Hot Cocoa and Spiced Cider Bar - Set It Once and Refill All Night

Gear that Prevents Sticky Disasters

• Owala SmoothSip Slider — completely leak-proof lid; slide-top spout; double-wall insulation keeps cocoa hot ~6 hrs.
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• Owala SmoothSip Slider Insulated Reusable Stainless Steel BPA Free 12 oz Coffee Tumbler - covered pop-up straw, easy for little hands; stays cold up to 12 hrs (great for chilled chocolate milk).
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• Holiday Party Solids 6-Pack Premium Plastic Tablecloth (54" x 108") — set the whole bar on this and breathe easier about spills.
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Big-Batch Creamy Cocoa (serves ~10)

Simmer 6 cups of whole milk and 2 cups of half-and-half. Whisk in 1 cup of sugar, ¾ cup of Dutch cocoa, a pinch of salt, and 2 teaspoons of vanilla. Keep on low; ladle into Owala for adults, FUNTAINER for kids.
Toppings: mini marshmallows, crushed peppermint, caramel drizzle, cinnamon sugar.

Mulled Apple-Cranberry Cider (slow cooker, 3 hours low)

8 cups apple cider, 2 cups cranberry juice, 1 orange (sliced), 4 cinnamon sticks, 6 whole cloves, 2 star anise, ¼ cup brown sugar. Strain before serving.
Tip: Tie spices in cheesecloth. Keeps your ladle drama-free.

The cookie pairing

Use the round cutter set to stamp tiny 1.6 “cocoa dunkers” from store-bought pie dough. Brush with butter, dust with cinnamon sugar, bake 10–12 min at 375°F.
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