List of chocolate drinks facts for kids
Chocolate is a delicious food made from the seeds of the tropical Theobroma cacao tree. People have enjoyed chocolate for a very long time! The earliest records show that the Olmecs in Mexico used it around 1100 BC. Many ancient groups in Mesoamerica, like the Maya and Aztecs, made chocolate into a special drink. The Aztecs called their chocolate drink xocolātl, which means "bitter water" in their language, Nahuatl.
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Popular Chocolate Drinks
Here is a list of some well-known drinks that feature chocolate. These drinks come in many forms, from thick and warm to cold and refreshing.
- Akta-Vite
- Banania
- Bicerin
- Bosco
- Bournvita
- Brownie Chocolate Drink
- Cacolac
- Caffè mocha
- Carnation (brand)
- Champurrado
- Choc-Ola
- Chocolate liqueur
- Chocolate milk
- Chocolate Coke
- Chocomel
- Cocio
- Cocodirect
- Cola Cao
- Choffy Brewed Chocolate
- Egg cream
- Espressino
- Hot chocolate
- Kókómjólk
- Marocchino
- Milo (drink)
- Nesquik
- Ovaltine
- Pinolillo
- Pópo
- Pozol
- Pucko
- Stephen's Gourmet
- Submarino
- Swiss Miss
- Tascalate
- Tejate
- Toddy (PepsiCo)
- Tsokolate (or Sikwate)
- Vi-Co
- Yoo-Hoo
- Xicolatada
Chocolate Liqueurs: Sweet Adult Drinks
Chocolate liqueurs are alcoholic drinks that taste like chocolate. They are often sweet and can be enjoyed on their own or mixed into cocktails.
- Chocolate liqueur
- Liqueur Fogg
- Ratafia de cacao
- Sabra liqueur
- Vana Tallinn
- Vermeer Dutch Chocolate Cream Liqueur
Mexican Chocolate: A Rich Tradition
Mexican chocolate often has a distinct flavor, sometimes with hints of cinnamon or other spices. It is a key ingredient in many traditional Mexican dishes and drinks.
More About Chocolate
- Champorado – This is a sweet chocolate rice porridge from the Philippines. It's a warm and comforting dish.