Ultimate Creamy Bourbon and Baileys Boozy Hot Chocolate
Make a rich, creamy hot chocolate spiked with bourbon and Irish cream for an indulgent adult beverage.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 7 min
- Total Time: 12 min
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Dessert Drink
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 1.5 ounces bourbon
- 1.5 ounces Baileys Irish Cream
- Whipped cream, for topping
- Chocolate shavings, for garnish
Instructions
- Combine the milk, heavy cream, chopped chocolate, cocoa powder, sugar, and salt in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Stir constantly until the chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is smooth and hot, about 5 to 7 minutes. Do not let it boil.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat.
- Stir in the bourbon and Baileys Irish Cream until fully combined.
- Pour the hot chocolate into mugs.
- Top each serving generously with whipped cream and a sprinkle of chocolate shavings before serving immediately.
Notes
- For a peppermint variation, substitute the Baileys with peppermint schnapps.
- You can use semi-sweet chocolate if you prefer a sweeter drink.
- Warm the mugs slightly before pouring the hot chocolate for better heat retention.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 45
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 35
- Saturated Fat: 20
- Unsaturated Fat: 15
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 10
- Cholesterol: 100