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Hot chocolate in a speckled cup topped with two golden toasted marshmallows.
5 from 4 votes

Alcoholic Hot Chocolate With Liquor

This boozy hot chocolate with liquor is the ultimate winter cocktail to make during the holiday season. You can spike it with Amaretto, whiskey, dark rum or flavored liquors.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 2
Author: Eloïse

Ingredients
 

  • 1 ½ cups (360 ml) milk of choice
  • 4 tablespoons (40 g) chopped semi-sweet chocolate
  • 2 teaspoons cocoa powder
  • 1 tablespoon sugar more to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract optional
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon optional
  • 2 ounces (60 ml) liquor of choice (see notes) 4 tablespoons

Instructions
 

  • Add the milk, chopped chocolate, cocoa powder, sugar, vanilla extract and cinnamon (if using) to a small saucepan.
  • Gently whisk over low heat until the chocolate has completely melted.
  • Remove the pan from the heat and pour in your liquor of choice. Add more sugar or liquor to taste.
  • Pour the finished hot chocolate into your favorite mug. Garnish with the toppings of your choice (e.g., marshmallows, shaved chocolate, candy cane).

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Notes

  1. Classic liquors for hot chocolate: dark rum, whiskey
  2. Audacious liquors for hot chocolate: amaretto, triple sec
  3. Flavored liquors for hot chocolate: cinnamon-flavored whiskey, vanilla-flavored vodka, peppermint schnapps
You can read all my notes on the different types of liquors I recommend in the post above.

Nutrition

Calories: 327kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 18g
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