Spiked Hot Chocolate
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Spiked Hot Chocolate- Sweet and creamy hot chocolate spiked with Kahlua and topped with a dollop of tasty whipped cream. It's heaven in a mug!
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This is the one of the best spiked hot chocolate recipes to whip up for a cozy night in. The rich chocolatey flavors of the cocoa mixed with liquor taste absolutely amazing, and it's so simple to make!
Get ready to cuddle up with a sweet mug of this spiked hot chocolate. It's delicious and sure to be a winter favorite!
HOW TO MAKE ADULT HOT CHOCOLATE
Before you get started, make sure you have the following ingredients:
- Water
- Granulated sugar
- Unsweetened cocoa powder
- Salt
- Milk
- Heavy cream
- Pure vanilla extract
- Kahlua
- Whipped cream, optional
- Chocolate syrup, optional
- Mini marshmallows, optional
Once you've gathered all of your ingredients, add the water, sugar, cocoa powder, and salt to a medium saucepan and bring the mixture to a rapid simmer over medium heat while whisking continuously.
Then, follow the steps below to finish up this simple and delicious spiked hot cocoa recipe:
- While continuing to whisk, add the milk and heavy cream. Allow to cook until heated through.
- Remove the pan from the heat and add the Kahlua.
- Then, add the vanilla and stir until mixed.
- Ladle the mixture into mugs.
The recipe makes about 6 servings depending on the size of your mugs.
Once the hot chocolate is ladled into mugs, add your toppings! My favorite toppings are whipped cream, chocolate syrup and mini marshmallows which is what I used for this recipe.
TIPS FOR MAKING SPIKED COCOA
- Along with whipped cream, chocolate syrup, and mini marshmallows, crushed peppermint, caramel drizzle, candy bar pieces, maple syrup, chocolate curls, and cinnamon sticks are some other tasty additions to this hot chocolate!
- Depending on how strong you like your drinks, make sure to add the liquor little by little and taste as you go. This is the best way to figure out the perfect ratio for what you prefer!
- If you're serving spiked hot chocolate at a gathering or party, consider having a customizable hot chocolate bar! Let the guests choose their toppings and add-ins and enjoy!
CAN I DOUBLE OR TRIPLE THIS RECIPE?
This recipe is super easy to double or triple for guests or parties with larger crowds! Just make sure the pan or pot you are using is large enough depending on how much you are making.
WHAT IS THE BEST ALCOHOL FOR HOT CHOCOLATE?
In the recipe I'm sharing today, we used Kahlua, but there are other alternatives that will also taste amazing.
Bailey's Irish Cream, bourbon, rum, vanilla vodka, or peppermint schnapps would also be great options. Feel free to experiment and find your favorite combination!
CAN I USE A STORE-BOUGHT HOT COCOA MIX FOR THIS RECIPE?
A homemade mix will always taste the best, but feel free to use a purchased hot chocolate mix if you're really in a crunch!
CAN YOU KEEP LEFTOVER HOT CHOCOLATE?
This recipe obviously tastes best when it's warm and fresh, but, yes, you can keep leftovers. Store any leftover cocoa in an airtight food storage container in the fridge.
When you're ready to enjoy it, reheat it in a small pot or in a mug in the microwave.
MORE HOT CHOCOLATE RECIPES YOU'LL LOVE
- Rum & White Chocolate Hot Cocoa
- Mint Hot Chocolate
- Snowball Hot Chocolate
- Crockpot Hot Chocolate
- Ninja Foodi Hot Chocolate
Spiked Hot Chocolate
Ingredients
- ½ cup water
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 ¼ cups milk
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup Kahlua
- Whipped cream (optional)
- Chocolate syrup (optional)
- Mini marshmallows (optional)
Instructions
- Add water, sugar, cocoa powder, and salt to a medium saucepan. Over medium heat, bring mixture to a rapid simmer while whisking continuously.
- While continuing to whisk, add milk and heavy cream. Allow to cook until heated through.
- Remove from heat and add vanilla and Kahlua. Stir until mixed.
- Pour mixture into mugs, topping with whipped cream, chocolate syrup, and mini marshmallows.
Notes
- I like to use Kahlua, Bailey's Irish Cream, rum, vanilla vodka, bourbon or peppermint schnapps for this hot chocolate recipe.
- Feel free to add as much or as little liquor as you'd like.
- You can store leftovers in an airtight container, like a mason jar, and keep in the fridge.