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Spiked Hot Chocolate

By: Nathan Longley

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Posted: 12/04/21

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Posted: 12/04/21

This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy
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Baby, it’s cold outside. And this Spiked Hot Chocolate is the perfect recipe to warm you right up! Your favorite hot chocolate combined with vodka and chocolate liqueur will warm you up from the inside out in the most creamy and delicious way.

mug of Spiked Hot Chocolate topped with marshmallows and chocolate syrup

Looking for a boozy adult version of your favorite hot chocolate? A dose of liquor is the perfect complement to add to your mug. The yummy cocktail can be enjoyed warm or cold. Enjoy the toasty treat after a day on the ski slopes, shoveling your driveway, or for your next party. Grab your mug and get cozy!

Spiked Hot Chocolate Recipe

The ingredients to make the best Spiked Hot Chocolate are simple:

  • 8 ounces of your favorite hot chocolate
  • 2 ounces of vodka
  • 2 ounces of chocolate liqueur

This recipe can be enjoyed hot or chilled. If making a chilled cocktail, you will also need ice.

two mugs of Spiked Hot Chocolate recipe topped with marshmallows and chocolate drizzle

How to Spike Hot Chocolate

Spiking your favorite Hot Chocolate is simple, but having a proper ratio of liquor to hot chocolate is important. The cocktail can be served hot or cold, depending on what you are in the mood for. To serve warm:

  1. Pour the vodka and chocolate liqueur into a glass.
  2. Pour the hot chocolate into the glass.
  3. Stir well.
  4. Garnish and enjoy!
two mugs of Spiked Hot Chocolate recipe topped with marshmallows and chocolate syrup

Even though it’s called Spiked “Hot” Chocolate, this cocktail can also be served cold.

  1. Pour the vodka and chocolate liqueur into an ice filled shaker.
  2. Pour the hot chocolate into the shaker.
  3. Shake well.
  4. Strain into a glass.
  5. Garnish and enjoy!

How to Serve

Spiked Hot Chocolate can be served warm or cold. Serve your Spiked Hot Chocolate in a mug or glass tumbler. Top with marshmallows, whipped cream, chocolate syrup, crushed peppermint candies, or any combination.

mug of Spiked Hot Chocolate recipe top with marshmallows and chocolate drizzle

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Spiked Hot Chocolate

Serves: 1 drink
(tap # to scale)
Prep: 5 minutes
Total: 5 minutes
Spiked Hot Chocolate is a creamy, boozy, and delicious twist on your favorite cold weather beverage. Made with your favorite hot chocolate, vodka, and chocolate liqueur will warm you up from the inside out.
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Ingredients

  • 8 ounces Hot Chocolate
  • 2 ounces Vodka
  • 2 ounces Chocolate Liqueur

Instructions

Served Warm

  • Pour the vodka and chocolate liqueur into a glass.
  • Pour the hot chocolate into the glass.
  • Stir well.
  • Garnish and enjoy!

Served Cool

  • Pour the vodka and chocolate liqueur into an ice filled shaker.
  • Pour the hot chocolate into the shaker.
  • Shake well.
  • Strain into a glass.
  • Garnish and enjoy!
Author: Nathan Longley
Course: Drinks
mug of Spiked Hot Chocolate recipe top with marshmallows and chocolate drizzle

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Nathan Longley has been his wife’s personal bar tender for as long as he can remember. While he most often enjoys a cold beer, he is known to love our vodka gimlet.

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