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After a chilly day of skiing or a brisk afternoon of holiday shopping, a piping hot cup of hot cocoa really hits the spot.

But not all hot chocolates are created equal, and Colorado’s bartenders and chefs are putting their own unique touches on this classic drink.

Allow us to let you in on a secret menu item: Gessner’s Grand Cocoa. It’s made with whole milk, rich bittersweet chocolate, house-made marshmallows and a chocolate snowflake tuile made of hardened chocolate. Delicious, yes, but the drink’s presentation is what really stands out. The snowflake tuile rests over the top of the glass with marshmallows at the bottom. Then, a server slowly pours the hot chocolate over the tuile until it melts.