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Cacao & Gingerbread Hug in a Mug

From gingerbread houses to spiced loaves and cookie-studded treats, nothing says the holidays quite like gingerbread. Our Gingerbread Cookie Cacao drink brings that nostalgia into a warm, cozy cup.


Gingerbread has a long, fascinating history—originating from ancient Greece, traveling to Europe via an Armenian monk, and once baked as sacred icons for religious ceremonies. By the 17th century, it became a Christmas favorite, reserved for special occasions and royal-approved bakers. Today, it’s the holiday treat everyone loves.


Our take is a playful, spiced cacao drink that wraps you in a hug of warmth and festive flavor. Beyond taste, it’s rich in antioxidants, mood-lifting ingredients, and warming spices that support immunity and metabolism. And with Keith’s ceremonial cacao at its heart, it’s the ultimate seasonal indulgence.


Sip, savor, and let the aroma transport you. This one’s meant to be enjoyed slowly—and shared with love.

Gingerbread Cookie Cacao Drink

Servings: 1

Keywords: Ceremonial Cacao, ginger, Christmas drink

  • Prep Time: 2 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 7 mins

Ingredients

Instructions

Ingredients

  • 1 oz. Keith's Cacao
  • 12 oz. Almond Milk, or other non-dairy milk beverage
  • ¼ tsp Ground Ginger (or 1 drop of food-grade ginger essential oil or 1⁄8 tsp fresh ground ginger root)
  • ⅛ tsp Cinnamon
  • ⅛ Pinch of Cloves
  • ¼ Orange Peel Streep, 1-2″ wide
  • ¼ Honey to taste
  • 1 Tbsp Molasses
  • Pinch of Salt
  • Cinnamon sugar for dusting

Instructions

  1. Chop your cacao and set it aside.
  2. In a saucepan add almond milk, a peeled strip of orange, ginger, cinnamon, clove, honey, molasses, and salt.
  3. Heat to a warm steep, hot to the touch, but not yet a simmer.
  4. Add your cacao to a blender, pour your liquid over the top, and blend.
  5. Add additional honey if desired.
  6. Pour in your favorite mug and garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar if desired!
  7. Enjoy!

Notes

This spice blend can also be incorporated into a Bliss Ball recipe for a new twist on a classic favorite!

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