A velvety, chocolate-kissed latte with a festive red glow, comforting, creamy, and perfect for holiday sipping.

✨ Ingredients (1 Serving)

• 1 shot espresso (or ¼ cup strong brewed coffee)

• 1 cup milk (whole, oat, almond)

• 1 tbsp cocoa powder

• 1–2 tsp sugar (or vanilla syrup)

• ½ tsp vanilla extract

• 3–4 drops red food coloring (gel gives the best color)

• 1–2 tbsp hot water (to dissolve cocoa)

• Whipped cream (optional)

• Crushed red velvet cookie or cocoa powder for topping (optional, but beautiful)

✨ Instructions

1. Brew your espresso
Pull 1 shot of espresso or use strong brewed coffee.

2. Make the red velvet base
In a small bowl or cup:
– Add cocoa powder, sugar, and hot water.
– Stir until smooth and syrupy.
– Mix in vanilla extract and red food coloring.
(Adjust color depending on how vibrant you want it!)

3. Heat and froth your milk
Warm the milk on the stove or in a microwave until hot but not boiling.
Froth using a frother, French press, or whisk until silky.

4. Combine everything
– Pour espresso into your mug.
– Add the red velvet chocolate mixture.
– Pour in steamed milk.
– Stir gently until blended into a smooth, rosy latte.

5. Top it off
– Add whipped cream.
– Sprinkle cocoa powder, red velvet crumbs, or even red sprinkles.

✨ Flavor Notes

• Like a luxury hot chocolate meets latte

• Creamy, chocolatey, slightly vanilla

• Beautiful red color—holiday-ready