City Bakery’s Hot Chocolate Festival heats up winter with banana, s'mores and bourbon creations

Although it seems like warm weather will never arrive, there are a few things that make the frigid season more bearable, namly City Bakery’s Hot Chocolate Festival.

Beginning Feb 1, the 26th annual event will kick off by serving Espresso Hot Chocolate—a perfect combo for those who suffered through a lengthy January. There will be a new flavor to try each day, so take a look at the calendar to see what strikes your fancy. Little ones will devour options like Smore-y Hot Chocolate (Feb 10) and On a Peanut Butter Barge Hot Chocolate (Feb 26) while their parents and guardians can enjoy adult cocoa with selections like Bourbon Hot Chocolate (Feb 2) and Coconut-Rum Hot Chocolate (Feb 16).

Regardless of beverage preferences—sweet, savory, creamy—there’s a little something for all members of the family. We certainly won’t judge if you grab seconds. Here’s a full list of City Bakery’s February options and where you can snag a cup:

• Espresso Hot Chocolate (Feb 1)
• Bourbon Hot Chocolate (Feb 2)
• “Happy” Hot Chocolate (Feb 3)
• Super Bowl Hot Chocolate (Feb 4)
• Cinnamon Hot Chocolate (Feb 5)
• Milk Chocolate Hot Chocolate (Feb 6)
• Lemon Hot Chocolate (Feb 7)
• Chili Pepper Hot Chocolate (Feb 8)
• Dark Chocolate & Cherry Bitters (Feb 9)
• Smore-y Hot Chocolate (Feb 10)
• Caramel Hot Chocolate (Feb 11)
• Fresh Ginger Hot Chocolate (Feb 12)
• Banana Peel Hot Chocolate (Feb 13)
• Love Potion Hot Chocolate (Feb 14)
• Fresh Follies Hot Chocolate (Feb 15)
• Coconut-Rum Hot Chocolate (Feb 16)
• “Happy” Hot Chocolate (Feb 17)
• Sunken Treasure Hot Chocolate (Feb 18)
• Tropical Hot Chocolate (Feb 19)
• Vietnamese Cinnamon Hot Chocolate (Feb 20)
• Peruvian Milk Chocolate Hot Chocolate (Feb 21)
• Creamy Stout Hot Chocolate (Feb 22)
• White Chocolate Waltz (Feb 23)
• Smore-y Hot Chocolate (Feb 24)
• Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate (Feb 25)
• On a Peanut Butter Barge (Feb 26)
• Darkest Dark Hot Chocolate (Feb 27)
• Festival Finale (Feb 28)

Don’t forget the whipped cream!

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