Description
This Spiked Hot Chocolate is rich, creamy, and cozy—perfect for chilly nights, holiday gatherings, or anytime you want a warm treat with a boozy twist. Velvety cocoa meets your favorite spirit for the ultimate adult indulgence. 🍫🔥🥃
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups whole milk (or milk of choice)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (optional for extra richness)
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1–2 ounces of alcohol (Baileys, Kahlúa, bourbon, rum, or peppermint schnapps)
- Whipped cream, for topping
- Chocolate shavings or marshmallows (optional)
Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium heat, warm the milk and cream until steaming but not boiling.
- Whisk in the chocolate, cocoa powder, and sugar until fully melted and smooth.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Remove from heat and mix in your preferred alcohol.
- Pour into a mug and top with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, or marshmallows.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
💡 Tip: For an ultra-creamy texture, use high-quality chocolate and add a splash of heavy cream. Try peppermint schnapps for a festive holiday version!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: spiked hot chocolate, boozy hot cocoa, winter drinks, holiday cocktails, hot chocolate with alcohol