Warm Up with Chocolate and Wine

Those of us who have to escort little ghosts and goblins out on Halloween look forward to having something comforting to drink after a chilly night of trick or treating. Recently, I discovered a recipe for a warm drink that combines two favourites, wine and chocolate. This rich drink is quite soothing, so please take all the necessary precautions, and try not to take too much candy from your child's stash.

Ingredients

355 mL milk
240 mL red wine (a bold wine such as Cabernet Sauvignon is suggested)
60 g dark chocolate chunks
whipped cream (optional)

1. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the milk and the chocolate. Whisk constantly until the chocolate has melted into milk and is thick and creamy.
2. Add the red wine and heat until everything is hot. 
3. Pour the contents into 2 mugs or 6-8 smaller glasses and top with whipped cream for extra decadence.

Perfect Wine Pairings

Not sure what wine to serve with your Family Day meal this evening? Worry no longer, thanks to the good people at Visual.ly. Serious wine lovers may choose to not follow this chart to the letter, but for the rest of us, this will add to the suggestions we were going to follow on the label.

Wine Pairing Chart infographic by madelinep.