Bourbon Hot Chocolate Recipe
Bourbon Hot Chocolate is a rich, velvety drink made with real cocoa, milk, dark chocolate, and a splash of smooth bourbon. It is perfect for winter evenings, holiday gatherings, or when you want a cozy drink with a grown-up twist.
Servings: 2 people
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 semi sweet chocolate chips or dark chocolate chips
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ounces bourbon
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.
- Switch off the heat, add ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract and 2 oz (60 ml) 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.
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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
