Adult Hot Chocolate Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
2 cocktails
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Calories
432 kcal
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Course
Drinks
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Cuisine
North American
Adult Hot Chocolate Recipe
Description
Adult Hot Chocolate Recipe brings together cocoa powder and brown sugar whisked into heated whole milk, creating a smooth and creamy chocolate base enhanced by melted semi-sweet chocolate chips. The warm milk prevents bitterness and helps the chocolate melt evenly. Once hot and luscious, the drink receives a splash of bourbon, rum, whiskey, or Bailey's, offering an adult twist with a subtle boozy warmth that complements the chocolate's richness. Topping the drink with whipped cream and either shaved chocolate or a dusting of cocoa powder adds a pleasing texture contrast and subtle garnish.
The beverage is served in glasses that already contain the measured alcohol, so pouring the hot chocolate on top quickly warms the spirit without burning it. This careful preparation maintains the drink's smooth flavor and inviting temperature. The creamy texture combined with the slightly bitter cocoa, sweetness from brown sugar or maple syrup, and the depth from the alcohol produces a comforting, satisfying drink for cooler weather or special occasions where a simple hot chocolate feels incomplete.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder unsweetened
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar or maple syrup
- 2 cups milk whole
- ¼ cup chocolate chips semi-sweet
- 3 ounces bourbon or dark rum, whiskey, or Bailey's
- Whipped Cream to serve, shaved chocolate or cocoa powder
- chocolate to serve, shaved chocolate or cocoa powder
Instructions
- Add the cocoa powder and brown sugar to a small pot over medium-high heat. Pour a splash of milk into the pot and whisk it until the cocoa powder dissolves. Whisk in the remaining milk.
- When the milk is steaming hot (but not boiling) remove the pot from the heat and add the chocolate chips. Whisk until they dissolve.
- Pour 1 ½ ounces of your choice of alcohol into each glass and then top with the hot chocolate.
- Serve with some whipped cream on top and either a little shaved or a sprinkle of cocoa powder over top.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2cocktails
Amount Per Serving
Calories 432 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 cocktail | |
| Calories | 432kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 31mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 100mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 586mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 32g | 64% |
| Vitamin A | 407IU | 8% |
| Calcium | 330mg | 33% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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