A hint of aged rum or bourbon, and it gives it a warming complexity with notes of vanilla and oak. Or, add creme de menthe for a smooth peppermint flavor. Take one sip and we think you’ll agree: it’s truly stunning. Here’s more and a few of the best liquors to spike hot chocolate.
Cocoa powder 2% milk (or oat milk) Sugar Vanilla extract Cinnamon Semi sweet or dark chocolate chips Liquor to spike (see below)
Aged or dark rum: The favorite! Adds nuance with vanilla and oak notes Bourbon: Another great choice: the sip is deliciously cozy with a whiskey finish Creme de menthe or peppermint schnapps: Perfectly minty and smooth! We used creme de menthe but peppermint schnapps is a substitute if you have it, though it has a slightly stronger flavor. Go to Peppermint Schnapps Hot Chocolate. Baileys: Creamy, bright, almost fruity, and sweet. Go to Baileys Hot Chocolate. Kahlua: Smooth and subtle, and very sweet. Go to Kahlua Hot Chocolate.
Galliano: This vanilla liqueur would add intense vanilla notes Creme de cacao: Add even more chocolaty flavor with this cocoa liqueur Cointreau or Triple Sec: Add a hint of citrus (consider adding half the specified amount, then increase to taste) Tia Maria: This coffee liqueur is a more sophisticated Kahlua and could add more intense coffee notes
Consider multiplying the recipe for a crowd. The recipe below makes 2 servings, so multiply as desired. Add alcohol to the batch, or per serving. The quantities below state the amount of liquor to add for the 2 servings. You can also simply add a shot of 1 ounce of alcohol per 1 cup hot chocolate! This way, people can spike their drink with the liquor of their choosing. Top with whipped cream! Sure you can drink it straight, but it’s always better with homemade whipped cream.
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Try brilliant and beautiful mulled wine, or go for a mug of Hot Spiked Cider. Try a Peppermint Patty or more Adult Hot Chocolate Recipes. Grab a Hot Buttered Rum. Make a classic Irish Coffee or Amaretto Coffee.
