Floral Sugar Hot Cocoa

When the weather is chilly and you are craving something to sip on while snuggling, this hot cocoa is oh so yummy...with a touch of floral goodness and homemade whipped cream, this is just the coziest and cheeriest beverage. It's fancy pants hot cocoa...cheers!Floral Sugar Hot Cocoa:Serves 2Ingredients:1/4 cup organic heavy whipping cream2 cups organic whole milk4 tablespoons organic bittersweet cocoa4 tablespoons homemade floral sugar (recipe below), dividedDirections:Place whole milk, cocoa, and 3 tablespoons of the floral sugar in a medium saucepan over low heat. Stir occasionally until combined. Meanwhile, place the heavy whipping cream in a stand mixer fit with a whisk attachment. Whisk on low speed until the cream begins to foam...then increase speed slowly. As the mixture begins to thicken, slowly add 1 tablespoon floral sugar. Turn off the mixer once the whipping cream reaches the consistency you prefer...Pour hot cocoa into two tumblers of your choice and garnish with whipped cream and a sprinkling of floral sugar...Floral Sugar:Ingredients:1 cup organic sugar1 tablespoon dried organic lavender flowers1 tablespoon dried organic rose petals1 tablespoon dried organic chamomile flowersDirections:Place all ingredients in a food processor and pulse until well blended. Store in an airtight container.Recipe by Cassie WinslowPhotography by Nicholas Winslow + Cassie WinslowGoblets from Anthropologie