87 kinds of hot chocolate for you to try at the 2017 YYC Hot Chocolate Fest
The countdown to one of the sweetest times of the year in Calgary is on: The 2017 YYC Hot Chocolate Fest runs for the whole month of February and they have finally revealed their lineup.
Boasting an impressive 50+ participating restaurants and cafes there will 87 flavours of the warming wintery chocolatey drink to check out this time around.
The best part is, all the yummy goodness supports a wonderful cause. A portion of the proceeds from each drink are donated to support the clients and programs of Calgary Meals on Wheels.
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Here’s a sneak peak into some of the must try drinks.
Traditional Drinks
White Chocolate Matcha Kiss
- What: Rich and creamy white hot chocolate infused with a deep green matcha kiss, swirled with our very own stone-ground heirloom dark chocolate, garnished with a hand-made mint marshmallow made from grass-fed gelatin. This is hot chocolate bliss!
- Where: Light Cellar – 6326 Bowness Road NW
Lavender Love Hot Chocolate
- What: Main Dish signature hot chocolate spiced up with cardamom, topped with house made lavender whipped cream.
- Where: The Main Dish – 903 General Avenue NE
Hazelnut Heaven
- What: A creamy thick hazelnut drinking chocolate covered with a fluffy layer of marshmallows and vanilla whipped cream.
- Where: Café Blanca – 240 Riverfront Avenue SW
Taj Mahal Hot Chocolate
Taj Mahal tweaking is complete. Unveiling @YYCHotChocolate @TransformECM @eauclaireca -Feb 1. Preview screening for Chocoholics on Sun. 😍 pic.twitter.com/0Ux68isGqZ
— The Bean Stop (@BeanStop) January 29, 2017
- What: Each Taj Mahal is created using premium European Dark Chocolate, Fresh ginger, turmeric, cinnamon & a touch of heat and is finished with our special chocolate crumble & cinnamon shaved chocolate whipped cream.
- Where: The Bean Stop – 145-200 Barclay Parade SW
Spirited Drinks
Aztec
- What: Hot Chocolate, tequila, lime cordial, agave syrup.
- Where: Vendome Cafe – 940 2 Avenue NW
Guiness Hot Chocolate
- What: Velvety Guinness hot chocolate, with Jameson and Baileys. Made with cream for that velvety taste. Topped with a House Made Guinness Marshmallow
- Where: Fairmont Palliser – 133 9th Avenue SW
Prohibition Hot Chocolate
- What: Caramel hot chocolate finished with malden sea salt and a house-made marshmallow. Spiked with spicy Italian Amaro and Brandy for the grown ups.
- Where: The Nash – 925 11th Street SE
El Jefe Chocolate
- What: A sublime mixture of bittersweet chocolate, condensed milk, cinnamon, chili powder, hellfire bitters, whipped cream, and of course, 1 oz of El Jefe Barrel Aged Manhatten tequila
- Where: Anejo Restaurant – 2116 4 St SW #2
For a complete list of participating venues with boozy and traditional drinks for this years YYC Hot Chocolate Fest click here.
In addition to sweet event, organizers have created a ‘Drink Passport‘ to help you try to cross out as many venues as you can. Drink hot chocolate around town this month and you’ll be entered to win some prizes.
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