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Dairy Free Hot Chocolate (Bourbon Hot Chocolate)

A thick, rich, decadent, dairy free hot chocolate with a splash of bourbon to warm you up from the inside! Such a simple recipe made with just 4 ingredients! Dairy free and vegan.

Course: Dessert , Drinks , Cocktails , Others
Cuisine: European , Canadian , gluten-free

Ingredients

  • 4 oz of good quality bittersweet chocolate
  • 2 cups of unsweetened almond Milk
  • 4 fl oz bourbon whiskey
  • 1 tbsp sugar optional
To top
  • 2 marshmallows (Vegan marshmallows to keep it vegan)
  • Dairy free / Vegan whipped topping

Instructions

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  1. Add the bittersweet chocolate into a small saucepan with 1/2 cup of almond milk.
  2. Heat over medium heat, while stirring, until the chocolate melts. Keep stirring to prevent the chocolate from burning, until you have a smooth chocolate sauce.
  3. Add the rest of the milk and sugar (if using), and lower the heat to medium low.
  4. Mix with a whisk to combine. Continue to heat the chocolate milk over medium low heat, whisking frequently, until the chocolate milk thickens (about 5 minutes).
  5. Heating this over low heat (without letting it boil) will reduce the milk to a thick, luscious consistency. Whisking frequently is important to prevent a milk skin from forming on top - if a milk skin does form, whisk it back into the milk.
  6. Add the bourbon and stir to mix. 
  7. Serve in two small glasses or demitasse cups (it's a rich, robust drink, so a little goes a long way).
  8. Serve with vegan marshmallows or dairy free whipping cream. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Note 1 - Make sure the bittersweet chocolate has no milk in the ingredients.