, chai-inspired version and Samoa’s fruity island-grown cocoa, each sip tells is a delight and should be one that you try this season!

Thick Creamy Chai Hot Chocolate | Masala and Chai

Enjoy this thick and creamy Chai Hot Chocolate made with real chocolate and simmered with chai spice for a cozy holiday drink!

Sikwate or Tsokolate (Filipino Hot Chocolate) | Seaside Recipes

Sikwate or tsokolate is a Filipino hot chocolate drink. This drink is classically sweet, rich in chocolate flavor, and usually paired with puto maya.

Koko Samoa, Samoa's National Hot Chocolate | Ultimate Hot Chocolate

I have great respect for countries where drinking chocolate is a part of the culture. One such country, that I have yet to visit, is Samoa. While most cocoa producing countries export their cocoa, cocoa is an important part of national culinary tradition.

Small hands holding a mug of hot chocolate with peppermint marshmallows.

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