75 DIY Christmas Hot Cocoa Bar Ideas

October 8, 2020 Just Jes

Christmas hot cocoa bars are getting more popular than ever. Create one for your family to enjoy every day or host a fun hot cocoa bar night with friends around a crackling fire.

One thing is for sure, these hot cocoa bars are beyond adorable and spark some serious Christmas spirit! Keep in mind your DIY station can be small or large, simple or eclectic, there really is no way to go wrong.

If you’re looking to start DIY your very own hot cocoa bar but are not sure where to begin start with these four simple steps!

01 | FIND THE PERFECT SPOT

Kitchen counter
Rolling bar cart
Dining room hutch
Buffet style table

02 | CREATE THE MENU

Hot cocoa – milk | white | dark
Marshmallows – big | small | shapes
Candy canes – sticks | canes | crushed | spoon-shaped
Mixing spoons – dipped in chocolate | dipped in toppings
Chocolate chips – milk | white | dark | butterscotch
Syrups – caramel | milk | white | dark
Sprinkles – chocolate | holiday | cinnamon | cocoa powder
Whipped cream – homemade | ready-made
Cookies – biscotti | graham | molasses| shortbread | wafer

03 | GATHER CONTAINERS

Topping containers – mason jars | airtight glass containers | buckets
Labels – printables | chalkboard | hanging tags | tabletop signs
Small plates & mug rugs
Cups – holiday-themed paper cups | ceramic mugs | copper mugs
Straws – paper | silicone | holiday-themed
Spoons & mixers
Platters – cake stands | tiered displays | tiered tray | flat trays

04 | ADD HOLIDAY DECOR

Signs – rustic | chalkboard | dry-erase | printable
Garland – pine | lighted | felt ball | wooden bead | paper | flags
Accents – small trees | lights | ribbon | holiday tags | wood slices | vintage pieces | wooden crates
Add uniformity by wrapping containers, syrup bottles, and bins in matching Christmas gift wrapping paper.
Tie all the containers with matching red and white or brown twine to pull the look together.

Grab a cup of hot cocoa and get inspired with these warm and welcoming DIY hot cocoa bars!

(This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that I provide I may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge to you! Some of the amazing following photos are not my own, click on them to head straight to the source!)