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25 Spiked Hot Chocolate Recipes for Grown-Ups

Spiked hot chocolate is just what you need right now. These boozy hot chocolate recipes are rich and creamy, perfect for sipping on a cold evening.

Spiked hot cocoa is just what you need right now. These alcoholic hot chocolate recipes are rich and creamy, perfect for sipping on a cold evening.

With just a mug, whisk and sauce pan, plus some cocoa powder, milk and a favorite liquor or two, you can make magic. And these drinks look so inviting, garnished with shaved chocolate, graham cracker rims, homemade marshmallows, cinnamon sticks, chocolate syrup or candy canes.

Remember: whole milk is more flavorful and satisfying than low-fat or skim. Milk substitutes are absolutely fine and often very delicious. Almond milk in particular can be a great vegan option.

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If you’ve never made homemade hot chocolate, it may seem intimidating, or like a lot of work. Many of these drinks have detailed instructions for making the cocoa, and following them will give you the most delicious cocoa.

But you can absolutely use a hot cocoa mix if you prefer. Sometimes you just need things to be easy, and a good quality hot chocolate mix like Ghirardelli will taste great.

Alcoholic Hot Chocolate Recipes

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November 27, 2024

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