The Best Ever Boozy Hot Chocolate Recipe

The Best Ever Boozy Hot Chocolate Recipe

by | Nov 21, 2022 | Boozy desserts

It’s officially hot chocolate season!! I hope you are as excited as I am. Get ready to ditch boring hot chocolate packets because this boozy hot chocolate recipe will be your new go-to winter beverage… It’s pretty incredible. The best part is, it’s SO easy. 

What makes this boozy hot chocolate recipe so incredible? 

Cocoa powder AND chocolate: Yes pleaseee. Using cocoa powder and real chocolate gives this hot chocolate the best chocolatey flavor and texture. 

Booze: Of course I’ve added booze to this recipe. I used Jameson Whiskey here and it was sooooo good! Feel free to use whatever alcohol you have on hand though. This recipe will taste delicious with pretty much any alcohol. 

Whole milk: Whole milk gives this recipe the super rich flavor and thick texture. You can, however, swap it out for any milk you prefer. 

Substitutions

Make it vegan 

Feel free to use whatever milk you prefer in this recipe. If you’re opting for a dairy-free milk, I would recommend coconut or oat milk to create a thicker texture. Then just use your favorite dairy free chocolate chips. Or, check out Ambitious Kitchen’s Healthy Vegan Hot Chocolate 

Chocolate substitute 

I have found that dark chocolate is my favorite to use in this recipe, but I have also tried it with milk chocolate and it’s so good either way! The dark chocolate really compliments the whiskey here. If you’re using a lighter alcohol like vodka then milk chocolate might be a better option. 

Alcohol 

Some of my favorite alcohols to pair with this boozy hot chocolate recipe are: 

-Vodka

-Whiskey 

-Bailey’s Irish Cream 

-Kahlua 

You can always make this recipe without the alcohol as well.

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Boozy Hot Chocolate

This boozy hot chocolate recipe is made with cocoa powder, real chocolate, and whole milk for the perfect velvety hot chocolate.
Cook Time5 minutes
Keyword: boozy desserts, boozy hot chocolate, drinks, hot chocolate
Servings: 1

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Whole milk
  • 1 tablespoon Cocoa powder
  • 1 tablespoon Granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Dark chocolate chips or bar chopped up
  • 1 oz Alcohol of your choice 1 shot

Instructions

  • Add milk, cocoa powder, and sugar into a small pot. Heat over medium-low heat and whisk continuously until the cocoa powder has dissolved.
  • Add chopped dark chocolate or chocolate chips. Stir until the chocolate has melted. Be sure to use a rubber spatula to scrape the sides and bottom of the pot to make sure all the chocolate has combined.
  • Remove from heat and pour into a mug for serving.
  • Add 1 oz (1 shot) alcohol of your choice. I recommend whiskey, vodka, Bailey's, or Kahlua. Reduce to ½ shot if you don’t want it to be as strong.

Notes

*Recipe adapted from Celebrating Sweets*

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