Description
This cozy, spiced hot chocolate combines the rich flavors of cocoa, warm spices, and a touch of bourbon, making it the perfect indulgent treat for chilly evenings. Topped with whipped cream and a cinnamon stick, it’s a festive drink that will warm you from the inside out.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups milk
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/8 tsp ground cloves
- 1/4 cup bourbon
- Whipped cream, for topping
- Cinnamon sticks, for garnish
Instructions
- In a saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat until warm.
- Whisk in the cocoa powder, sugar, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves until well combined.
- Stir in the bourbon and heat until the hot chocolate is warmed through.
- Pour the hot chocolate into mugs and top with whipped cream.
- Garnish with cinnamon sticks and serve hot.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of bourbon to suit your taste or omit it for a non-alcoholic version.
- You can substitute dairy-free milk (such as almond milk) for a dairy-free option.
- For an extra festive touch, sprinkle some cinnamon or nutmeg on top of the whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes