Make hot chocolate with an extra kick for a gift
From the DIY holiday gifts and decorations series
Our days are heavenly as far as temperature goes, but when you get home on a cold evening, hot chocolate is a welcome drink. Package some hot chocolate in a mason jar mug and add a little something extra to make it a worthy gift. This one is not for kids.
Make hot chocolate with an extra kick for a gift
Hot chocolate suitable for giving.
Make hot chocolate with an extra kick for a gift
For hot chocolate with an extra kick you will need: A 16-ounce mason jar with a handle, hot chocolate mix, miniature marshmallows, a miniature bottle of Bailey's Irish Cream, fabric to decorate the lid, scissors and ribbon.
Make hot chocolate with an extra kick for a gift
Fill the jar halfway with hot chocolate mix.
Make hot chocolate with an extra kick for a gift
Add mini marshmallows. Is there such a thing as too many marshmallows?
Make hot chocolate with an extra kick for a gift
Put the lid on top and place the fabric over the lid and screw the ring on to hold the fabric down.
Make hot chocolate with an extra kick for a gift
Cut a long piece of ribbon and tie the middle around the neck of the mini bottle of Bailey's.
Make hot chocolate with an extra kick for a gift
Attach the bottle of Bailey's to the neck of the mason jar by wrapping the ribbon around and finishing with a bow.
Make hot chocolate with an extra kick for a gift
Hot chocolate with an extra kick.
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