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!!!

Ingredient List

• 2 cups whole milk

• 3 tablespoons cocoa powder

• 2 tablespoons sugar

• Pinch of salt

• ½ bar of good-quality chocolate (about 1.5 oz), chopped

• 2 shots bourbon (or to taste)

• Whipped cream, for topping

• Chocolate shavings (made with a potato peeler)

• 1 cinnamon stick, for garnish

Instructions

1. Warm the milk: Add the milk to a small pot over medium heat. Heat gently. It should be hot but not boiling.

2. Whisk in cocoa, sugar, and salt: Add cocoa powder, sugar, and a pinch of salt. Whisk until smooth and well blended.

3. Add chocolate: Stir in half a chocolate bar (about 1.5 oz) and mix until it melts completely and the hot chocolate becomes rich and silky.

4. Add bourbon: Remove from heat and stir in the bourbon.

5. Serve: Pour into your favorite mug, top with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, and a cinnamon stick straw.

6. Enjoy: Cozy up and sip slowly

Spiked Hot Chocolate

Rich, silky, and perfectly cozy with a splash of bourbon — this is my go-to winter drink when I want something warm and a little grown-up.

Prep Time

5 mins

Cook Time

10 mins

Total Time

15 mins

Serves

1–2

Category

Drinks • Cozy

Style

Comfort • Winter

Difficulty

Easy

Ingredients

• 2 cups whole milk
• 3 tbsp cocoa powder
• 2 tbsp sugar
• Pinch of salt
• ½ bar chocolate (about 1.5 oz), chopped
• 2 shots bourbon (or to taste)
• Whipped cream, for topping
• Chocolate shavings (use a potato peeler)
• 1 cinnamon stick, for garnish

Instructions

1. Warm the milk: In a small pot over medium heat, warm the milk until hot but not boiling.
2. Whisk in cocoa, sugar, and salt: Add cocoa powder, sugar, and a pinch of salt. Whisk until smooth and combined.
3. Add chocolate: Stir in half a chocolate bar and mix until melted and rich.
4. Add bourbon: Remove from heat and stir in the bourbon.
5. Serve: Pour into a mug, top with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, and a cinnamon stick straw.

Madeline’s Cozy Tip: Use a good dark chocolate bar for a deeper flavor — and don’t let the milk boil, or it’ll lose that silky texture.

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