Cold days are made for cozying up with a cup of hot chocolate, and in New York City at that place are plenty of great options to choose from. From a lavender hot chocolate to an elevated twist on Swiss Miss, here are some hot chocolates that are definitely worth trying.

Chocolat Chaud at La Mercerie

This decadent hot chocolate with a hint of cinnamon was inspired by a trip Marie Rose, chef and partner of La Mercerie, took to San Pancho. "I tasted the most delicious hot chocolate from this tiny local chocolate factory," Marie said. "It had a warm spice from the cinnamon and was incredibly decadent from the rich dark chocolate." You lot tin order the chocolate chaud spiced with Espelette pepper or cinnamon.

Lavander Hot Chocolate at maman

Maman's creamy hot chocolate is a lavender dream. It's infused with fresh lavender, topped with a sprig of lavender and dusted with cocoa powder. You can get information technology at any of their New York City locations year-round and pairs well with one of their nutty chocolate chip cookies (which were named one of Oprah'due south favorite things).

"Nosotros wanted to practice a fun hot chocolate season while incorporating our southern French roots, then we naturally thought of lavender!" Elisa Marshall, founding partner at maman, said. "A lot of people acquaintance it with soap or dazzler products, nevertheless when nosotros combine information technology with chocolate, information technology has a very nice balance."

Grown Upward Hot Chocolate at Vestry

This spiked hot chocolate gets an added kick from smoky mezcal and raspberry liqueur. It'southward an ideal way to terminate a meal at Vestry on chilly New York City days when you want to linger a little longer before braving the cold.

Chocolat Chaud at Frenchette and Frenchette Bakery

Frenchette's pastry chef Michelle Palazzo tops their hot chocolate (made with Valrhona 64% Manjari nighttime chocolate, sugar, cocoa powder, milk and cream) with a brûléed Chartreuse marshmallow. "We were inspired by the classic philharmonic from the French Alps," she said. "There, skiers put shots of chartreuse in their hot chocolate."

Valrhona Hot Chocolate at Levain Bakery

A yr-round staple, Levain Baker's classic hot chocolate is unproblematic and delicious. It'southward fabricated with your choice of milk plus actress dark bloodshot Valrhona chocolate. Pair information technology with ane of their giant cookies for an extra dose of sweetness.

Swiss Miss Style Hot Chocolate at Olmsted

This cheffy twist on a childhood classic comes from Greg Baxtrom's seasonal focused restaurant that showcases ingredients sourced from local farmers and purveyors. Their housemade Swiss Miss-manner hot chocolate comes with tiny dehydrated marshmallows made in-house and is served with a thermos of warm milk.

Blossoming Hot Chocolate at Dominique Ansel Bakery and Dominique Ansel Workshop

In true Dominique Ansel fashion, this hot chocolate is not only delicious—it'southward seriously photogenic likewise. It comes with a marshmallow bloom that rests inside a thin white chocolate cup. When the marshmallow is placed into the hot chocolate, the chocolate melts away and the flower blooms, revealing a chocolate bonbon surprise.

Hot Chocolate at Daily Provisions

Made with Vesta Chocolate ganache, this take on a classic hot chocolate is topped with whipped cream, a Superfine vanilla marshmallow and a dash of cinnamon for good measure out.