Beat the winter blues with these hot chocolate versions available in Mumbai

Drop it like itrsquos hotSilky thick and layered with puffy smoked srsquomores Chantillyrsquos hot chocolate is the instant pickmeup this writer resorts to more often than shersquod like to admit Head pastry cheffounder Needa Khan also whips up a mean dark and classic hot chocolate Pro tip call for a croissant and dip it into the luscious hot chocolate for a sugar highAT Shop no 2 Darvesh Royale Turner Road Bandra WestLOG ON TO chantillythecafe or ZomatoCOST Rs 250 onwardsSesame streetFrom a classic hot chocolate to a citrus white hot chocolate with an orangey twist Smoke House Delirsquos indulgent menu features concoctions that are perfect to cosy up with this winter Our pick is a tahini mocha hot chocolate in time for the tilgul season those who like their caffeine hit can settle for the dark matter mocha AT Colaba Pali Hill BKC and Phoenix Palladium outletsLOG ON TO SwiggyCOST Rs 275 onwardsPep talkYou canrsquot go wrong with Le15 Patisseriersquos comforting hot chocolate We particularly dig the chai spice variant which infuses our love for tea If you would like to make yourself a cup at home try the limitededition peppermint hot chocolate mix that strikes a refreshing balanceAT Outlets across MumbaiLOG ON TO le15comCOST Rs 275 onwardsCup of warmthIf you like your hot chocolate the OG nofrills way head to this French diner Soak in the whiff of cinnamon in Cafe Noirrsquos frothy le chocolate chaud which is the perfect treat for a chocolateloverAT World Crest unit no 1A and 1B Lower ParelCALL7400491481COST Rs 375 onwardsLe chocolate chaudIngredients 20 gms melted Belgian chocolate 120 ml milk Cinnamon dust and cinnamon cigarMethodMelt the chocolate with hot water using a long spoon stir constantly In a milk frother take the fullfat milk and steam till medium foam develops Pour both together in a doublewalled glass and dust with cinnamon on top garnish the drink with a cinnamon cigarRecipe by Bensan Varghese corporate beverage manager VampRO HospitalityHigh spiritsRaise a toast to the nip in the air with Le Cafeacutersquos boozy spin on hot chocolate The Jamaican smoke bombrsquoe which is part of their upcoming Old Monk Fest comprises dense hot chocolate infused with rum This blend is then poured over a golden chocolate mousse sphereFROM January 20 to February 20AT Jewel of Chembur 1st Road Chembur Gaothan ChemburCALL67099977COST Rs 300Berry niceDig into the flavour of the season mdash strawberries mdash with this decadent mug of hot chocolate made with Nutella and cocoa at Cafe DucoAT Shop no 2 Kalpitam Apartments 16th Road Pali Village Khar WestCALL 9137076462COST Rs 310 onwardsAlso check outCafe Kokomorsquos caramel or hazelnut flavoursAT 4 Pratap CHS Limited Santacruz EastLOG ON TO cafekokomo_mumbaiMagna Cafe and Barrsquos hot chocolate with marshmallowAT 2nd floor The Thane ClubLOG ON TO magnacafeandbarCafe 49rsquos signature hot chocolateAT The Emerald Hotel Juhu Tara Road JuhuCALL 9223379080Love and Lattersquos tiramisu Nutella or dark hot chocolateAT R City Mall Ghatkopar WestCALL 7208935961