Boozy Hot Chocolate
Wrap your hands around a mug of indulgently rich hot chocolate—a splash of whiskey turns it into the ultimate grown-up treat for a chilly day.
Ingredients
For the Hot Chocolate
- 1 quart whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup (packed) dark brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon natural unsweetened cocoa powder
- Pinch salt
- 8 oz bittersweet chocolate, roughly chopped
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Whiskey or bourbon, optional for serving (rum or tequila may be substituted)
For the Sweetened Whipped Cream
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
For the Hot Chocolate
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together the milk, cream, brown sugar, cocoa powder, and salt over high heat. Bring to a simmer. Remove from the heat; add the chocolate and vanilla and whisk until the chocolate is melted. Ladle into mugs and top each drink with 2 tablespoons whiskey or bourbon, or the desired amount, and whipped cream, if desired.
For the Sweetened Whipped Cream
- In a cold medium bowl, whip the cream with a whisk until slightly thickened. Add the confectioners’ sugar and vanilla and continue whipping until cream holds its shape.
Nutrition Information
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- Per serving (6 servings)
- Calories: 511
- Fat: 31 g
- Saturated fat: 19 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Sugar: 36 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Sodium: 112 mg
- Cholesterol: 61 mg
Gluten-Free Adaptable Note
To the best of my knowledge, all of the ingredients used in this recipe are gluten-free or widely available in gluten-free versions. There is hidden gluten in many foods; if you're following a gluten-free diet or cooking for someone with gluten allergies, always read the labels of your ingredients to verify that they are gluten-free.