So, I like the idea of throwing a party more than actually doing it. I have dreamed up lots of great party ideas that never came to fruition (anybody remember that Robot Bar Crawl I was so excited about a while back?).

Right now, I’m all worked up to throw a holiday party that includes a hot chocolate bar. Available would be several different types of hot chocolate to use as a base (white chocolate, milk chocolate, dark chocolate, Mexican cinnamon-infused chocolate), lots of different liqueurs to use as flavorings, and assorted marshmallows, whipped cream, and sprinkly items.

I would then set out little cards with recommended combinations, which guests could use to make delicious drinks, or they could make up their own if they preferred.

Here are some of the ideas I have for combinations:

Heath Bar

• Milk chocolate hot cocoa
• Amaretto
• Butterscotch schnapps
• Whipped cream
• Chocolate shavings

Dreamsicle

• White chocolate hot cocoa
• Grand Marnier
• Vanilla schnapps
• Whipped cream
• A curl of orange peel

Knight Rider

• Dark chocolate hot cocoa
• Kahlua
• Lots of mini marshmallows
• A drizzle of chocolate syrup on top

Nutty Russian

• White chocolate hot cocoa
• Amaretto
• Frangelico
• Whipped cream
• Crushed nuts

I could also come up with a whole bunch more, like minty ones with peppermint schnapps and candy cane stir sticks, or chocolate-covered cherry, or even get really wild and use crystalized ginger or chili peppers or something. Boy, I hope I never actually have this party. I’m getting a sugar rush just thinking about it.