To:
The girl who douses Christmas dinner in hot sauce

From:
Gimme Some Oven

In the mood for some spice this holiday season? This chipotle and chili-laced Mexican hot chocolate recipe will kick you in the taste buds.

Ingredients:
1 cups milk
1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon Dutch processed unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
Pinch of chipotle or chili powder
Pinch of nutmeg
Pinch of Cayenne
Whipped cream, marshmallows, chocolate syrup and chocolate shavings to top

Directions:
Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan. Heat over medium heat until simmering, stirring often. Remove from heat, and serve with optional toppings.

To: The girl who doesn't want to risk staining her winter whites

From: Good Life Eats

Hot chocolate and a pumpkin spice latte, all in one? Can it be true? Bring out your inner basic this holiday season with this indulgent white hot chocolate recipe with pumpkin spice. You won't even have to worry about spilling on your new white pea coat.

Ingredients:
1 cup whole milk
3 ounces white chocolate, chopped
1 tablespoon cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup pumpkin puree
Dash of cinnamon
Dash of nutmeg
Dash of cardamom
Dash of allspice
Dash of ground ginger

Directions:
In a saucepan, combine 1/2 cup milk, white chocolate and cocoa powder. Cook over medium heat, whisking occasionally, until the chocolate is melted and the mixture well combined.

Whisk in the pumpkin puree, cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom, allspice and ginger. Add the remaining milk and stir.

Serve topped with whipped cream and a sprinkling of nutmeg, if desired.

To: The holiday health nut

From: Divine Healthy Food

Healthy hot chocolate does exist, and it tastes just as good as the real thing. This homemade hot chocolate recipe is 100 percent vegan and 200 percent delicious. Note: If you can't find lucuma, a low-glycemic sweetener made from a Peruvian fruit, substitute with 1/2 tablespoon of brown sugar.

Ingredients (serves 2):
1/2 cup whole cashews, pre-soaked
1/4 cup whole almonds, pre-soaked
2 cups purified water
2 tablespoons cacao powder
1 tablespoon lucuma
1 tablespoon extra virgin coconut oil
1 teaspoon cacao nibs
6 pitted dates
1 teaspoon pure maple syrup
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Pinch of sea salt

Directions:
Soak the cashews and almonds for an hour. After the nuts have been soaked, drain and place them in a blender, along with the purified water, cacao powder, lucuma, extra virgin coconut oil, cacao nibs and dates. Blend on full speed until liquified.

Pour the liquid into a small saucepan and heat on high or medium-high. Add a teaspoon of maple syrup, vanilla extract and a small pinch of salt.

Whisk until the liquid heats up, about three to six minutes. Pour into a glass and top with a sprinkling of cacao powder and cacao nibs as desired.

To: The girl who needs a little help getting through holidays with the family

From: The Kitchn

You may not believe in Santa anymore, but adulthood can be just as fun. This whiskey-spiked hot chocolate recipe is where the magic really happens.

Ingredients:
1/8 cup cocoa powder
1/8 cup sugar
1 cup milk
Pinch of salt
2 ounces Irish whiskey
Whipped cream to top

Directions:
Combine the milk, cocoa powder, sugar and salt in a small saucepan, and whisk until smooth and creamy over medium heat.

Remove from the heat and add your whiskey. Pour into your favorite mug and top with a dollop of whipped cream. Sprinkle cinnamon or cocoa on top, if desired.

To: The girl who counts down all year until Christmas

From:
Chow Hound

After one sip of this festive peppermint hot chocolate, "Winter Wonderland" instantly starts playing in your brain. The best part is that this homemade hot chocolate recipe takes just four ingredients and five minutes of your time.

Ingredients:
1/2 cup whole milk
1/4 cup heavy cream
6 peppermint candies, crushed (about 4 teaspoons)
5 ounces high-quality milk chocolate, coarsely chopped

Directions:
Combine milk, cream, and peppermints in a small saucepan and let simmer over medium heat. Whisk periodically until candies are dissolved, about four minutes.

Add in chocolate and whisk until it is completely melted and well incorporated, about 2 minutes. Enjoy immediately.