Spiked Hot Chocolate With A Cinnamon Straw & Chocolate Swirls

Okay so drinks have not been my speciatly whilst hosting so far! I wouldn't say I don't make them well, it's more like they tend to be an afterthought. I put so much love and effort into the appetizers, the main meal, and the dessert, but tend to put thought into the drinks last. However, there is something about holiday drinks or making a drink more seasonal per say, that gets me really excited! This spiked hot chocolate is the perfect mix between cozy, warm, comforting, and adult fun! By the way, this drink will pair amazingly with my Double Chocolate French Silk Pie!!!

A Recipe by Madeline May

Spiked Hot Chocolate

Drink • Winter • Cozy

Prep

5 mins

Cook

10 mins

Total

15 mins

Yield

1–2 servings

Category

Drink

Difficulty

Easy

Rich, silky hot chocolate with dark chocolate and a splash of bourbon, finished with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, and a cinnamon stick.

Ingredients

Ingredients

• 2 cups whole milk
• 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• Pinch of salt
• 1½ ounces dark chocolate, chopped
• 2 shots bourbon
• Whipped cream
• Chocolate shavings
• 1 cinnamon stick

Instructions

1. Warm the milk Heat the milk in a saucepan over medium heat until steaming but not boiling.
2. Whisk Whisk in the cocoa powder, sugar, and salt until smooth.
3. Melt the chocolate Add the chopped chocolate and stir until completely melted.
4. Finish Remove from the heat and stir in the bourbon.
5. Serve Pour into mugs and top with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, and a cinnamon stick.

Storage

Best enjoyed immediately while hot.

Make Ahead

Prepare the hot chocolate base ahead and rewarm gently before stirring in the bourbon.

A Note from Madeline May

Use a quality dark chocolate bar for the richest flavor, and avoid boiling the milk to keep the texture silky.

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A Recipe by Madeline May • madelinemayco.com

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