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Everyone’s favorite winter drink gets a summertime twist that’s refreshing, sweet, and all about the chocolate.
By Brianna Gadaleta, and Sierra Petro
We’re well into iced coffee season, but for all the chocoholics in the room who long for Ol’ Man Winter to slide a hot cocoa across the counter, consider a frozen hot chocolate to tide you over. Here are a few chilly, chocolatey, smooth and satisfying sips we can’t stop dreaming about, particularly on sultry summer nights.
Bobo’s Café
1 Station Plz, Chappaqua; 914.861.8001
249 US-202 6, Somers; 914.276.2233
Acai bowl lovers already knew this spot was a gem, yet the frozen hot chocolate drink transforms the café into the ultimate eatery to tell all your friends about. The warm chocolate syrup drizzled perfectly around the frozen treat creates a flawless touch for an equally flawless drink.
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Chocolations
607 E Boston Post Rd, Mamaroneck; 914.777.3600
In its 15th year at this chocolate factory, this blend of milk, ice, and homemade cocoa is “comforting, if that can be used for a cold drink,” says owner Maria Valente. While your whipped cream-topped creation is in the blender, enjoy the open layout of the shop welcoming you to observe an assortment of treats being made.
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MAST Market
92 S Moger Ave, Mount Kisco; 914.244.8628
To get an organic, in-house, carefully crafted frozen hot chocolate, look no further than this home of all things chocolate, coffee, organic, fair trade, delicious, and so much more. (Pro tip: Be sure to add the fluffy homemade whipped cream on top.)
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Peekskill Coffee House
101 S Division St, Peekskill; 914.739.1287
This local gem is known for its coffee but includes plenty of blended drinks on its menu. For those looking to ditch the caffeine while keeping that sweetness in their order, try going a little off the menu and opting for a frozen hot chocolate — with either peanut butter or toasted marshmallow.
Quimbaya Coffee House
193 Main St, Ossining; 914.945.8909
Why have one drink when you can have seven distinct, yummy flavors? At Quimbaya, you are in charge of your frozen hot chocolate destiny with options like Chocolate Dream, Hazelnut, Caramel Chocolate, and much more.
The Tasty Table
21 Campwoods Rd, Ossining; 914.762.4000
Come for the breakfast, lunch, or brunch grub, and stay for the eye-catching frosted hot chocolate. The flavorful beverage is garnished with chocolate chips, to add a boost of crunchy sweetness to the harmonious drink.
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Tazza Café
400 Main St, Armonk; 914.273.0788
230 Saw Mill River Rd, Millwood; 914.488.5227
Frozen drinks are a specialty here ,with many flavors to choose from, so ordering a frozen hot chocolate is a classic. For a way to perk things up, try ordering a Frozen Coffee Drink infused with chocolate mint, vanilla bean, and cookies n crème flavors. Can you say yum?
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Village Creamery & Sweet Shop
32 Broadway, Valhalla; 914.421.1300
You’ve probably tried a root beer float, but have you ever heard of a hot cocoa float? This local ice cream shop puts the frozen in its hot chocolate by adding a scoop of its homemade, all-natural ice cream.
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