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!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 602kcal
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.
Nutrition
Calories: 602kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 24g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 117mg | Sodium: 227mg | Potassium: 402mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 48g | Vitamin A: 1534IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 238mg | Iron: 1mg