A mug of this delightful Simple Spiked Hot Cocoa is the best way to stay warm on a cool night. It's wonderfully cozy and simple to make this delectable, adult hot chocolate.
What is the best alcohol for hot chocolate? My favorite is Kahlua. However, there are many other types of alcohol that are just as delicious in hot cocoa. Do you like peppermint, try peppermint schnapps. Or give Bailey's Irish Cream a try! Spiced rum, dark rum, vanilla vodka or even bourbon. Give it a try and let us know your favorite in the comments!
Try some of our other favorite drinks, such as Dirty Roy Rogers, Dirty Shirley, The Best Pina Colada, or the Delicious Strawberry Daiquiri.
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Ingredients for Alcoholic Hot Chocolate
- sweetened condensed milk
- heavy whipping cream
- milk
- vanilla extract
- cocoa powder
- semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips
- Kahlua (or alcohol of choice)
FAQs
Baileys Irish Cream: Adds a creamy, rich flavor.
Kahlua: Adds a coffee-flavored kick.
Peppermint Schnapps: Adds a minty freshness.
Bourbon: Adds warmth and depth.
Rum: Adds a sweet and spicy flavor.
For a thicker hot chocolate, you can add a bit of cornstarch slurry (1 tablespoon of cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons of cold water) to the hot chocolate mixture while it's heating. Stir constantly until it thickens to your desired consistency.
Whipped cream
Marshmallows
Chocolate shavings
Cocoa powder
Crushed peppermint candies
Caramel sauce
Cinnamon sticks
Top Tips
- Cocoa powder does not always combine well, until it heats up a little.
- Use semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips in the same amount. I tried it with 2 cups of milk chocolate and again with 1 cup of semi-sweet. I prefer the semi-sweet, but milk chocolate gives you good chocolate creaminess too.
- Have toppings on hand to make this drink even more fun. Toppings such as marshmallows, whipped cream, chocolate syrup, caramel syrup, chocolate shavings, crushed candy canes, toffee bits or even ground cinnamon.
How to make Spiked Hot Cocoa in a Slow Cooker
- In a slow cooker, combine sweetened condensed milk, heavy whipping cream, whole milk, vanilla extract and chocolate chips.
- Whisk in cocoa powder.
- Cook on low for 2 hours, whisking occasionally, until the chocolate is all melted and cocoa powder is mixed in well.
- When it is ready, stir in the alcohol and even marshmallows, if desired.
- Serve hot and drink responsibly!
Spiked Hot Cocoa in a Slow Cooker
Ingredients
- 1 can 14 oz. sweetened condensed milk
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 6 cups milk
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- 1-2 cups semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips
- 1 cup Kahlua (or alcohol of choice)
Instructions
- In a slow cooker, combine sweetened condensed milk, heavy whipping cream, milk, vanilla extract and chocolate chips.
- Whisk in cocoa powder.
- Cook on low for 2 hours, whisking occasionally, until the chocolate is all melted and cocoa powder is mixed in well.
- When it is ready, stir in the alcohol.
- Serve hot and drink responsibly!
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