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    Whisk Affair » Recipes » Global Gluten Free » Bourbon Hot Chocolate

    Published: Dec 4, 2022 | Last Updated On: Dec 5, 2022 by Neha Mathur

    Bourbon Hot Chocolate

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    Bourbon Hot Chocolate is nothing but classic hot chocolate spiked with bourbon. It is rich, and creamy and has slight caramelly notes from the bourbon (vegetarian, gluten-free).

    Here are some more hot chocolate recipes that you may like – Espresso Hot Chocolate, Instant Pot Hot Chocolate, Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate, and Frozen Hot Chocolate.

    Bourbon hot chocolate served in a cup.
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    • About Bourbon Hot Chocolate
    • Ingredients
    • How To Make Bourbon Hot Chocolate
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    About Bourbon Hot Chocolate

    Bourbon Hot Chocolate is a rich and creamy winter cocktail drink where the classic hot chocolate is spiked with Bourbon whiskey.

    Bourbon is a type of American whiskey that is barrel-aged and is made primarily from corn. It has a spicy caramelly flavor that goes very well with chocolate.

    Bourbon also adds a boozy deliciousness to the hot chocolate and keeps you warm on a chilly evening.

    This Hot Chocolate with Bourbon is super comforting, made from scratch, and comes together in under 15 minutes.

    Make it for your house parties, or holiday dinners, or enjoy it as a dessert after an indulgent meal. Double or triple the recipe for a bigger crowd.

    Ingredients

    Bourbon hot chocolate ingredients 1
    Bourbon

    Milk – Use whole milk (full-fat milk) for a rich and creamy hot chocolate. Having said that, you can make it with low-fat, skim, or plant-based milk too.

    Bourbon – Bourbon is a whiskey that is primarily made from corn. The flavors of bourbon mingle really well with the rich and creamy hot chocolate.

    Heavy Cream – Makes the hot chocolate creamier.

    Brown Sugar – Adds a caramelized flavor along with the sweetness. You can also use other sweeteners like sugar, maple syrup, honey, or other sugar-free substitutes like stevia or monk fruit.

    Cocoa Powder – I prefer to use unsweetened dutch processed cocoa powder to make this hot chocolate. I like Hershey’s, but you can use any brand that you prefer.

    Chocolate Chips – I used semi-sweet chocolate chips in this recipe but to make the drink richer, you can use dark chocolate chips too.

    Vanilla Extract – Use a good quality one.

    How To Make Bourbon Hot Chocolate

    Add 2 cups of whole milk, 2 tablespoon unsweetened heavy cream, and ¼ cup of brown sugar to a pan and cook on medium heat until the milk comes to a boil.

    Keep stirring frequently to avoid scorching at the bottom of the pan.

    Milk, cream and sugar added to a pan.

    Add 2 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder, and ¼ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips and cook until the chocolate chips dissolve and the hot chocolate is thick and creamy. Stir very frequently while cooking.

    Cocoa powder and chocolate chips added to the pan.

    Finally, add ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract, and 2 oz (60 ml) bourbon and mix well.

    Adding vanilla extract to the pan.
    Adding bourbon to the pan.

    Pour the hot chocolate into serving mugs.

    Note – You can pass the hot chocolate through a fine-mesh strainer to make sure there are no fat globules coming into your mouth.

    Garnish with whipped cream, marshmallows, and a sprinkling of ground cinnamon, and serve immediately.

    Ready bourbon hot chocolate.

    Serving Suggestions

    Serve it right out of the pan, hot & steamy. Top it with whipped cream, ice cream, marshmallows, or sprinkles to make it more indulgent.

    Storage Suggestions

    Leftovers can be stored in an air-tight container for 3-4 days, in the refrigerator. While serving, reheat the hot chocolate, top it with your favorite toppings and serve.

    Some of my topping favorites are whipped cream, marshmallows, sprinkles, chocolate sauce, caramel sauce, and chocolate chips.

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    Bourbon Hot Chocolate is nothing but classic hot chocolate spiked with bourbon. It is rich, and creamy and has slight caramelly notes from the bourbon (vegetarian, gluten-free).

    Bourbon Hot Chocolate Recipe

    Bourbon Hot Chocolate is nothing but classic hot chocolate spiked with bourbon. It is rich, and creamy and has slight caramelly notes from the bourbon (vegetarian, gluten-free).
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    Course: Beverage
    Cuisine: American, Continental
    Diet: Vegetarian
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes
    Servings: 2 people
    Calories: 502kcal
    Author: Neha Mathur

    Ingredients 

    • 2 cups whole milk (full-fat milk) (you can also use skim, low-fat, or plant-based milk)
    • 2 tablespoons unsweetened heavy cream
    • ¼ cup brown sugar (or any other sweetener you prefer)
    • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
    • ¼ cup dark chocolate chips (or semi sweet chocolate chips)
    • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 2 ounce bourbon
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    Instructions

    • Add milk, heavy cream, and brown sugar to a pan and cook on medium heat until the milk comes to a boil.
    • Keep stirring frequently to avoid scorching at the bottom of the pan.
    • Add cocoa powder, and chocolate chips and cook until the chocolate chips dissolve and the hot chocolate is thick and creamy. Stir very frequently while cooking.
    • Finally, add vanilla extract, and bourbon and mix well.
    • Pour the hot chocolate into serving mugs.
    • Note – You can pass the hot chocolate through a fine-mesh strainer to make sure there are no fat globules coming into your mouth.
    • Garnish with whipped cream, marshmallows, and a sprinkling of ground cinnamon, and serve immediately.

    Notes

    Double or triple the recipe for a bigger crowd.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 502kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 130mg | Potassium: 637mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 47g | Vitamin A: 618IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 407mg | Iron: 1mg
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