Love Baileys? Then here’s a warming cocktail to put on your to-drink list: Baileys Hot Chocolate! It’s got the best deep chocolaty flavor, accentuated by the chocolate and vanilla notes with the fruity finish of Irish whiskey. Topped with fluffy whipped cream, it’s a revelation! Serve this sweet hot alcoholic drink anytime you need a wintery pick me up: or it’s great for the holidays or a snow day. Here’s how to make it!
Ingredients in Baileys hot chocolate
Baileys Hot Chocolate is just as it sounds: Baileys Irish Cream and hot chocolate, combined. You can make it with purchased hot chocolate or a hot chocolate mix. But it’s best with homemade hot chocolate! It takes 5 minutes to make, and has incredible rich and creamy flavor. It’s very sweet, so it’s intended for sweet drink lovers. Here are the ingredients you’ll need:
Cocoa powder2% milkSugarVanilla extractCinnamonSemi sweet or dark chocolate chipsBaileys Irish Cream
How to make Baileys and hot chocolate: some tips
This recipe is extremely simple: whisk up some homemade hot chocolate and add Baileys! But here are a few things to note in the process:
Multiply the recipe as needed for a crowd. The recipe below makes two 1-cup servings, so multiply as desired!Substitute 2 cups purchased hot chocolate if you like. It’s not nearly as good, but it works in a pinch. Use the magic ratio, then adjust as needed. The ratio we like is 1 cup hot chocolate to 1 ounce Baileys. Of course, you can always add more!Top with whipped cream! It’s great as is, but it always is better with a little homemade whipped cream (reminiscent of an Irish coffee).
More adult hot chocolate recipes? Go to Spiked Hot Chocolate, Peppermint Schnapps Hot Chocolate or Kahlua Hot Chocolate.
More about Baileys Irish cream
Interestingly, Baileys Irish Cream is the most popular liqueur sold worldwide. Here’s a little more about what it is and what makes it great:
Baileys Irish Cream a liqueur made with Irish whiskey, cream, and cocoa that’s manufactured in Ireland. It’s the most popular liqueur worldwide. It’s low alcohol: the ABV is 17% (compared to 40% in spirits like gin, whiskey, and vodka).How much does it cost? Baileys is mid-priced: it costs about $20 to $25 for a large 750 ml bottle.How to store Baileys? Store an opened bottle in the pantry for up to 2 years after its manufacture date. You can also refrigerate it: it’s good between 32 and 77 degrees Fahrenheit.
More Baileys cocktails
Once you’ve tried this Baileys Hot Chocolate, there are so many ways to use up a bottle! Here are a few more great popular Baileys drinks:
Go for a classic like the MudslideTry spins like Baileys Coffee or Baileys White RussianOpt for a sophisticated Chocolate Martini or Baileys Espresso MartiniTry the low-brow B-52 Cocktail (or shot)
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