Hot Chocolate with Booze
Prep Time 7 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 cups of milk whole milk or any non-dairy milk of your choice
- 2 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar adjust to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
- 2 ounces of your preferred liquor examples: rum, whiskey, Baileys, Kahlua
- Whipped cream chocolate shavings, or marshmallows for garnish (optional)
Instructions
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heat the milk over medium-low heat in a small saucepan until it starts to steam. Be careful not to let it boil.
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combine the cocoa powder, sugar, and salt in a separate bowl. Whisk the dry ingredients together until well blended.
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Slowly add the dry ingredient mixture to the saucepan of steaming milk, whisking continuously to prevent lumps from forming.
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Continue whisking the hot chocolate mixture until it thickens slightly and reaches your desired consistency. This usually takes about 2-3 minutes.
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Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
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Let the hot chocolate cool for a minute or two, then add your preferred liquor. Stir well to combine the flavors.
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Pour the hot chocolate into mugs or heatproof glasses.
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top each serving with a dollop of whipped cream, a sprinkle of chocolate shavings, or a few marshmallows.
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Serve the hot chocolate with a spoon or a straw, and enjoy it while it's still warm.
