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    Home - Drinks - Hot Chocolate Recipes

    Published: Jan 19, 2017 · Modified: Oct 5, 2021 by Amanda Powell · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Bourbon Spiked Hot Chocolate

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    Nothing will warm you up quite like this thick and creamy bourbon spiked hot chocolate. Top it with a huge dollop of whipped cream and caramel for a truly decadent treat.

    A deliciously rich bourbon spiked hot chocolate There are more healthier recipes coming this month, but for now I wanted to share this hot chocolate I've had on repeat this winter.

    I found some caramel bourbon that actually tastes amazing and not too sweet so I decided I needed to put it in a cozy spiked drink.

    Naturally, a spiked hot chocolate was the first thing that came to mind. It was so good, I didn't even bother trying anything else.

    There is nothing like bourbon spiked hot chocolate topped with whipped cream and salted caramel At first I wasn't sure if this was "blog worthy," but then I realized I don't really have any other hot chocolate recipes on the blog besides my matcha white hot chocolate which is seriously amazing.

    And there is also the hot chocolate mug cake mix and mocha salted caramel hot chocolate sticks, but they don't really count.

    And honestly, this bourbon-spiked hot chocolate is so freaking good it definitely deserves to be shared with the world. A few people have asked on my take on the red wine hot chocolate ever since the red wine brownies became popular, and I am working on it, trust me.

    It will be everything you have ever wanted and more.

    Just... don't quote me on that (kidding, it will be awesome)

    There is nothing like bourbon spiked hot chocolate topped with whipped cream and salted caramel

    There are no real tricks to making this bourbon spiked hot chocolate, but I do have some pointers.

    I do use a touch of arrowroot starch as a thickener. You can replace it with cornstarch, but try not to omit it entirely. It's what helps give the hot chocolate that irresistible thickness.

    When you make the hot chocolate, it is important to start when the milk is still cold. That is the only way to thoroughly mix in the arrowroot or corn starch into the milk.

    Otherwise you will end up goopy chunks of the starch in your hot chocolate. Sure, you could strain them out, but why go through that extra step?

    Bourbon spiked hot chocolate recipe

    Add the bourbon at the very end with the vanilla. This ensure that you don't accidentally cook out a lot of the alcohol. I used a caramel-flavored bourbon, but experiment with what you have around.

    You can also swap out the bourbon in favor of a flavored vodka. Or skip the booze altogether for a tasty kid-friendly drink.

    A deliciously rich bourbon spiked hot chocolate

    Bourbon Spiked Hot Chocolate

    Amanda Powell
    A thick, decadent bourbon hot chocolate you will want to make and relax with after work
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    Prep Time 3 mins
    Cook Time 4 mins
    Total Time 7 mins
    Course Hot Chocolate Recipes
    Cuisine American
    Servings 1 mug of hot chocolate
    Calories 358 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup milk
    • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
    • 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
    • 2 teaspoons brown sugar
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • 2 oz semi-sweet chocolate
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla
    • 1 ½ oz bourbon

    Instructions
     

    • In a saucepan, add milk, cornstarch, and cocoa powder together. Whisk well until thoroughly combined.
    • Heat on medium-high and add the brown sugar, salt, and chocolate. Stir frequently until the mixture is steaming hot and the chocolate is completely melted.
    • Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla and bourbon.
    • Pour the hot chocolate into a mug and top with whipped cream and caramel.
    • Serve immediately.

    Notes

    Top with whipped cream and caramel

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1gCalories: 358kcalCarbohydrates: 61gProtein: 12gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 665mgFiber: 4gSugar: 38g
    Keyword bourbon, hot chocolate
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    Comments

    1. Julie says

      May 18, 2017 at 6:45 am

      What kind of bourbon did you use for this recipe? I've been looking for some good caramel bourbon!

      Reply
      • Amanda says

        May 18, 2017 at 4:02 pm

        Oh I will need to look that up for you. At the time I was experimenting with lots of different bourbon flavors and don't remember the exact brand.

        Reply
    2. Ida says

      February 20, 2017 at 8:39 am

      Where are those beautiful mugs from? The photos are stunning!

      Reply
      • Amanda says

        February 20, 2017 at 3:24 pm

        Oh thank you!! The mug was from Williams Sonoma, but I don't think they sell it online anymore because I couldn't find it on their site. You can probably still find it (and probably for cheaper) on eBay! Or you can try a local store if there is one near you

        Reply
    3. Stacy says

      February 08, 2017 at 8:50 pm

      The Prepared Pantry makes a wonderful Bourbon Vanilla that would work well for a virgin hot chocolate.

      Reply
    4. Jennifer Essad says

      January 31, 2017 at 12:37 am

      I have a bottle of Sweet Lucy bourbon that will be perfect for your recipe! love a beverage that's dessert.

      Reply
    5. cakespy says

      January 29, 2017 at 11:31 am

      I hate the term "food porn"...not because of what it is but because the phrase just bothers me. But I mean, seriously. This is food porn, and I can say that without being bothered in this case and deliver it as a compliment. I *WANT* this hot chocolate.

      Reply
      • Amanda says

        January 29, 2017 at 12:03 pm

        Haha That made me laugh! What if I told you this hot chocolate wanted you too? 😉 hehe

        Reply
    6. Denisse | Le Petit Eats says

      January 28, 2017 at 11:50 pm

      I saw this on food gawker and had to pop on over and tell you how insanely good it looks! So thick and rich...arrowroot starch is such a good move!

      Reply
    7. Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen says

      January 25, 2017 at 11:17 pm

      Count me in for one of these Amanda! Soooo decadent!

      Reply
    8. Meg | Meg is Well says

      January 22, 2017 at 1:20 pm

      This looks so decadent and velvety! Definitely needs to be shares with the world!

      Reply

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