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Beverages

Spiked Hot Chocolate

Hot chocolate spiked with coffee liqueur, Irish cream, and creme de cacao — the grown-up version of a childhood favorite.

A mug of spiked hot chocolate topped with whipped cream and chocolate syrup
Prep Time
5 min
Cook Time
5 min
Total Time
10 min
Servings
1 serving

I'll admit it: sometimes I want a cup of hot chocolate and don't want the kids anywhere near it. My solution is either to spike it so it's not kid-friendly, or pretend it's coffee so they lose interest. Mother of the Year, right here.

I love the combination of Irish cream, chocolate, and coffee together, topped with whipped cream and a drizzle of chocolate syrup. Fair warning: this one goes down a little too easily.

Ingredients

  • 1 oz. coffee liqueur
  • 1 oz. Irish cream liqueur
  • 1 oz. creme de cacao
  • 10 oz. hot chocolate
  • whipped cream and chocolate syrup, for garnish

Instructions

  1. 1Make the hot chocolate according to the package directions in a 16 oz. mug.
  2. 2Add the liqueurs and stir well.
  3. 3Garnish with whipped cream and chocolate syrup.

Tips

  • Three ounces of liquor can be strong depending on your tolerance — feel free to scale it back.