Holiday Hot Cocoa Kit
This season, two family-rooted creators are coming together to bring warmth, joy, and a little extra magic to your holiday traditions. Donovan Family Confections and The Happy Hour Hunter both share a wholehearted belief in gathering, celebrating, and savoring the simple moments that make family time unforgettable.
Our Holiday Hot Cocoa Kit is designed to be exactly that—an activity, an experience, a gift, and a delicious way to create memories. Whether you’re cozying up with the people you love, hosting a festive gathering, or looking for the perfect present for a fellow cocoa lover, this kit is made to bring joy to every cup.
What’s Included (Serves 6):
Everything you need for a beautiful, family-friendly cocoa experience:
Vegan & Dairy-Free Cocoa Mix (gluten-free; chocolate contains coconut)
6 Homemade Vanilla Bean Marshmallows in festive shapes (Contains gelatin)
6 Stirring Spoons
6 Mini Candy Canes
1 Tablespoon Measuring Scoop
Single Origin Ecuadorian Milk/Dark Chocolate Bar (optional for extra richness or tasting alongside your cocoa)
Crafted with care, made for sharing, and perfect for creating holiday memories together.
Hot Cocoa Instructions
Scoop 3 tablespoons of cocoa mix (optional: use scoop provided). Or if you prefer weighing, we're aiming for about 35g. measured of the cocoa mix per one serving.
Combine with 1¼ cups of milk of your choice (dairy or non-dairy).
Heat until warm and steamy—don’t boil.
Stir using the spoons provided.
Top with a festive vanilla bean marshmallow and a mini candy cane for peppermint flair.
Optional tasting experience
For an extra chocolate boost, drop 4 squares of the included single origin Ecuadorian chocolate bar into your hot cocoa and stir until melted.
You can also taste the bar on its own as you sip, exploring the notes and flavor journey of this special-origin chocolate. We chose to highlight Conexión Bullaranga 58% Chocolate. This Chocolate is “a symbol of the joy of the people of Esmeraldas, [this] Bullaranga 58% is as rawty and spontaneously delicious as it is rhythmic and delicate.”
How to fully enjoy your single origin Ecuadorian bar:
1. Look – Notice the shine and surface. Quality temper gives a beautiful gloss.
2. Snap – Break a piece. A clean, crisp snap indicates proper tempering.
3. Smell – Bring it close and breathe in deeply. Look for aromas like caramel, fruit, nuts, or warm spice.
4. Taste – Let it melt slowly on your tongue. Avoid chewing right away.
5. Notice the Notes – Pay attention to how the flavor develops—bright, earthy, creamy, fruity, or floral.
6. Sip & Compare – Alternate tasting the chocolate with sipping your hot cocoa to experience how the flavors interact and evolve.
In this chocolate, you should note “hints of tropical fruits, walnuts, macadamia, and floral notes that dance to the sensual flow of creamy caramelized milk chocolate and vanilla perfumes.”
