Cocoa Crazy: 40 Basic to Boozy Recipes - To Celebrate National Cocoa Day

Every year on December 13, people across America celebrate their favorite holiday season comforting chocolatey drink.

So what’s the difference between cocoa and hot chocolate?

Quite simply, hot chocolate is made from ground chocolate contains cocoa butter. Hot cocoa is made from cocoa powder and has fewer calories and fat.

Cocoa is also very versatile and so not only can you use it make hot drinks, milkshakes, and cocktails you can also add it as an ingredient in sweet and savory recipes.

Cocoa Crazy brings you 20 boozy and basic recipes for drinks including:

• Honey Cinnamon Cocoa Shake

• Chocolate and Blueberry Smoothie

• Mexican Hot Cocoa with Tequila and Cayenne Pepper 

• and Dark Chocolate Caramel Martini

Plus, discover our 20 boozy and basic recipes for desserts and sweets including:

• Champagne Rose Chocolate Tart

• Strawberry and Limoncello Cake

• Cocoa Fig Truffles 

• and Cherry Cocoa Chia Pudding

So what are you waiting for chocolate lovers? It’s time to celebrate the history of cocoa around the world with National Cocoa Day on December 13.