Hello, there! Welcome back to “The Hot Chocolate Bar”, the sweetest addition to Honeydukes that you’ve ever tasted in the wizarding world. Jeremy and I have been bustling around so much since St. Valentine’s Day. Now that the holiday itself has past, it’s time for our 4 day heart-lifting sales for those who can’t afford regular price, couldn’t make it on the day of, or just want the spirit to linger on a little bit longer!
Yes, yes. We’ve noticed some of the couples around town that inspired us to make some new cups. Lauren and I simply adore the treats for sweets like us and our customers. What are you standing around for? These customers won’t serve themselves! Step up to the cauldron and we’ll show you how to do it.
If you like adventure and having the courage to go one step closer, then it’s time to try our first cup, the “Harry-Ginny Ginger”. I think it’s absolutely invigorating! A nice little wake-up call with some breathe-easy orange and ginger to open up your air-ways. Usually, orange and ginger are used for colds and respiratory illnesses. Our silent partner Nick loves the scent.
She always admired him from the start, but these 2 complimentary Gryffindors took a big risk coming together with Ron in the middle. It’s hard for someone as well-known as Harry to find love when the battle rages right outside your common room, but that’s what makes the sweet moments all the more magical. Ginny is a brave, sweet and powerful like an orange, while Harry is the awkward ginger plant that though looking plain and out of place on the outside, can bring a huge punch, but needs that fruity flavor to become attractive. What’s more exciting than a kiss during battle? They don’t even have to say it, just “I know”.
First, we heat the milk in the cauldron. As it steams, chop up the ginger over the cutting board using the “Diffindo” spell so it’s in little tiny pieces. Put the pieces in with the milk and let it sit so everything can get to know each other. That’s key to any relationship.
That’s what you said when you asked me on our first date almost 3 years ago. “I’d like to get to know you better”. <kiss>
Now, time for some chocolate powder and don’t forget the orange zest. Juices bring acidity while zest keeps the flavor without the mess. Zest is the fruit skin. just enough so the outer skin falls in. Don’t go past the yellow into the white skin. That part is bitter. A little mix over the heat and there you have it! Let’s strain out the bits and pieces and have a taste.
Doesn’t that open you up? It’s bright, colorful and not by any means boring. I’ve just come over a cold, so that will be for me.
The next mix will be in tomorrow. Cho and Cedric’s sweetheart special will melt your heart.