Winter: Hot Chocolate Trail

The Four Seasons Vail’s famous Haute Chocolate at Remedy is served in a coffee cup capped with latticework of hand-spun dark chocolate and a marshmallow cube. A traditional French chocolate pot is serviced on a silver platter with a mixture of Valrhona chocolate and hot steamed milk poured over the marshmallow, which also melts the chocolate lattice. Add a dollop of whipped cream and add some chocolate shavings or a shot of alcohol.

Sebastian Signature Hot Chocolate at The Sebastian-Vail features gourmet flavors enlightening the souls of chocolate lovers everywhere. The signature hot chocolate is a delectable concoction that starts with Valrhona chocolate molded into spheres filled with house-made Baileys Irish Cream marshmallows, white chocolate, dulce chocolate and dark chocolate crunch pearls. The experience begins with a tableside presentation. The sphere, sprinkled with edible gold dust, is brought to the table in a tall glass mug. The hot chocolate, also house-made with two types of dark chocolate, cardamom, star anise, cinnamon, vanilla and cloves, is then poured from a teapot, igniting the aroma of sweet spices and cocoa as the ingredients melt together. It can then be kicked up a notch with Baileys, Rumple Minze, or butterscotch schnapps.

Warm up or wind down with a delicious mug of hot cocoa at Treff Café, Sonnenalp’s signature European bar nestled in the heart of Vail Village. Immerse yourself in an authentic alpine ambiance while savoring delightful beverages and bites.

For the best in slopeside hot chocolate, swing by Gorsuch Café in Vail Village or Rimini Gelato & Chocolate in Lionshead.