As temperatures drop and snow starts to fall across Colorado, hot cocoa is the perfect treat to warm up during winter months. Whether you are sledding, skiing, or enjoying a day of holiday shopping in Downtown Denver, a hot cocoa is a delicious treat. We’ve rounded up the top destinations throughout the state.
Robbie’s Tavern is a mountainside bistro inside the Grand Colorado on Breckenridge’s Peak 8, with a cozy atmosphere for apres-ski drinks and dining. In addition to great views of the ski slopes and appetizers such as pretzel knots and chicken wings, they are known for their Peppermint Hot Chocolate. When it’s time to warm up and relax after a day in the snow, relax at Robbie’s Tavern.
The Remedy Bar at the Four Seasons Resort and Residences in Vail Village boasts a show-stopping Haute Chocolate experience. Crafted with house-made marshmallows, Chantilly crème, and chocolate tuile in a traditional French hot chocolate pot, this stunning drink is worth the price tag for a memorable mountain experience. Remedy is an ideal to watch the game on the 165-inch TV, or relax on the deck with firepits and endless views of Vail Mountain. Inspired cocktails, Bacon-wrapped Scallops, Surf n Turf Sushi, and Hoisin Duck Lettuce Wraps round out the offerings.
Stargazer Fine Chocolates in Denver is renowned for the quality of their handmade chocolate truffles, bars, and other treats. Karen D’Onofrio apprenticed under a master chocolatier before starting the business with her family and Stargazer uses only fair-trade, non-GMO chocolate from a fourth-generation supplier.
Goody’s Mountain Creperie in Winter Park offers a full breakfast and lunch menu with plenty of options for sweet and savory crepes. They also boast “the best cocoa on the mountain,” and their not-so-secret ingredient for this adults-only version is peppermint schnapps, for a drink that will warm you up after a day on the slopes.
Telluride Truffle, with locations on Colorado Avenue in Telluride as well as in Lakewood, offers handmade truffles created by their chocolatier Patty Denny. In 1997, Patty began making chocolates while she was the Assistant Pastry Chef at a four-star hotel. By using find Belgian chocolate and no preservatives, her truffles, peppermint bark, caramel sauce and cookies have won over fans for decades. Their Drinking Chocolate is a blend of milk and dark chocolate and available in Traditional or Ancho Chile, which offers a slightly spicy option with a touch a cinnamon. Enjoy with a dollop of whipped cream for a delectable dessert!
