Decadent Bourbon & Bailey’s Boozy Hot Chocolate
Make this rich, creamy, and decadent boozy hot chocolate featuring bourbon and Bailey’s Irish Cream. It is a perfect warm cocktail for cold winter nights or holiday gatherings.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Total Time: 15 min
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert Drink
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Whole Milk
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 4 ounces good quality bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 2 tablespoons Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar
- Pinch of Salt
- 1.5 ounces Bourbon (use a smooth variety)
- 1 ounce Bailey’s Irish Cream
- Whipped cream and chocolate shavings for topping
Instructions
- Combine the milk and heavy cream in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Heat the mixture until it just begins to steam around the edges, but do not let it boil.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat. Whisk in the chopped chocolate until it is completely melted and the mixture is smooth.
- Whisk in the cocoa powder, sugar, and salt until no lumps remain. Return the saucepan to low heat and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 to 3 minutes until the mixture thickens slightly. Do not allow it to boil.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat again. Stir in the bourbon and Bailey’s Irish Cream until fully combined.
- Pour the boozy hot chocolate into two mugs. Top each serving generously with whipped cream and a sprinkle of chocolate shavings. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a richer chocolate flavor, use real melted chocolate instead of relying only on cocoa powder. This step creates a truly decadent winter drink.
- If you prefer a different spirit, substitute the bourbon with 1.5 ounces of dark rum or peppermint schnapps for a festive twist on this adult hot chocolate recipe.
- To prepare a hot chocolate bar, set out toppings like marshmallows, cinnamon sticks, caramel sauce, and extra liqueurs so guests can customize their spiked cocoa drinks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 40
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 35
- Saturated Fat: 20
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 8
- Cholesterol: 100