3 Boozy Hot Chocolate Recipies That Will Keep Warm

Boozy Hot Chocolate recipies every home bartender should know.

Naughty Hot Chocolate

It's a classic hot chocolate… with a little twist.

How To Make Naughty Hot Chocolate

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 cup skim milk

  • 1 packet hot cocoa mix

  • 2 marshmallows

  • 3 oz. vodka

  • 2 oz. chocolate liqueur (such as Godiva)

  • 1 cup ice

Directions

  • Heat broiler. In a small saucepan over low heat, heat milk. Stir in hot cocoa until no lumps remain, then pour mixture into a cocktail shaker.

  • Place marshmallows on a baking sheet and broil until browned, 1 to 2 minutes (keep an eye on them!).

  • Add vodka, chocolate liqueur, and ice to shaker and shake until combined. Pour into glasses and top each with a toasted marshmallow.

Peppermint Hot Chocolate

For those who are missing the holiday season.

How To Make Peppermint Hot Chocolate

Ingredients

  • 1 cup milk

  • 2 oz milk chocolate

  • 1 oz semi-sweet chocolate

  • 1 tbsp light brown sugar

  • .75 tsp cinnamon

  • .25 tsp ground ginger

  • .25 tsp nutmeg

  • Pinch of cayenne pepper

  • Pinch of salt

  • 1.5 oz spiced rum

  • Marshmallows for garnish

Directions

  • Add the milk, sugar and chocolate to a small pot and cook on a low heat, stirring constantly, until the chocolate and sugar have dissolved.

  • Whisk in the spices.

  • Remove from the heat, stir in the rum and pour into a mug or glass.

  • Stir in the marshmallows and they will begin to melt and enrich the cocoa.

  • Serve hot and repeat!

Red Wine Hot Chocolate

Is booze not your thing? This relaxing version gives you all the flavor with a lively taste.

How To Make Red Wine Hot Chocolate

Ingredients

  • .75 cup semisweet chocolate chips (recommended: Ghiradelli)

  • .75 cup dry red wine

  • 5 cup milk

  • 5 cup half and half

  • tbsp sugar (optional)

  • inch of salt

  • 5 tsp vanilla extract

  • range peel, to zest (optional)

Directions

  • Step 1. In a blender, blend ice, Baileys, vodka, and hot chocolate mix until smooth. Add more ice as needed to thicken as desired. 

  • Step 2. Pour into 2 glasses. Top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.