Any dark caramelflavored liquor will work with this its particularly good with rye whiskey or rum. Ever tried alcoholspiked hot chocolate Once youve sampled our sumptuous recipes, youll never look back. A splash of double cream here, a dollop of Nutella. Spiked Hot Chocolate Recipe Bon Appetit. Bring milk and cinnamon to a simmer in a medium saucepan over medium low heat, whisking occasionally and making sure milk doesnt boil, until cinnamon is floral and fragrant, about 1. Whisk in chocolate, sugar, and salt and cook, whisking frequently, until mixture is smooth and creamy and chocolate is melted, about 5 minutes. Pour through a fine mesh sieve into a large measuring cup discard cinnamon. Spiked Hot Chocolate' title='Spiked Hot Chocolate' />Classic Hot Chocolate Recipes Paired With Booze, Because Winter. If you live on the East Coast and have eyes, youve probably noticed that winter is already here. No, its not the Polar Vortex nor is it a bomb cyclone. Its just good old fashioned winter. And what better way to passive aggressively combat old man winter than to sit around with a warming mug of hot chocolateNo, wait, scratch that. I do know a better way. Spiked Hot Chocolate' title='Spiked Hot Chocolate' />Add some booze to that hot chocolate. Honestly, is there any other way to improve classic comfort Just as I started my virtual search for the perfect hot chocolate recipes to fortify, I got to thinking Why hot chocolate Wheres it from, howd it get here, and who drank it firstLuckily for me, the History Channel and a solid Starbucks Wi Fi connection satiated my thirst for knowledge. Hot chocolate, or what was traditionally called xocolatl, was first cultivated 4,0. Olmec in southern Mexico and was solely reserved for the privileged perch of sacred ceremony. The frothy drink was originally made from ground cacao nibs and water, and was believed to have mystic qualities, holding quite the reputation as an energy booster and mood enhancer. Eventually, the Olmecs passed it on to the Mayans who passed it on to the Aztecs. Legend has it, just after famed Spanish Conquistador Cortes conquered the Aztecs, he brought that bronze nectar back to Spain, where it quickly spread throughout Europe, and eventually, North America. Useless bar trivia enthusiasts, youre welcome. And today South Americans enjoy their hot chocolate with queso. Europeans enjoy it extra thick. And me Like most food drink products, I enjoy mine with copious amounts of alcohol. Ive included my nine favorite hot chocolate recipes below with extra warming boozy add ons to boot. The Best Hot Chocolate Alcoholic Drinks Recipes on Yummly Amaretto Hot Chocolate, Moscow Hot Chocolate, Tipsy Hazelnut Hot Chocolate. Pfft, old man winter doesnt stand a chance. Red Velvet Hot Chocolate Our friends at A Cozy Kitchen offer up some solid winter weekend advice Take a break from sleeping 1. Then upon completion, immediately return to bed and Netflix. Boozy Addition Amaretto. Peppermint Hot Chocolate Pastry Affair makes her holiday inspired drink with chopped melted chocolate, whole milk, and crushed candy canes. Boozy Addition Peppermint Schnapps. White Gingerbread Hot Chocolate The lightest on the list, Aris gingered version calls for almond milk and pure maple syrup. Boozy Addition Whipped cream vodka  4. Hot Chocolate with Sea Salt Whipped Cream Top your hot chocolate with sea salt, and as the whipped cream slowly melts down, youll begin to enjoy slightly salty chocolatey richness. See how Eva from Adventures in Cooking does it here. Boozy Addition Bourbon 5. Smores Hot Chocolate Who needs a campfire to enjoy smores Just add chocolate sauce and a graham cracker rim, and boom, your favorite kid treat becomes an adult reality. Aris menu offers up a vegan version, but I prefer the full fat version, opting for whole milk and traditional puffy marshmallows. Boozy Addition Frangelico. Vanilla Bean White Hot Chocolate. Three words coconut almond marshmallows. Thank you, Brave Tart. Boozy Addition Vanilla flavored vodka 7. Frozen Hot Chocolate. One of these things is not like the other. And thats totally cool, as long as it tastes like a Wendys frosty. Get the 1. 5 minute recipe from Brown Eyed Baker. Boozy Addition Kahlua 8. Pumpkin Spice White Hot Chocolate. I know, I know. Were all sick and tired of the P word. Overnight Egg Bake With Hash Browns. Next time you indulge in a cup of hot chocolate, try one of these tasty twists. And today South Americans enjoy their hot chocolate with queso. Europeans enjoy it extra thick. And me Like most fooddrink products, I enjoy mine with copious. But this is no PSL. This is pumpkin spice white chocolate with whipped cream, where sprinkles are always required, never optional. Cookie Monster Cooking shows us how to DIY the PSWHC here. Boozy Addition Rum 9. A Perfect Cup of Hot Chocolate. Five and Spice author Emily perfectly describes it as. Nailed it, sister. Boozy Addition Baileys Images MasatoshiFlickr Pastry Affair A Cozy Kitchen Aris Menu 2 Adventures in Cooking Brave Tart Brown Eyed Baker Cookie Monster Cooking Five and Spice. From minty to dark spicy, these top five spiked hot chocolate recipes are perfect for winter. Discover these boozy drinks at Tasting Table.