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As the weather gets colder and we start to get into the holiday spirit, it is nice to warm up with a spiked hot chocolate. With the same rich flavor you remembered as a kid, and a splash of bourbon or rum to add an elegant adult touch, all you'll need is a toasty, gooey marshmallow and you have a warming winter drink that doubles as a classic cocktail recipe.
The secret to this whiskey hot chocolate: First create a decadent paste of cocoa powder, sugar and a splash of milk, before adding the rest of the milk and cinnamon. This ensures no lumps in the thick chocolatey drink! What results is a super thick and flavor-packed spiked hot chocolate that is so rich it could double as a Christmas dessert.
You can easily turn this hot chocolate recipe into a vegan spiked hot chocolate by simply swapping in your favorite alternative milk for whole milk, and you have a tasty vegan cocktail that will keep you warm all winter long. And if you want to make a batch that the whole family can enjoy, leave the booze on the side and let the adults add their own!
P.S. Have a different way you love to make boozy hot chocolate? Tell us your favorite combos in the comments!
Ingredients
- 2 cups
unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup
sugar
- 8 cups
whole milk
- 2
cinnamon sticks, crushed
- 8 oz.
semisweet chocolate chips
- 3/4
to 1 cup bourbon or rye
Toasted marshmallows, for serving
Directions
- Step 1In a large saucepan, combine cocoa powder and granulated sugar.
- Step 2Whisk in 1½ cups milk until fully incorporated (mixture will be a thick paste).
- Step 3Gradually whisk in remaining 6½ cups milk. Add cinnamon sticks and bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until you can smell the cinnamon, 8 to 10 minutes.
- Step 4Add chocolate chips and whisk until melted. Strain into a second pot, then stir in bourbon. Serve topped with toasted marshmallows.

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