This past summer Elsie, Rachel and I got together for a little backyard bonfire party! I get a little sentimental looking through these pictures because recently Rachel and her family up and moved on us! We have been missing the Denbow family, but we can't wait to visit them—maybe this summer! We'll be sharing a number of cute projects from this backyard bonfire. First up is a sweet and cold drink; frozen hot chocolate.
Frozen Hot Chocolate, makes 3 small servings, recipe adapted from here.
Needed: 6 ounces of your favorite chocolate (we used dark chocolate), 1 teaspoon espresso powder (optional), 4 teaspoons hot cocoa mix, 4 tablespoons powdered sugar, 3 cups milk, 5-6 cups of ice and marshmallows to garnish (you can toast them or sprinkle mini ones on top).
In a pan melt the chocolate over low/medium heat. Whisk in the espresso powder, cocoa mix and powder sugar until well combined and no lumps remain. Allow this mixture to cool off. In a blender combine the chocolate mixture, milk and ice; blend until well incorporated. If you want to make this a milkshake instead you could use ice cream in stead of milk and ice—up to you! Garnish with marshmallows and enjoy before it melts away!Enjoy these and get excited for the warm weather days ahead! xo. emma
All photos by: Janae Hardy
that looks SO tasty! I cant imagine drinking frozen hot chocolate, its still so chilly here! I'm making myself a cup of tea haha :) love it though! I'm keeping this one in mind for when it warms up outside!
Posted by: e | April 14, 2012 at 12:50 PM
yummy!!!!!
Posted by: the littlest polly | April 14, 2012 at 12:52 PM
Yum! The dairy queen in my hometown used to make these (by request, they weren't on the menu) I miss them!!! Thanks for sharing!
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Posted by: Miranda | April 14, 2012 at 01:12 PM
Mmm those looks so delicious..
I want to have a backyard bonfire!
xO, Vicky
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Posted by: Vicky | April 14, 2012 at 01:13 PM
Frozen Hot Chocolate?!?
You guys are blowing my mind!
xoxo
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Posted by: Natasha Fatah | April 14, 2012 at 01:14 PM
This looks so yummy! :)
Posted by: Marthe | April 14, 2012 at 01:17 PM
Oh my goodness! I'm going camping tonight!!! Thanks!
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Posted by: logan | April 14, 2012 at 01:17 PM
OH WOW yummmmm
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Posted by: MONI | April 14, 2012 at 01:36 PM
hot chocolate, now suitable for all seasons! i love this, now i want to freeze all of my favorite winter drinks.
jillian
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Posted by: jillian&hannah | April 14, 2012 at 01:43 PM
That looks really yummy! :-)
Posted by: tinajo | April 14, 2012 at 01:47 PM
Looks tasty!
Posted by: Miss K | April 14, 2012 at 02:21 PM
Yummmm! It's so warm today and this sounds so good! The glasses are beautiful too - I love the colors.
xoxo
Michelle
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Posted by: Michelle | April 14, 2012 at 02:27 PM
Definitely one of the best ideas I've seen for a bonfire! Thank you for sharing Elsie :)
Posted by: Georgina | April 14, 2012 at 02:34 PM
it is very tempting ...
Posted by: lili graffiti | April 14, 2012 at 02:41 PM
Very very tempting. I might do this even though the weather is freezing!
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Posted by: Viveca Johansen | April 14, 2012 at 02:46 PM
Great idea! I have to try this soon :)
It's getting warm here where I live, so this is perfect!
Posted by: Nat | April 14, 2012 at 02:53 PM
Oh looks so good. Going to have to try this now that the weather is getting warmer in NYC....the bonfire part might be a little trickier though in the middle of Manhattan ;)
Posted by: Audrey - This Little Street | April 14, 2012 at 02:53 PM
I have never drink such thing!
That's why I love your blog, every time I come I see something new!!
ave a great half-weekend girls!
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Posted by: call me debbie | April 14, 2012 at 02:55 PM
Those straws are so cute. I am helping with a baby shower soon and think it would be fun to have them. Where did you get them?
-ashley
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Posted by: ashley baker | April 14, 2012 at 03:00 PM
Looks yummy! Must try! Thanks for sharing. :>
Posted by: Christen DeGonzague | April 14, 2012 at 03:39 PM